Torque vectoring is an engineering feature designed to improve handling and cornering by directing the twisting force of the drive wheels to the side that needs it. Depending on system engineering, the methods either direct torque to the outside wheel or use the brakes to slow the inside wheel. Torque vectoring moves twisting force to the outside front wheel during cornering to improve turn-in and stability. Torque-vectoring systems may use an open differential, allowing each side of the axle to spin at different rates. Torque vectoring is an automatic feature, transparent to the driver except in its resulting handling improvements. See drive-by-wire, rear suspension, all-wheel drive, and torque.
