Tiger's turret placement protected its firing arcs

Was Tiger's after six-inch turret raised to permit 360-degree rotation?

Yes; the mounting needed clear all-round training because its rapid movement made collisions with the superstructure unacceptable.

High-speed automatic mounts generated enough momentum that nearby structure could not safely intrude on their arcs. The after six-inch turret therefore sat high enough to train through a full circle. Raising and spacing the mount removed the risk of a fast traverse carrying the weapon into the superstructure. The unusual silhouette was consequently a direct result of the automatic gun's mechanical performance rather than a purely aesthetic choice.