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Flywheel: Description and Operation

Flywheel

GENERAL
1. STi MODELS
The flywheel is a conventional type which is directly connected to the crankshaft. It performs the functions of absorbing crankshaft rotational fluctuations and transmitting the engine torque to the clutch disc.


2. 2.5L NON - TURBO AND 2.0L TURBO MODELS

The flywheel is of a flexible type, consisting of a drive plate, reinforcement and mass flywheel.
This type of flywheel is characterized by less vibration and less noise, since it transmits the engine power from the crankshaft to the clutch disc through the drive plate and mass flywheel.