2006 Connaught Type-D GT Syracuse Edition

[YSSMAN]

I caught a quick preview of the car in Car and Driver Magazine, and it sounds pretty interesting...

The Connaught Type-D GT is a hand-crafted 2+2 sports coupe that offers performance and a well balanced ride. Connaught made history in 1955 when it became the first post-war British car with British driver Tony Brooks to win a Grand Prix. Connaughtwas revived in 2002 by experts with a proven track record of bringing automotive products to the world markets. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Syracuse victory with the introduction of the high performance Type-D Syracuse Edition.

This hand-built GT is a tribute to the legacy of Connaught and will be built with production limited to 100 vehicles.

At the heart of every great sports car is a great engine; and in the case of the Connaught GT, this has never been more true. Designed and built by Connaught, the supercharged 2.0 litre V10 engine delivers 300bhp, which provides the GT with a better power-to-weight ratio then most vehicles in its class and delivers a maximum speed of 170mph (273km/h).

The Type-D is buily on a lightweight, composite and stainless steel structure with aluminium body panels. The front-mid engine layout, light-weight technology and a low centre of gravity ensures a good weight distribution, agility and balance.

Refined yet practical, the Connaught GT Syracuse comes with personalised leather and aluminium interior, air conditioning with climate control and ISOfix child restraint system. Available in 2006, orders now being taken

Thats pretty sweet. I like the somewhat awkward looks, and the tiny engine. We will have to see how successful they are in selling the car in the comming years.

 

[under18carbon]

Yikes! I really don't like the design. 👎

 

[YSSMAN]

...The design reminds me of an old Datsun crossed with a TVR... Its not the best looking car on the road, but the high-reving 2.0L V10 should be an impressive piece of technology if they get it right...

BTW: How big are those pistons going to be in that tiny engine? My VW has the 2.0L 8V four-banger, those pistons would have to be huge in comparison to the V10's...

 

[Vonie]

It looks better in the thumbnail. The rear would be better if the squared it off a bit.

I'd buy one, the engine must be amazing.

 

[Jay]

Would be nice if there was some engine pics, more specifically disassembled engine pictures, sounds like a interesting engine.

 

[Vonie]

Info.

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

What the?! Those pistons must have the diameter of a golf ball. This is something I gotta see in person, its too much.

 

[Jay]

Info.

Thanks

It is a interesting engine indeed. The engine has electric motor assist with variable gear to produce a flat torque curve from 1000-6000rpm, among many other things.

The original "Story by Connaught Motor Co. Ltd., edited by Supercars.net" said the engine will have 300bhp, while the info link Vonie provided states the engine produces 162bhp, unless the upcoming Connaught Type-D GT will have re-tuned 300bhp version.

 

[Vonie]

I think that the one in the car is a supercharged version.

 

[Raghavan]

I like it, besides the electric motor. I like the tiny V10 and the frumpy looks.

 

[Poverty]

Like the sound of the engine but this car is ugly.

 

[TheCracker]

Its an interesting concept - the looks are a little 'challenging' though!

The front looks a bit like a MK4 Golf

 

[YSSMAN]

This car may be more of a technological marvel than an all-out success. If anything, its just a good way to show off how a properly developed engine works out in a well-developed car.

 

[CDailey]

Give me one now!