RE: Driven: Ginetta G40R
Discussion
Mannginger said:
In white, with air-con please.
Why? Does it not come fitted with wind down windows? I thought one of the BTCC commentators said of the ginetta racers that they had 300bhp (could just be making things up as he goes along) and i'm also sure those racers have lights fitted? Have I imagined a season of the ginetta cup or is this completely unrelated to the ginetta cup shown on itv4? I also recall said commentator saying they were specificly designed to have more power than grip so maybe that explains the unremarkable 0-60 time (same as the mounttune focus st260 and thats a big heavy wrong wheel drive jelly car) I bet alot of this cars appeal lays in the feel and the pace it can cover ground over out and out speed?
Mannginger said:
In white, with air-con please.
Why? Does it not come fitted with wind down windows? I thought one of the BTCC commentators said of the ginetta racers that they had 300bhp (could just be making things up as he goes along) and i'm also sure those racers have lights fitted? Have I imagined a season of the ginetta cup or is this completely unrelated to the ginetta cup shown on itv4? I also recall said commentator saying they were specificly designed to have more power than grip so maybe that explains the unremarkable 0-60 time (same as the mounttune focus st260 and thats a big heavy wrong wheel drive jelly car) I bet alot of this cars appeal lays in the feel and the pace it can cover ground over out and out speed?
KM666 said:
I thought one of the BTCC commentators said of the ginetta racers that they had 300bhp (could just be making things up as he goes along)
If you are talking about the Ginetta G40 Junior cars that supports the BTCC then they are detuned for the 14-17 year olds that drive them. Just checking the spec on Ginetta's website http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g40j (click on the .pdf at he bottom of the page) it appears they are restricted to 100bhp to meet MSA requirements.Unless you were watching the G50's as they have 300bhp http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g50
Cotty said:
KM666 said:
I thought one of the BTCC commentators said of the ginetta racers that they had 300bhp (could just be making things up as he goes along)
If you are talking about the Ginetta G40 Junior cars that supports the BTCC then they are detuned for the 14-17 year olds that drive them. Just checking the spec on Ginetta's website http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g40j (click on the .pdf at he bottom of the page) it appears they are restricted to 100bhp to meet MSA requirements.Unless you were watching the G50's as they have 300bhp http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g50
Simon Mason said:
Roo said:
Gompo said:
How is the leg room?
It should have the longer reach pedal box in production form I would've thought to solve any issues.KM666 said:
Why? Does it not come fitted with wind down windows?
Probably yes but I have found that air-con benefits even the MX-5 which has a little more fresh air than the G40! The Ginetta would be (for me) a well used second car and I'd hate to not use it because it got too uncomfortable in summer or annoyingly misted up in winter etc so I could easily live with the extra weight gained from air-con in exchange for improved comfort.Ftumpch said:
Thank god for Ginetta, and the fact that there is still someone out there making proper cars.
Glad they have stuck to their ethos and historical references as well. I can recognise styling cues - and even the overall concept - from my G15. Will it be sold in Australia? because i'd be seriously tempted to upgrade...
Why not personal import it? I'd love one of these too (funds permitting) but without an air conditioner it's really not on the cards.Glad they have stuck to their ethos and historical references as well. I can recognise styling cues - and even the overall concept - from my G15. Will it be sold in Australia? because i'd be seriously tempted to upgrade...
i like the concept very much and i think it will sell well..
only thing is im not convinced on the styling, some of the classic Ginettas were great to look at, and had amazing flowing lines, but i suppose that was the 60s
id love one of these, with a 2.3 duratec (which i know has been done many times), and price wise it wouldnt be too much more than what they are asking for the G40, but much more impractical
incase anyone isnt familiar, its a Dare Ginetta G12 (250BHP, 550kgs)
only thing is im not convinced on the styling, some of the classic Ginettas were great to look at, and had amazing flowing lines, but i suppose that was the 60s
id love one of these, with a 2.3 duratec (which i know has been done many times), and price wise it wouldnt be too much more than what they are asking for the G40, but much more impractical
incase anyone isnt familiar, its a Dare Ginetta G12 (250BHP, 550kgs)
Edited by geeeman on Thursday 11th August 00:23
KM666 said:
Cotty said:
KM666 said:
I thought one of the BTCC commentators said of the ginetta racers that they had 300bhp (could just be making things up as he goes along)
If you are talking about the Ginetta G40 Junior cars that supports the BTCC then they are detuned for the 14-17 year olds that drive them. Just checking the spec on Ginetta's website http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g40j (click on the .pdf at he bottom of the page) it appears they are restricted to 100bhp to meet MSA requirements.Unless you were watching the G50's as they have 300bhp http://www.ginetta.com/cars_g50
The G40 that are raced in the Ginetta Junior series (on ITV4 on the same programmes that has the BTCC) have 1800cc Zetec engines & are restricted and run on treaded tyres with (I think) an H pattern Ford Type 9/ Quaife H pattern gearbox. No lights (just stickers!)
The G40 that race in the Ginetta Challenge (on the same bill as the British GT & F3 series) also have 1800cc Zetec engines but are not restricted and have about 150 Bhp, slicks & a sequential gearbox.
The G50 has a 3 litre Ford V6 engine (from memory) & 300 Bhp & races seperately to the G40s in its own series on the BTCC bill (in the same races as its slighlty "bigger" brother, the G55)
The G40 road car has a 2 litre Ford/ Mazda Duratec engine & everything else required to be road legal.
Edited by andy97 on Friday 12th August 14:38
andy97 said:
The G40 that are raced in the Ginetta Junior series (on ITV4 on the same programmes that has the BTCC) have 1800cc Zetec engines & are restricted and run on treaded tyres with (I think) an H pattern Ford Type 9/ Quaife H pattern gearbox. No lights (just stickers!)
Juniors get the sequential box as well now. I think they got it with the G40 along with the sticker but still treaded tyres. The car they had before the G40s had the H pattern gearbox.The car above is a junior with the pedal box moved nearer the driver, the G40R is not easy to get in and out of ( no car with a certified FIA roll cage is) but I agree it is very similar to getting in or out of the Lotus ( probably slightly easier but not much). We tested an Elise for a while and thought that would be an absolute minimum standard for access. Hope this helps
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