The mechanic explains in the video that the intention was to keep 4th as the top gear. With all other gears (1st - 3rd) having fixed positions the only gear they could swap out for the 3.5th gear was 5th, which they don't normally use anyway. This is for a Top Gear like show and they did this as a gimmick/challenge for their regularly participating pro drivers.
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The purpose of it is greater acceleration out of corners without sacrificing top speed, I believe
That’s pretty interesting! I guess the benefits of this is a shorter high end gear ratio so you can stay on the power.
Got to love Keiichi Tsuchiya! I wish I could explain the benefits of that gearbox but it is way about my level.
The mechanic explains in the video that the intention was to keep 4th as the top gear. With all other gears (1st - 3rd) having fixed positions the only gear they could swap out for the 3.5th gear was 5th, which they don't normally use anyway. This is for a Top Gear like show and they did this as a gimmick/challenge for their regularly participating pro drivers.
even if my work should allow me to explain that... It`s still beyond my level @_@