the dog leg shift is used on race cars. it is more convenient at speed to be able to shift into fifth without doing the dog leg thing.

the 16v was homologated for racing so it has the dog leg shift pattern with the beefier close ratio box.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.