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'''Ginetta G50''' is a specialist GT class racing car, designed by [[Ginetta Cars]]. |
'''Ginetta G50''' is a specialist GT class racing car, designed by [[Ginetta Cars]]. |
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The G50 was developed to celebrate 50 year of production of Ginetta Cars. With base specifications penned by Ginetta Cars owner [[Lawrence Tomlinson]], the car was developed in under six months. |
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==Road car== |
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The first Ginetta G50 road-registered car was first shown in Aril 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1024462_road-legal-ginetta-g50-enters-production|title=Road-legal Ginetta G50 enters production|publisher=Motor Authority|date=April 18, 2008|accessdate=20 September 2011}}</ref> and then took part in the [[Silverstone]] Supercar Tour. It features the same base set-up as the race car, with a proposed development of a V8 model with {{convert|520|bhp}}. Retail prices were estimated at starting from £45,000 ($90,000) for the V6, and £100,000 ($200,000) for the V8. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:32, 20 September 2011
 Ginetta G50 in a GT4 series race at Spa Francorchamps | |
| Overview | |
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| Manufacturer | Ginetta Cars |
| Production | 2008-present |
| Assembly | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Designer | Lawrence Tomlinson |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Ginetta G55 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Front-mid mounted Ford Duratec 3.5 litre V6, 300 brake horsepower (220 kW) |
| Transmission | Quaife six-speed sequential |
Ginetta G50 is a specialist GT class racing car, designed by Ginetta Cars.
Development
The G50 was developed to celebrate 50 year of production of Ginetta Cars. With base specifications penned by Ginetta Cars owner Lawrence Tomlinson, the car was developed in under six months.
Road car
The first Ginetta G50 road-registered car was first shown in Aril 2008,[1] and then took part in the Silverstone Supercar Tour. It features the same base set-up as the race car, with a proposed development of a V8 model with 520 brake horsepower (390 kW). Retail prices were estimated at starting from £45,000 ($90,000) for the V6, and £100,000 ($200,000) for the V8.
References
- ^ "Road-legal Ginetta G50 enters production". Motor Authority. April 18, 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
External links
- G50 at Ginetta Cars