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]
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| Constructor | Connaught |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Weight | 950 kg (2,090 lb) |
| Competition history | |
V10 Engine
editThe 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
edit- ^ "2006 Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse, 2007 [Auta5P ID:3423 EN]". auta5p.eu.
- ^ a b Petrány, Máté (November 30, 2020). "Why the Forgotten Connaught Type-D Has a 2.0L Supercharged Narrow-Angle V10". The Drive.
- ^ "Uncovered Connaught D-Type Prototype From The Early 2000s Had A 2.0-Liter Supercharged V10". Carscoops.
- ^ D, Nick (April 1, 2016). "2006 Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse Edition | Review".
- ^ a b "Forgotten Connaught Type-D Had A Supercharged 2.0-liter V10 Engine". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ Wisdom, Wyse (May 28, 2022). "A Detailed Look At The Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse". HotCars.
- ^ "2006 Connaught Type-D". conceptcarz.com.
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