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In 2005, in what he later described as his [[Victor Kiam|''Victor Kiam moment'']],<ref name=FT/> [[Leeds]]-based businessman [[lawrence Tomlinson]] bough [[Ginetta Cars]] from the group of enthusiasts who had bought it out of administration.<ref name=BBC14969465>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14969465|title=Ginetta owner relishes high-octane business career|author=Bill Wilson Business|publisher=BBC News|date=20 September 2011|accessdate=20 September 2011}}</ref> The G50 was developed to celebrate 50 year of production of Ginetta Cars. With base specifications penned by trained engineer Tomlinson, the car was developed in under six months.<ref name=YMCbio>{{cite web|url=http://theyorkshiremafiaconference.com/panel/view/lawrence-tomlinson|title=Lawrence Tomlinson|publisher=Yorshire Mafia Conference|accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref> |
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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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Launched in 2008, the G50 was awarded [[Autosport]] National Car of the Year in its first year. Since then the G50 has been undefeated GT4 class championship winner in every season of [[British GT Championship]], and won the [[GT4 European Cup]] in 2009, beating [[Aston Martin]], [[BMW]] and [[Porsche]]. |
Launched in 2008, the G50 was awarded [[Autosport]] National Car of the Year in its first year.<ref name=YMCbio/> Since then the G50 has been undefeated GT4 class championship winner in every season of [[British GT Championship]], and won the [[GT4 European Cup]] in 2009, beating [[Aston Martin]], [[BMW]] and [[Porsche]]. |
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As a result, Ginetta Cars won "Small Business of the Year" from the [[Motorsport Industry Association]] in 2008, and in 2009 Tomlinson was nominated by the MIA for the "Outstanding Contribution to Motorsport" award.<ref name=YMCbio/> |
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==Road car== |
==Road car== |
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The first Ginetta G50 road-registered car was |
The first Ginetta G50 road-registered car was 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, although they are not currently in production. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:00, 20 September 2011
 Ginetta G50 in a GT4 series race at Spa Francorchamps | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 945 kilograms (2,083 lb) |
Ginetta G50 is a specialist GT class racing car, designed by Ginetta Cars.
Development
In 2005, in what he later described as his Victor Kiam moment,[1] Leeds-based businessman lawrence Tomlinson bough Ginetta Cars from the group of enthusiasts who had bought it out of administration.[2] The G50 was developed to celebrate 50 year of production of Ginetta Cars. With base specifications penned by trained engineer Tomlinson, the car was developed in under six months.[3]
Racing
Launched in 2008, the G50 was awarded Autosport National Car of the Year in its first year.[3] Since then the G50 has been undefeated GT4 class championship winner in every season of British GT Championship, and won the GT4 European Cup in 2009, beating Aston Martin, BMW and Porsche.
As a result, Ginetta Cars won "Small Business of the Year" from the Motorsport Industry Association in 2008, and in 2009 Tomlinson was nominated by the MIA for the "Outstanding Contribution to Motorsport" award.[3]
Road car
The first Ginetta G50 road-registered car was shown in Aril 2008,[4] 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, although they are not currently in production.
References
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
FTwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Bill Wilson Business (20 September 2011). "Ginetta owner relishes high-octane business career". BBC News. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c "Lawrence Tomlinson". Yorshire Mafia Conference. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "Road-legal Ginetta G50 enters production". Motor Authority. April 18, 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
External links
- G50 at Ginetta Cars