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][8]

Connaught Type D[1][2]
ConstructorConnaught
Production2006–2007 (5 prototype vehicles built)[3]
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum body panels
SuspensionDouble wishbones, adjustable coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length4,251 mm (167.4 in)
Width1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height1,361 mm (53.6 in)
Axle track
  • Front: 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
  • Rear: 1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Wheelbase2,840 mm (112 in)
Engine2.0 L (120 cu in) 22.5° longitudinally mounted V10, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, supercharged, FR,
Transmission5-speed manual
Power
  • 300 hp (220 kW)
  • 274 lb⋅ft (371 N⋅m) of torque
Weight950 kg (2,090 lb)
Competition history

V10 Engine

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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.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2006 Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse, 2007 [Auta5P ID:3423 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  3. ^ a b Petrány, Máté (November 30, 2020). "Why the Forgotten Connaught Type-D Has a 2.0L Supercharged Narrow-Angle V10". The Drive.
  4. ^ "Uncovered Connaught D-Type Prototype From The Early 2000s Had A 2.0-Liter Supercharged V10". Carscoops.
  5. ^ D, Nick (April 1, 2016). "2006 Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse Edition | Review".
  6. ^ a b "Forgotten Connaught Type-D Had A Supercharged 2.0-liter V10 Engine". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  7. ^ Wisdom, Wyse (May 28, 2022). "A Detailed Look At The Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse". HotCars.
  8. ^ "2006 Connaught Type-D". conceptcarz.com.