How does AWD put power to the front wheels?

[richpfeiferjr]

Hi Everyone,
Just picked up a 2022 GT2 AWD and it's my first AWD vehicle. I was just curious - since the engine is not transverse mounted, how does power get to the front wheels? I know that power goes to the transmission and out the back, but how does the power get back up to the front?

 

[vipeboy2000]

Hi Everyone,
Just picked up a 2022 GT2 AWD and it's my first AWD vehicle. I was just curious - since the engine is not transverse mounted, how does power get to the front wheels? I know that power goes to the transmission and out the back, but how does the power get back up to the front?

There is a transfer case between the transmission and the driveshaft that has the appropriate clutches/etc to distribute the power forward as needed. Almost the same system as BMW's xDrive.

 

[richpfeiferjr]

Wow - thanks for the explaination!

 

[JSolo]

How is the output shaft driven in the transfer case, chain or gear?

 

[vipeboy2000]

How is the output shaft driven in the transfer case, chain or gear?

according to the parts diagram.. it appears to be a gear style.. which makes sense since Magna also produces the awd system for bmw's actimax which is similar in style.

 

[D.J.]

Hi Everyone,
Just picked up a 2022 GT2 AWD and it's my first AWD vehicle. I was just curious - since the engine is not transverse mounted, how does power get to the front wheels? I know that power goes to the transmission and out the back, but how does the power get back up to the front?

additionally...

 

[JSolo]

according to the parts diagram.. it appears to be a gear style.. which makes sense since Magna also produces the awd system for bmw's actimax which is similar in style.

Thanks. Gear is much preferred to chain (if such a thing exists) for longevity.

 

[rpoffen]

I was just under my car when putting the MBRP exhaust on, pretty sight seeing how nicely they nestled the front driveshaft in.