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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe
I believe 5th is a direct drive, meaning power is transmitted down the main shaft without torque being transferred to another shaft.
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OK, I see, that would be slightly more efficient, lighter, and eliminate bending moments. Anyway, they could have still made 3rd and 4th slightly shorter though. Also, looking at gear ratios on sports cars, there are tranmissions out there that don't use direct drive such as the Gallordo and the F430.