michael Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Someone from Ginetta just sent this on to a colleague, looks like a fun little machine... Long awaited dual function road and race car to be unveiled British race car manufacturer Ginetta today announces its latest launch, the Ginetta G40, which is set to bring to market the UK’s first multi-platform real road and race car. The Ginetta G40, which has been designed by engineers at Ginetta’s Leeds factory, will be fully road legal and is set to make its racing debut on the 2010 Ginetta Junior Championship grid which supports the current BTCC package. The new Ginetta G40 Featuring an 1800CC sealed Zetec engine and a proposed weight of 850kg, the G40 will not only serve to elevate the current Junior series with a fresh, modern look but will also be eligible for entry into a variety of competitive racing categories – whilst addressing a vast array of safety issues. Key features of the G40 include: · Safety cage 50 times stronger than minimum 2009 FIA homologation regulations · Front and rear crash zones · Updated side impact bars · Increased occupant safety and visibility · Adjustable interfaces to maximise comfort · Comfortable dual occupancy Almost two years since it launched the highly successful G50, Ginetta will produce an initial batch of twenty six G40’s in January 2010 with pricing set at £24,950. Ginetta Chairman Lawrence Tomlinson said: “The G40 will be the most versatile racing car on the market… not only will it be race worthy at a variety of levels, perhaps even GT4, but will also be enjoyable to drive on a recreational level too. I have been staggered at the level of interest already shown in the car and there is simply no better place to debut the G40 than on next year’s BTCC package. With the addition of the G40 to the Ginetta range, our motorsport career ladder remains unrivalled anywhere in the motorsport industry.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'll believe it when I see it, there's still no sign of the road going G50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'll believe it when I see it, there's still no sign of the road going G50. YJ08 NAU - silver thing, keep an eye out for it. http://www.ginettacars.com/images/banner_images/ginetta_roadcars.jpg They have a good selection of G20s up for sale at the moment, maybe you could get your hillclimb kicks in one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 YJ08 NAU - silver thing, keep an eye out for it. http://www.ginettacars.com/images/banner_images/ginetta_roadcars.jpg They have a good selection of G20s up for sale at the moment, maybe you could get your hillclimb kicks in one of those? I don't know what I'm doing with cars at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I don't know what I'm doing with cars at the moment! Buy mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Buy mine. I'd be prepared to do a straight swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ooh, looking forward to seeing this on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'd be prepared to do a straight swap? I might consider it if you throw in your other car, your dog, your cat and your TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Edit: Better safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I saw the G50's racing in between the BTCC races at the weekend. Lovely looking car but I would wonder how relaible the road going car would be?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Edit: Better safe than sorry! Safe? Where's the fun in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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