The Ginetta G60 is a mid-engined sports car produced by British car manufacturer Ginetta Cars, based on the Ginetta F400, which itself was based on the Farbio GTS.[1]
| Ginetta G60 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ginetta Cars |
| Production | 2012–2015 (50 units) |
| Model years | 2011–2015 |
| Assembly | Leeds, Yorkshire, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | rear mid-engine, rear wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 L Ford Cyclone V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,633 mm (103.7 in) |
| Length | 3,126 mm (123.1 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76 in) |
| Height | 1,180 mm (46 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,080 kg (2,380 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ginetta F400 Ginetta G50 |
| Successor | Ginetta G40 (Road Car and Race Car) |
Specifications and Performance
editThe G60 is powered by a 3,727 cc (3.7 L) Ford Cyclone V6 engine producing 310 bhp (231 kW; 314 PS) at 6,500rpm and 288 lb⋅ft (390 N⋅m) of torque at 4,500rpm. The car was developed with driver focus in mind and therefore lacks an Anti-lock braking system, power steering and other modern technologies.[2] It is constructed with a carbon fibre skin on a tubular steel chassis with a carbon fibre tub to maintain a low weight of 1,080 kg (2,380 lb). The interior is fairly basic and features Alcantara trim with a touch screen in the carbon fibre centre console to control all the features i.e. the satellite navigation system, climate control, audio system and air conditioning. A carbon fibre steering wheel with silver gauges along with bucket seats complete the interior.
The G60 can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 165 mph (265.5 km/h).[3]
Production
editProduction of the G60 began in 2012. The car was manufactured at the Ginetta factory in Garforth, Yorkshire, and only around 50 a year were produced from 2012 through 2015.[4] The base price of a G60 in 2012 was £68,000 (US$105,000).[5]
In November 2015, Ginetta ended production of the G60 citing poor sales and manufacturing that became increasingly cost prohibitive.[6]
References
edit- ^ Bovingdon, Jethro (21 October 2011). "Ginetta G60 (2011) CAR review". Car Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ Dobie, Stephen (5 October 2011). "Ginetta's G60 sports car launches". Evo. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ Pattni, Vijay (6 October 2011). "New Ginetta G60 sportscar revealed". Top Gear. Archived from the original on 10 December 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Ginetta G60 Coupe review". Autocar. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bovingdon, Jethro (21 October 2011). "Ginetta G60 (2011) CAR review". Car Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Ginetta Quietly Snuffs the G60". Road and Track. 17 November 2015.