| Connaught Type D[1] [2] | |
| Production: | 2006–2007 (5 prototype vehicles built)[3] |
| Constructor: | Connaught |
| Chassis: | Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum body panels |
| Suspension: | Double wishbones, adjustable coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Engine Name: | 22.5° longitudinally mounted V10, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, supercharged, FR, |
| Type: | 5-speed manual |
The Connaught Type D is a series of prototype sports cars, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Connaught, between 2006 and 2007.[4] [5] [6] [7]
The Type D had a unique 2.0-litre narrow-angle V10 engine with its cylinder banks set a 22.5 degrees.[3] The narrow angle allows the engine to use a single cylinder head, much like Volkswagen's popular VR6 engines and Lancia's narrow-angle V4 engines.
The V10 was meant to be augmented by an electric motor hybrid system for additional torque and allow the Connaught Type-D GT to achieve high fuel economy.[8]