RE: Ginetta Cars Hit The Roads
Discussion
I have to say after watching the Ginettas on the BTCC package over the last few years I have been hoping they would bring them to the road and the G40R looks really great, if it comes together I will seriously consider buying one its exactly what I have been looking for! I went to Oulton park the other weekend and the new G55 looks fantastic as well would be great to see a road version of that, could fit nicely in the range if they priced it at around 45-50k?!
This is all great news.
However, I'm puzzled by the references to the F400 being a prototype. The car was formerly on sale as the Farbio GTS (admittedly with the 260bhp 3 litre engine) for around £60k. Beyond the rebadging, and the engine upgrade (which were already being promoted whilst the car was still a Farbio) what engineering changes/improvements has Ginetta made to the car under their ownership?
I always thought the Farbio GTS was an impressive car and well-priced at Evora S money given the carbon fibre bodyshell. Marketed strongly enough and priced competitively with the Evora and 997 Carrera this car should fly out the door. At c.£95k I'm not so sure... I wish them all the best though 
However, I'm puzzled by the references to the F400 being a prototype. The car was formerly on sale as the Farbio GTS (admittedly with the 260bhp 3 litre engine) for around £60k. Beyond the rebadging, and the engine upgrade (which were already being promoted whilst the car was still a Farbio) what engineering changes/improvements has Ginetta made to the car under their ownership?
I always thought the Farbio GTS was an impressive car and well-priced at Evora S money given the carbon fibre bodyshell. Marketed strongly enough and priced competitively with the Evora and 997 Carrera this car should fly out the door. At c.£95k I'm not so sure... I wish them all the best though carl carlson said:
I am really loving that orange g40r. This is the car I would happily swap the elise for. Now can I afford one as well as pay the mortgage :scratching:
Oh... Still needs a stero! Daily drive and all that.
Air conditioning would be useful too. I know that's knocking the purity but as a daily driver it makes a big difference and modern systems aren't nearly as big, heavy or complicated as they used to be. Oh... Still needs a stero! Daily drive and all that.
BertBert said:
JohnnyRims said:
the price tag is based largely around exclusivity, and it turns out not many people are prepared to pay much for that.
Is that not the definition of exclusivity?To expand though - these sorts of cars are usually priced to be exclusive, but still require a certain volume of sales to be viable, which they often don't meet because the only thing you were buying in the first place was exclusivity, if you see what I mean....ah forget it, I'm not even sure I know myself.
Shaynee Taylor said:
The G40R will be available sub £30k OTR which makes this amazing little car a very competitive machine. (I was the lucky passenger form Leeds to Le Mans and back again so can personally vouch for its fun factor, it's addictive!)
What do you think of our little car park...?
I must say that does fit in really well What do you think of our little car park...?
Can't help thinking it looks a bit "generic" and parts-bin. I'm sure most of it is bespoke, but those taillights look very similar to those on the Tesla.
The more classical looking G40, however, is exactly the sort of car I'd like to drive: light, pretty, and with a reliable/not over-taxed drivetrain.
Sub-30 grand seems reasonable, too, though I'm sure (as with Marcos, TVR, et al) they won't sell it in the US.
The more classical looking G40, however, is exactly the sort of car I'd like to drive: light, pretty, and with a reliable/not over-taxed drivetrain.
Sub-30 grand seems reasonable, too, though I'm sure (as with Marcos, TVR, et al) they won't sell it in the US.
I think these guys are doing a cracking job.
I've seen their race series(s) for a good while now and they have some good proven P.R IMO.
I agree the bigger car appears verging on pricey but the little one seems a cracker at a cracking price.
I think Lotus could learn something from this.
I've seen their race series(s) for a good while now and they have some good proven P.R IMO.
I agree the bigger car appears verging on pricey but the little one seems a cracker at a cracking price.
I think Lotus could learn something from this.
bobberz said:
Can't help thinking it looks a bit "generic" and parts-bin. I'm sure most of it is bespoke, but those taillights look very similar to those on the Tesla.
Sorry, but rubbish. No-one else has used that side scoop treatment for a start. And this car pre-dates the Tesla in both design and production...
Riggers said:
Just had word from Ginetta - they have gently slapped me on the wrist and pointed out that I'd got over-excited about the price of the G40 R.
It's actually cgoing to be sub-£30k (just)...
(article now edited to reflect that)
Whats funny is their web site now says "from £30" which is a little odd as the only extra is a passenger harness.It's actually cgoing to be sub-£30k (just)...
(article now edited to reflect that)
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