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Elon Musk: Model X will have 4 wheel Drive!

Discussion in 'Model X' started by de704, Nov 2, 2011.

  1. W.Petefish

    W.Petefish Active Member

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    I'd be surprised if they had the ground clearance that my silverado does. (almost bone stock silverado 1500 4wd) Very limited off-road indeed. I'd put ground clearance at 12" at best.
     
  2. Doug_G

    Doug_G Lead Moderator

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    This is a crossover ("X") not a true off-road vehicle. I'll predict open differential and modulating the brakes to limit slip.
     
  3. Jaff

    Jaff Active Member

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    A very good question...my guess is not much...I'll bet the AWD will be very similar to the setup in the Lexus 450h...no linked transmission between front & rear, but separate electric motors with the computer controlling when AWD is deployed...

     

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