Ginetta G55 GT3 Brochure

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GINETTA INTRODUCTION Since 2005, we have taken the historic British marque from its nostalgic roots in the 60’s - 70’s and turned it into what is today, a formidable player on the World Motorsport scene. With over a decade of successful racing all over the world – winning Le Mans GT2 class in 2006 – and a solid background in engineering, I like to ‘do things right’. I believe few people are better placed to fully understand the purist love of driving and so I set the bar very high for Ginetta. All Ginetta models are designed, engineered and developed in-house. Since it’s takeover, the company has developed a range of award winning race cars including the G40, G50 and G55 models. Lawrence Tomlinson - LNT Group Chairman


N O E K ‘TO TA The Ginetta G55 GT3 is Ginetta Cars premier race car. The G55 offers GT teams and drivers a unique racing car, delivering a competitive edge with an elevated quality maintaining a valuable performance. In it’s inaugural season, the Ginetta G55 GT3 was hugely successful proving to be a multi winning GT car. The GT3 was one of the fastest cars in the British GT Championship, beating the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche. The cars stunning appearance is formed around the technical carbon fibre aerodynamics package. Through vigorous tests, simulations both on the CFD CAD package and in the wind tunnel, the aerodynamic performance is staggering. Ginetta firmly believe there will be no other GT3 car which will corner like the G55.

’ D L R O THE W

This season sees performance upgrades designed not just to improve the overall lap time but to offer assistance to the driver, improving consistency. The G55 retains it’s racing 4.35 litre Ginetta engine producing sufficient power all the way to 8,500rpm. Due to the nature of the 90° V8, the crank centre line sits 45mm lower than the previous V6 engine which massively aides the handling characteristics. Complimented by the lightness of the G55 at just 1100kg the car will very much secure its position as a pace setter. The Ginetta G55 GT3 car has National GT3 homologation and will be eligible for competition in various GT events.

ELIGIBLECHAMPIONSHIPS

-- NATIONAL GT3 CHAMPIONSHIP -- BLANCPAIN -- SPA 24HRS -- GT OPEN -- V DE V -- DUTCH SUPERCAR -- VLN -- BRITCAR -- GT CUP



SPECIFICATION ENGINE

TRANSMISSION // Hewland IGTC 6 speed sequential transmission // Pneumatic paddle shift system with auto throttle blip // Xtrac endurance limited slip differential // Traction control // Twin plate carbon clutch

// 4.35 Litre Ginetta Racing V8 // Aluminium block // Dry sump oil system // Performance enhancing engine installation

BRAKES // Performance Friction 6 pot front caliper with 380mm vented discs // Performance Friction 4 pot rear caliper with 350mm vented discs // Manually adjustable brake bias // ABS System

STEERING & SUSPENSION

WEIGHT

ELECTRONICS

// Quick release steering wheel // Hydraulic power assisted steering // Multi-adjustable TTX dampers // Double wishbone // Common upright on all four corners

// Dry weight – 1100kg

// Pectel SQ6M // Pectel IPS32 // P1 Omega 4 Data Logger


COCKPIT

AERODYNAMICS

// Multifunctional steering wheel with ABS & TC control // Driver display including RPM/shift lights/ lap times/engine parameters/mechanical pressures and forces // 6 point FIA approved safety harness // FIA approved Ginetta adjustable seat // Adjustable steering column // FIA approved fire extinguisher

// Adjustable carbon fibre front splitter // Carbon fibre dive/turning vanes // Carbon fibre nose box with carbon radiator exit duct // Carbon fibre flat floor // Drag reducing bonnet, bumper and sill vents // Carbon fibre brake ducting // Carbon fibre high down force rear diffuser // State-of-the-art carbon fibre adjustable rear wing utilising LMP style ‘swan necks’ // Adjustable gurney strips // CFD driven design for reduced drag and increased downforce

CHASSIS // Steel roll cage supassing FIA safety standards // Aircraft specification T-45 roll hoop // Composite deforming crash structure // High speed air jack system

WHEELS & TYRES // Front 11” x 18” rim 270/650/18 front tyre // Rear – 12.5” x 18” rim 300/680/18 rear tyre

FUEL SYSTEM // 115 Ltr saddle tank incorporating FIA approved fuel cell // Twin dry brake release couplings // Lower mounting point for optimum weight distribution


A // Ginetta Helios 47 Leeds LS25 2DY T // +44 (0)8452 10 50 50 E // enquiries@ginettacars.com


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