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Originally Posted by serialk11r
Apart from the primary reduction gear that exists on some gearboxes, what other gears are not strictly necessary? Can the differential incorporate a gearbox? Hmmmm....Food for thought. It would certainly solve the issue with >6 speed manual transmissions having a strange shift gate for gear 7.
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almost, the modern front wheel drive already has a transaxle. the differential is incorporated into the transmission housing, already saving weight and space.
I'm also reminded of the Acura SH-AWD which has planetary gear sets on each axle in their Rear diff. so they can overspin the outside wheel which pulls the car around turns.