Renowned high performance transmission manufacturer Quaife Engineering
is pleased to announce the launch of an automatic torque biasing limited
slip differential for the front axle of the 2009 onwards Nissan R35
GT-R supercar.
A direct replacement for the “open” Nissan differential fitted to the
front of the 3,799cc twin-turbo V6 four-wheel drive R35 GT-R,
installation of the Quaife ATB limited slip differential realises a
multitude of dynamic benefits.
The Quaife ATB helical gear limited slip differential is safe,
progressive and seamless in operation and smoothly biases the engine’s
torque across the Nissan GT-R’s front axle to the wheel with the most
grip. Under heavy acceleration the Quaife differential functions to
reduce wheelspin and is highly effective during aggressive standing
starts, particularly in slippery conditions. For fast road use and
circuit driving the Quaife ATB differential tames the GT-R’s tendency to
understeer, working in perfect harmony with the R35’s ATTESA E-TS four
wheel drive system and electronic Vehicle Dynamics Control program to
provide a more neutral and driver-satisfying chassis balance.
Under heaving braking, the Quaife differential works in reverse to
spread the load across the axle to avoid wheel lock-ups, optimise
deceleration, improve stability and minimise ABS intrusion.
In practice the Quaife ATB makes the Nissan R35 GT-R a quicker road car,
particularly across challenging terrain. On the circuit the
installation of the Quaife ATB differential leads to faster, more
consistent lap times, with reduced front tyre wear and an increased
sense of driver involvement and control – vital factors on a model
that’s often used on track and is frequently a candidate for engine
tuning work. Quaife front differential is automatically biases torque,
with a constantly varying degree, to the wheel that has traction. This
massively reduces inside wheel slip without any negative side effects.
For example, they are silent, use standard oil and do not need
servicing any more than the standard item. They are also fine to use on
the road and do not limit your steering lock or cause inner wheel hop on
full lock when parking.
Quaife ATB differential units are manufactured in the United Kingdom
from quality certified Tata steel billets and inspected to ISO9001-2008
standards. The Quaife ATB differential is designed to function using a
well-proven, durable internal system of helical gears, meaning there are
no plates, springs or other components that require servicing or
replacement ever.
The Quaife ATB differential has been designed to use the standard Nissan
transmission oil and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty for both
road and competition use. This makes the Quaife ATB differential a true
“fit and forget” unit for Nissan R35 GT-R owners looking to optimise
their car’s performance.
