The Connaught Type D is a series of prototype

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s, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer

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, between 2006 and 2007.

V10 Engine

The Type D had a unique 2.0-litre narrow-angle V10 engine with its cylinder banks set a 22.5 degrees. 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

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and allow the Connaught Type-D GT to achieve high fuel economy.

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