Separate mount ignition coil utilizing a progressive wound secondary winding

An ignition coil comprising:

• a coil assembly having a core formed of magnetically-permeable material extending along a main axis, a primary winding disposed about the core, a secondary winding disposed on a secondary winding spool disposed about the core wherein each of first and second ends of the secondary winding is electrically connected to a respective high-voltage terminal, the secondary winding being progressively wound on the secondary winding spool;
• a case formed of electrical insulating material;
• and
• a magnetically-permeable shield disposed outwardly of the case wherein the case includes a base wall having an inner surface proximate an interior of the case and an outer surface, the case further including a plurality of side walls extending from the base wall to thereby form an access opening to the interior of said case, wherein the case further includes high-voltage (HV) connector terminals corresponding to said high voltage terminals configured for connection to remotely disposed spark plugs, said HV connector terminals being surrounded by a respective tower having an opening for providing access thereto, the tower being formed of electrical insulating material, further comprising contacts associated with said HV connector terminals, said contacts being located in said interior of said case so as to be in registration with said HV terminals of said coil assembly upon insertion of said coil assembly in the interior of said case.