→Similar to the Twist-Beam Rear Axle, however cross-beam positioned rearwards and not at mounting points.
Twist-beam rear axles are often also referred to as semi-independent or cross-member-type suspensions. The twist-beam rear axle is today the standard solution in vehicles such as the Ford Fiesta and the VW Polo.
When this axle was introduced in the Audi 50, the arrangement of the cross member was probably intended to provide more space for the fuel tank in front of the axle, so that there could be more legroom in front of the rear bench seat.
→During parallel spring action, the twist-beam rear axle with rearward-displaced cross member behaves like a trailing-link axle; and during roll, like a semi-trailing link axle.