Abstract: A split flywheel construction having a spring arrangement coupling two flywheel elements together which works by friction dependent on centrifugal force, so that the coupling of the flywheel elements is stiffened at higher speeds. At operating speeds, an undesirable flexibility of a drive train is thereby prevented while at low speeds and with low friction a low resonant frequency is obtained below the vibration frequencies occurring in the drive train at these speeds.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement for a drive assembly of a motor vehicle, particularly for a transverse three-cylinder engine, holds the drive assembly on the body side utilizing several bearings as well as a torque support. A central bearing is arranged below a horizontal plane extending through a center of gravity of the assembly, the torque support being located above this horizontal plane. The central bearing and the torque support are arranged approximately at a common vertical transverse plane extending through the center of gravity, and a support bearing is held on the front end of the assembly and is supported with respect to the vehicle body.