How fast do Ginetta cars go?
In road tests, the car attains a top speed of 190 km/h (120 mph) with a 1,500 cc engine.
What engines do Ginetta use?
| Ginetta G40 | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L Mazda MZR I4 (road version) 1.8 L Ford Zetec I4 (race version) |
| Transmission | Mazda 6-speed manual (road version) 5-speed manual (early race versions) Quaife 6-speed sequential manual (newer race versions) |
| Dimensions |
Is Ginetta a Lotus?
Think of lightweight British sports cars and the first name that probably comes to mind is Lotus. Little known outside of the U.K., Ginetta has been around since 1958 and has a long history of light, compact and beautifully-styled small sports cars.
Where are Ginetta cars made?
West Yorkshire
All part of the Ginetta family, the interplay between technical excellence, competitive single-make Championships and experienced personnel give our drivers the support they need to achieve glory. Every car is hand built in a state-of-the-art, 75,000 sq. ft. factory just outside Leeds in West Yorkshire.
Where was the first Ginetta G15 car made?
While there had been previous attempts at road cars, the pretty G15 was the first to sell in volume. Launched at the 1967 Earls Court Motor Show, this Imp-engined sports car became an instant hit; hence the move to a new, larger factory in Sudbury.
What kind of bodywork does Ginetta G15 have?
Transmission and rear suspension are also from the Imp. 13″ wheels were fitted rather than the standard 12″ Imp variety. It has a monocoque glass-fibre bodywork bolted to a tubular steel (box-section) chassis. The Ginetta became the best selling Imp based kit car ever.
Who are the owners of Ginetta racing cars?
Ginetta Cars ltd., (Witham, Essex) was run by the four Walklett brothers: Bob (managing director), Douglas (general manager), Trevor (styling & moulding) and Ivor (chassis development). The company was started in 1957 and has been building road and racing cars since 1962.
When did the Ginetta go into full production?
It has a monocoque glass-fibre bodywork bolted to a tubular steel (box-section) chassis. The Ginetta became the best selling Imp based kit car ever. Due to development problems, it was not in full production until well into 1968. Until 1974 nearly 800 units being made.