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Limited-slip differential
Differential gearbox that limits the rotational speed difference of output shafts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other meanings of LSD, see LSD (disambiguation).
A limited-slip differential (LSD) is a type of differential gear train that allows its two output shafts to rotate at different speeds but limits the maximum difference between the two shafts. Limited-slip differentials are often known by the generic trademark Positraction, a brand name owned by General Motors and originally used for its Chevrolet branded vehicles.[1]
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In an automobile, such limited-slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.