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Torsen
Type of limited-slip differential used in automobiles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torsen Torque-Sensing (full name Torsen traction) is a type of limited-slip differential used in automobiles.
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It was invented by American Vernon Gleasman[1] and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. Torsen is a portmanteau of Torque-Sensing. TORSEN and TORSEN Traction are registered trademarks of JTEKT Torsen North America Inc (formerly Zexel Corporation, formerly Gleason Power Systems). All Torsen differentials have their origin in the Dual-Drive Differential that was invented and patented by Gleasman in 1958.