Glossary / Transmission

all wheel drive system

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

AWD is a system that sends power to all four wheels of the car, so it can grip the road better in slippery or uneven conditions.

Technical Definition

An all‑wheel drive (AWD) system distributes power to both front and rear wheels, improving traction and handling compared to two‑wheel drive setups.

Hear It Discussed

"...the grip from the all-wheel drive system is so good, but it's all the tires are turning at the same rate. So when you back out and turn the wheels, it's skipping across the ground."
970: The Cadillac Irreleviq, A Car That Makes You Earn It, Driving Beyond The Brink Everyday Driver Car Debate 18:26

"I think when you look at the numbers and experience and it's the dual clutch and it has a 7 [5256.3s] trillion RPM V12 and all that crazy all wheel drive system and it look cool. [5262.0s] Yeah,..."
Is The Ferrari Luce The Most Misunderstood Ferrari Ever? — Carmudgeon w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 239 The Carmudgeon Show 27:36

"...different from a rear wheel drive based all wheel drive system. You know, that usually is a lot better at that. Yeah. And you know what I, you know..."
The ZR1 is INSANE; Wooden Manx; M3 Wrenching; Q&A The Smoking Tire 29:22