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LSD

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Too Afraid to Ask

An LSD helps your car keep grip on the road by sharing power between wheels when you turn.

Technical Definition

LSD stands for Limited‑Slip Differential, a component that distributes torque between wheels to improve traction during cornering.

Hear It Discussed

"But there is like, it is reasonably engaging to drive. There isn't an LSD in this one. So it's not, you know, it's not super sporty."
Faraday's "Future"; Top 5 Entry Watches; Countach Engine Problem The Smoking Tire 18:40

"It's got a Prima racing uprated gearbox with an LSD in it. Lovely image billet aluminium three piece wheels."
Not Dave Attenborough Smith and Sniff 24:36

"like a good, like package and having LSD and this and that with a good interior color and a, you know, like, it's like everyone wants the best spec possible"
It's Slippery Slope Season with Your Favorite Chopped Uncs - DWA! Podcast Ep. #938 Driving While Awesome 04:24