Glossary / Engine

limited slip

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a type of gear that helps both wheels turn at similar speeds, so the car doesn’t lose grip when you accelerate or take a corner.

Technical Definition

A limited‑slip differential limits the speed difference between wheels on an axle, improving traction during cornering or acceleration.

Hear It Discussed

"and a bit scratchy shagged, but just, you know, in period racing add-ons, you know, I never really understand these things, but a D-type head and, you know, a limited slip, slip, blah, blah, blah."
What would you bring to The Great British Jaguar Day? | The Car Podcast #87 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 46:59

"there's a couple things that are like not installed like i was like oh it's got a limited slip but he he didn't actually install that"
Kris Buys... The Grandpa-est of Grandpa Cars? Overcrest 36:55

"Dana, 250 millimeter, just under 10 inches rear axle with either open or limited slip, 392 axle ratio."
S3, E93 - Return of the Sport Truck The Truck Show Podcast 19:53