Hybrid British Sports Car
Holy Lord in his pants, what on Eath is this?! A British sports car with a hybrid engine? The Connaught Type-D H is four-seat 2.0 litre V10 that can manage 42mpg and 0-60 in 6.5s, thanks to an electric motor that kicks in when the car is stationary, so that the main petrol engine can cut out. Hit the accelerator, the electric motor starts up the petrol one and away you go. At 850kg this is a very light sports car, especially given the luxury interior, though I can't help but think that the 140mph top speed, although comfortably sufficient, isn't as sky-high as the specs might lead you to suspect.
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Each Type-D H is built to order.