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Cosworth
DFV V8 3.0l |
F1 |
In this
era, many 'constructors' set about building F1 cars. Engines were available
'off the shelf', as were transmission systems, so, a competent chassis design
could be competitive. Ken Tyrrell, Frank Williams, Brabham, Lotus, and
McLaren all went down this route to future success. Unfortunately, Ginetta's
choice of the BRM v12 engine was not the best, and that, combined with the
investment required with no guarantee of potential marketing success saw the
concept abandoned at the design stage, mainly due to anticipated development
costs. |
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'69 |
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Ford 3.0l V6 |
G12-like coupe |
The second design given the G20 designation was to be a
mid-engined 2-seater coupe. The concept was abandoned due to worries over
limited luggage space for a road-going vehicle. |
n/a |
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1.8l Ford Zetec |
G27 evolution |
The G20 designation was resurrected in the mid-'90's for a model
that was based on the G27R of the time. Easier to produce/assemble than the
G27, the G20 began life as a car for the Ginetta G20 single make racing
series. Low costs made it a popular choice amongst competitors and the grid
sizes overflowed, competitors needing three races per meeting for most of one
season. Undoubtedly the car that kept Ginetta alive over the turn of the
century. Only available for a while as a road car, production now entirely
for race chassis, with G20 series in the UK, Spain and Sweden, as well as
cars being used in other championships too. |
£14,950 + VAT ('09) |
still in production |
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'05 |
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1.4l Ford Zetec |
Coupé-bodied G20 |
Originally the body design was developed by an external
interested party; the Junior was introduced as an entry-level car, intended
for young drivers. Competitors are between 14 and 16 years old. The series
has proved very popular and is well received around the circuits, with driver
skill being incredibly high! |
£14,950 + VAT ('09) |
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Ford 3.5l v6 (Jaguar?) |
Coupé-bodied G20 |
Although this car was not a 'factory option, being developed by
an independent race team: Richmond Racing - a team run by Richard Holleborn,
which had formerly competed in the G27 and subsequently, G20 championships as
a semi-works development team. The race team decided to run in the 'Cup'
category of the British GT Championship. 'Cup' entries were on an
'invitation' basis, for 'interesting' vehicles, and Richmond and their
partners ran for two years before the arrival into the new GT-4 Class, of the
G50 from Ginetta Cars. The Invitation Class was coincidentally disbanded,
leaving this car and all the work done somewhat redundant. Although Richmond
Racing did develop the car over its racing life, the truth is that the car
had limited success, and only lacked the investment to turn it into a winner.
Richmond Racing did go on to win a class championship with a G50 in later
years. |
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