Glossary / Transmission

four wheel drive system

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A four‑wheel drive system makes all wheels move, helping the car grip the road better. Bentley removed it to make the car lighter.

Technical Definition

A four‑wheel drive (4WD) system powers all four wheels of a vehicle, providing better traction in slippery or off‑road conditions. Removing it reduces weight and complexity.

Hear It Discussed

"...homework is needed for its multifunction four-wheel drive system i didn't try it it has lots of adjustments..."
Chainmail Dreams, Horsepower Screams, And A Third Row That Shouldn’t Exist In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 13:12

"The platform integrates a traditional four-wheel drive system and a battery pack mounted in the rear section of the frame under the bed."
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"So, that'd be my go-to predictable though it is. And there's a chance the four-wheel drive system will still work."
Q&A 105 - Plato banger racing Smith and Sniff 26:47