1. Introduction
In 1987, the new 4MATIC technology in the Mercedes – debut in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (124 series). The new 4MATIC Using sophisticated technology, a combination of mechanical and electronic components, further improving the Mercedes – Benz excellent characteristics. Since 1999, 4ETS (Electronic Traction four-wheel drive system) and 4MATIC together as a differential lock used in the Mercedes – Benz cars.
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Benz 4MATIC four-wheel drive differential limiting 4ETS core technology is technology. 4ETS is the use of ABS braking force allocation to achieve automatic differential limiting. When this AWD vehicle having a wheel slip, the
on-board computer of the vehicle skidding ABS braking to limit its idle through. Whereby the differential can be transmitted to the slipping wheel to the power transferred to the other non-slipping wheel. The newly developed drive system uses a planetary gear-type inter-axle differential. On a variety of road, all fixed power distribution between the front and rear wheels (45/55) ensures complete confidence and predictable handling. While the wheel slippage occurs, the overall multi-plate clutch can be ensured the best traction and additional directional stability. Easy to see in the ESP – (Electronic Control Stability Program), the ASR (anti-slip) and 4ETS (four wheel drive electronic traction system) with the aid of an electronic security system, 4MATIC even in case of bad road conditions under also provides a dynamic, comfortable and safer transportation solutions.
2, the performance characteristics
4MATIC all-wheel drive system is compact, lightweight, but also has the most optimized performance in friction compared to other all-wheel drive system, a considerable advantage obvious: aspects of weight, fuel economy, comfort, and security in the passive state are extraordinary performance. Depending on the type of engine, all-wheel drive this latest product technology than ordinary rear-wheel drive system to more than just a mere 66-70 kg weight.
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3, Mercedes – Benz
including seven model series has a total of 48 four-wheel drive models to choose from, so rich in four-wheel drive vehicles brought extraordinary diversity of: C and E-class from the beginning, and comprising stages S and R-rated motion large wagon. In addition, Mercedes – Benz GL-Class also offers M-Class off-road vehicles and four-wheel drive models, and as a classic among off-road vehicles, introduced in 1979, compared with the G-Class product family adds another options. In all models, C and E-class provide the assembly 4MATIC sedan and wagon version, the new S-Class and R stages are available in two body styles.