RE: Ginetta G40 Road/Racer Nears Production

RE: Ginetta G40 Road/Racer Nears Production

Friday 13th November 2009

Ginetta G40 Road/Racer Nears Production

First official pics show body pattern and rolling chassis


Tomlinson and new Ginetta G40 chassis
Tomlinson and new Ginetta G40 chassis
Ginetta has released this sneak preview of its new G40 race/road car, which will be revealed in completed form at Autosport International - alongside the PistonHeads Performance Car Show - at the NEC in January.

The photographs show the G40's compact fibreglass coupe body pattern, as well as its rolling chassis, for the first time at Ginetta's Leeds factory.

Lawrence Tomlinson, Ginetta Chairman, is pictured sitting in the G40 prototype's chassis, and is typically bullish about the new machine:

Body pattern shows styling theme
Body pattern shows styling theme
"Production is well under way - as you can see the roll cage is incredibly substantial, well in excess of the minimum requirements set by the FIA. Production of the bodywork is going really well and images of the pattern give a good indication of how the final car is going to look," he says.

Ginetta says it has been overwhelmed by demand for its latest launch, having secured 26 orders already. The G40 will make its competitive debut next April on grids at Ginetta's Junior Championship.

The 1.8-litre Ford Zetec engined-car will replace the existing Junior model, with the likes of defending champion Sarah Moore taking to the track in the all-new vehicle.


Tomlinson, who raced with Nigel Mansell at this year's Le Mans Series finale at Silverstone added: "Everyone is going to have to wait until January 14th for the first look at the Ginetta G40 when we unveil it at Autosport International - I can't wait!"

 

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Trap

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173 posts

184 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Really hope this makes the proposed leap to road car.

snotrag

14,446 posts

210 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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I live a matter of yards from the factory, occasionally get to see a G50 or something in the trading estate.

Whats it worth me campign up with a long lens pointed through the big barn doors...!?

Seriously though - it looks very promising - the move to production road car would be brilliant.

TVR653X

1,042 posts

174 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Just seen the roadcar chassis in the flesh. It's been testing up at Tockwith.....it'll be nippeh!

jpf

1,311 posts

275 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Mini Marcos?

danmangt40

296 posts

283 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Looks fantastic. Zolfe orange gtc-4 vs. Ginetta g40 is a comparison I look fwd to reading, as this is virtually a new segment for roadlegal cars.... I can't think of any other recent front engine rwd closed body coupes with ~2L ford durAtec/ zetec fours and curb weights under 2k lbs. To think that these weigh closer to a Westfield or atom or Brooke double r or ktm xbow than a noble

silly chap

157 posts

193 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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I like Ginetta largely because unlike most British makers they don't feel the need to charge an absolute fortune for their products.

the Fantom

113 posts

180 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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I liked the look of this when it was first mentioned in September ( http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI... ). I now like it even more. Does anyone have any more info as to whether the <£25k price is still likely, and projected kerb of <850kg. Should be a great and affordable fun little car.

Trap

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173 posts

184 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Does the road car chasis have a less comprehensive roll cage? Looks like a pig to get in and out of with the hight of those side bars. Not a problem for a race car obviously but a factor to put of road car customers.

fatbutt

2,631 posts

263 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Now this is more like it! Strong chassis, light weight, simple construction/ mechanicals and it actually looks like its shaping up to look better than the computer mock up.

This is exactly where UK sportscar suppliers should be looking - silly price/ engine/ construction vehicles are on their last legs; good on ya Ginetta.

mark3man

244 posts

210 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Trap said:
Does the road car chasis have a less comprehensive roll cage? Looks like a pig to get in and out of with the hight of those side bars. Not a problem for a race car obviously but a factor to put of road car customers.
Never mind, lad, they'll do one with a walking stick rack for we ageing and less flexible petrol-heads.biggrin

coanda

2,642 posts

189 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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I'm going to be watching this very closely!

k-ink

9,070 posts

178 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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This looks fantastic!


- A real roof !!!
- Good looking
- Light
- Affordable


annodomini2

6,860 posts

250 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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Needs a propeller and a parasail wink

Trap

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173 posts

184 months

Friday 13th November 2009
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mark3man said:
Trap said:
Does the road car chasis have a less comprehensive roll cage? Looks like a pig to get in and out of with the hight of those side bars. Not a problem for a race car obviously but a factor to put of road car customers.
Never mind, lad, they'll do one with a walking stick rack for we ageing and less flexible petrol-heads.biggrin
Haha I hope so. Dont know why I complain, having previously owned a GTM Coupe and a Mini Marcos youd think Id be used to it. G40 looks to have an even smaller posting hole than an Exige tho.

Wonder if theywill do me a Zimmer Frame roof mount aswell smile

sprinter1050

11,550 posts

226 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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Looks a stumpy little thing.!

What sort of class would they be looking at racing it in? Just the one make series?

Justin-W

1,079 posts

223 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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I like it, seems to be a tiny little thing and if there is going to be a road legal version there seems to be alot of room in the back.

TVR653X

1,042 posts

174 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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fatbutt said:
Now this is more like it! Strong chassis, light weight, simple construction/ mechanicals and it actually looks like its shaping up to look better than the computer mock up.

This is exactly where UK sportscar suppliers should be looking - silly price/ engine/ construction vehicles are on their last legs; good on ya Ginetta.
Look how many have failed though: marcos and TVR to name a couple..... I hope Ginetta can keep going and keep creating such nice cars.

fatbutt

2,631 posts

263 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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TVR653X said:
fatbutt said:
Now this is more like it! Strong chassis, light weight, simple construction/ mechanicals and it actually looks like its shaping up to look better than the computer mock up.

This is exactly where UK sportscar suppliers should be looking - silly price/ engine/ construction vehicles are on their last legs; good on ya Ginetta.
Look how many have failed though: marcos and TVR to name a couple..... I hope Ginetta can keep going and keep creating such nice cars.
True but Ginetta have, IMHO, got the recipe right for the times we live in. A lightweight nippy little thing and is economical but also a bit mad. If they import them to the US I'll be the first in line.

mister.t

3,006 posts

195 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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This looks ace, best of luck Ginetta! thumbup

Munter

31,319 posts

240 months

Saturday 14th November 2009
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mister.t said:
This looks ace, best of luck Ginetta! thumbup
Thats abut my thoughts as well.

Ginetta have really got something I find attractive. Now if they can knock them out at a price I can afford... The words cakes, hot, like and sell spring to mind.