Connaught Type D

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]

Constructor	Connaught
Production	2006–2007 (5 prototype vehicles built)[3]
Technical specifications
Chassis	Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum body panels
Suspension	Double wishbones, adjustable coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length	4,251 mm (167.4 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,361 mm (53.6 in)
Axle track	Front: 1,595 mm (62.8 in) Rear: 1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Wheelbase	2,840 mm (112 in)
Engine	2.0 L (120 cu in) 22.5° longitudinally mounted V10, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, supercharged, FR,
Transmission	5-speed manual
Power	300 hp (220 kW) 274 lb⋅ft (371 N⋅m) of torque
Weight	950 kg (2,090 lb)
Competition history

V10 Engine

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]