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Antara

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Automatic all wheel drive. In normal driving conditions the power is delivered to the front wheels. But in difficult or slippery conditions it will automatically engage the AWD via viscous coupling, distributing the power up to 50:50 front to rear.

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Calibra

Figure: opel calibra 4x4 rear axle (73KB)
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Figure: opel calibra 4x4 transfer box (33KB)
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Figure: opel calibra 4x4 transfer box housing (64KB)
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Frontera A

The first model Frontera is Part-time all wheel drive transfer box with 2WD High, 4WD High, 4WD Low, without Neutral position.

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Frontera (Vauxhall Frontera, Isuzu Amigo) 1999

Part-time all wheel drive. Lever-operated part-time two-speed transfer case with Neutral position. 4x4 button to engage the front axle (CAD). 2.05:1 low range gear. Front - corporate IFS with open differential. Rear - Dana 44 solid axle with limited slip.

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Insignia

Haldex Generation IV automatic all wheel drive.

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Kadett E Rally

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Vectra

Automatic all wheel drive ?

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