Ginetta G32 do Nuno Silva

Estamos a espera de ver o carro a rolar!!!

Para quem não sabe o que é um (va)Ginetta G32 (32 pontos G) fica aqui um docinho!!!!







Ginetta Cars

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The Ginetta logo (1990)
1969 Ginetta G15
1974 Ginetta G21
1992 Ginetta G33
1996 Ginetta G27 series 3
2005 Ginetta G20
1997 Ginetta G4R
2006 Ginetta G12 by DARE

Ginetta Cars was founded in 1958 by the four Walklett brothers (Bob, Ivor, Trevers and Douglas) in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. The cars are currently (2008) made in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The first car, not destined for production, which subsequently became known as the G1 was based on a pre war Wolseley Hornet.[1] From their original base, the company moved to Witham, Essex in 1962 and between 1972 and 1974 operated from larger premises in Sudbury, Suffolk before returning to Witham where they remained until 1989.

Under the Walkletts, Trevers was mainly responsible for styling, Ivor for engineering, Douglas, management and Bob sales. The company enjoyed 31 years of solvent trading without any Government handouts and under the skilful leadership of Bob Walklett the company always adapted to suit the economic conditions of the day.

Following the retirement of the Walkletts in 1989 the company was sold but failed and was then bought by an international group of enthusiasts and based in Sheffield and run by managing director Martin Phaff producing the G20 and G33.

In late 2005 Ginetta was acquired by LNT Automotive, a company run by Yorkshire businessman and racing car driver Lawrence Tomlinson and in mid 2007 Ginetta moved to an enlarged factory near Leeds to replace the Sheffield works with a target to sell 300 cars a year.

In March 2010, Ginetta acquired British sports car manufacturer Farbio.





Road cars

The first car, the G2, was produced as a kit for enthusiasts and consisted of a tubular frame chassis to take Ford components and aluminium body. About 100 were made. The G3 was introduced with glass fibre body in 1959 to be followed by the G4 in 1961.

The G4 used the new Ford 105E engine and had a glass fibre GT style body and the suspension was updated to coil springing at the front with Ford live axle at the rear. Whereas the G2 and G3 had been designed for competition the G4 was usable as an everyday car but still was very competitive in Motor Sport with numerous successes. Over 500 were made up to 1969 with a variety of Ford engines. In 1963 a coupé was introduced alongside the open car and a BMC axle replaced the Ford one at the rear. On test the car reached 120 mph (190 km/h) with a 1500 cc engine. The series III version of 1966 added the then popular pop up headlights. Production stopped in 1968 but was revived in 1981 with the Series IV which was two inches wider and three inches (76 mm) longer than the III.

The G10 and G11 from 1964 were higher powered versions with 4.7 litre Ford V8 and MGB engines respectively. The G12 was a mid-engined competition car.

In 1967 the G15 was launched with Hillman Imp engine. This two seater coupé had a glass fibre body bolted to a tube chassis and used Imp rear and Triumph front suspension. Over 800 were made up to 1974 and the car was fully type approved allowing for the first time complete Ginetta cars to be sold. Eight G15s were engineered for Volkswagen engines and called the Super S.

In 1970 it was joined by the larger G21 initially available with the 1599 cc Ford Kent engine or 3 litre Ford V6 engines[2]. The 1725 cc Sunbeam Rapier subsequently became the standard four cylinder engine for the car. The model was later updated to become the closed G24 or open top G23. The G19 was a Formula 3 single seater but only one was ever made.

Not quite in the tradition of the sports cars was the GRS, a large estate car based on Hillman Hunter mechanicals.

Following reorganisation the company moved to Scunthorpe and started making cars in kit form again in the 1980s starting with the G27, an update on the old G4, and the G26 G 28 G30 G31 using Ford parts. It was also decided to re-enter the complete car business with the mid engined G32 with a choice of 1.6 and 1.9 litre 4 cylinder engines available as a coupé or convertible and the G33 convertible with 3.9 litre Rover V8 capable of 145 mph (233 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds. In 1990 the G32 coupé cost £13700, the convertible £14600 and the G33 £17800.

For 2007 the model line up was the G20 and GT4. The G20 is available in road, rally or race specification and the GT4 is designed for the Playstation Junior Championship for drivers aged 14 to 16.

In 2008 a road worthy G50 has been designed with the same 3.5 litre V6 as the race car. Although in race trim on the inside at the moment it will be type registered later in the year with plans to build around 300 in total.




Racing cars

An example of a Ginetta G20 hardtop, used in the Ginetta Junior Championship.
Julien Draper's Ginetta G50 at the 2009 BTCC Festival in Edinburgh.

The Texaco Havoline Ginetta G20 Championship represents a low cost opportunity to become involved in competitive motor racing in the Ginetta G20 race car. The Championship is a one make series updated for 2008 with sealed Ford Zetec 1.8 litre engines, sealed gearboxes and differentials. Combined with controlled tyres and suspension parts, this ensures that it is the most popular, cost effective but competitive racing series in Britain. The 2008 series is composed of 20 rounds over 10 dates as part of the support package for the British GT/Formula 3 and two stand alone Ginetta Festivals.

Also new for 2008 is Club Ginetta, which is open to any Ginetta G20 race car, whether it has had the 2008 engine upgrade or not. The cars will run on road tyres which are more durable and affordable than those used in the Texaco Havoline Ginetta Championship. Aimed specifically at the Club racer, the Club Ginetta races will be one-day events as organised by BARC over 15 rounds on 7 dates. Aimed at privateer racers rather than professional teams, the one-day format will enable those racers who do not wish to be away for a whole weekend (or more) but want to experience the thrill of racing in a Ginetta G20.

Junior Ginetta Championship was introduced in 2003 for racers aged 14 – 16 years old as a natural progression route from kart racing. The affordable one make series with sealed Ford Zetec 1.4 litre engines ensures safe, controlled racing due to the tubular steel chassis, full integral FIA approved roll cage and fibre- glass shell. The 2008 series consists of 24 rounds over 12 dates in support of the British Touring Car package and two stand alone Ginetta Festivals.

Ginetta has launched a new British sports car for 2008. Nominated the Ginetta G50, the car has been designed in-house at Ginetta’s new purpose-built factory in Leeds and is powered by a front-mid mounted Ford 3.5 litre V6 delivering 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS). The G50 will be a versatile race car able to race not only in its own one make championship but also in the British and European GT4 categories. It will also be eligible for numerous British & European GT categories of the like of Britcar, Spanish GT etc.

A G50 single-make race Championship will run in 2008 with the focus on keeping running costs to a minimum by using control tyres, control fuel and low maintenance costs through clever design. The Ginetta G50 Cup Championship will run alongside the G20 cars in the Texaco Havoline Ginetta Championship, supporting the British GT/F3 races, This car and its Championship is designed to bridge the gap between single-make sports car racing such as the current Ginetta G20 championship – and GT cars such as the new GT4 Championship, GT3 and GT2 racing.

All the current Ginetta’s race series will feature at two Ginetta Festivals to celebrate 50 years of Ginetta, held at Cadwell Park on the 5 – 6 April and at Mallory Park on the 6 – 7 September.

Bem, aqui fica as fotos do carro.
Uma correcçãozinha... é do Nuno Silva e não do João Ortigão.























Esta ultima é só para sonhar um pouco.... (suspiro)........... Era um motor YB, não era???

Ja agora, ficam aqui mais alguns.

nu_ninho escreveu:

Bem, aqui fica as fotos do carro.
Uma correcçãozinha... é do Nuno Silva e não do João Ortigão.

Esta ultima é só para sonhar um pouco.... (suspiro)........... Era um motor YB, não era???

Corrigido, para a próxima qd comprares um carro diz-me quem bate as lecas que eu não adivinho!!! :p

Ja me estou a ver a fazer uma réplica... So que muito melhor!!! :p LOL

Quando chega o charolo pá?

Vou busca-lo na véspera de S. João e devo chegar no sábado.
Por isso já sabes, sábado há sessão de fotografia!

nu_ninho escreveu:

Vou busca-lo na véspera de S. João e devo chegar no sábado.
Por isso já sabes, sábado há sessão de fotografia!

Combinado!!!

Este Ginetta G32 tem um Zetec 2.0 preparado pela Dunnell

Bem, foi uma viagem do caraças para UK.
Saí as 4h da manhã e as 24h estava a entrar com a carrinha dentro do Ferry da SeaFrance em Calais!
Com o GPS do tlm lá fomos a Woodbridge buscar o carro mas foi um pouco confuso porque era tipo uma terra Country.
Depois fui em direcção a Birmingham pela M6 buscar o novo coração do carro e ao fim voltei a Dover pela M5 e M25.
Eram cerca das 21h00 quando voltamos a entrar no SeaFrance para fazer a viagem de regresso a Portugal.
Claro que foi muito mais lento o regresso com a mala cheia e com o carro em cima do atrelado.
As despesas foram cerca de 780€ mas levei comida e o total de quilometros... 4895kms em 3 dias e uma manhã!

O carro já está estacionado nas boxes para desmantelar e começar as obras de remodelação.

Eu ja o vi e é um maquinão!!! Mais logo vamos ter fotos!!!

Aqui fica o "novo" coração do carro

RS2000 e caixa!!! Poe esse motor a frente e deixas o outro atrás pá!!!

Ó xor Mário, posta ai as fotos do xarrolo.

nu_ninho escreveu:

Ó xor Mário, posta ai as fotos do xarrolo.

Ou nao tenho a máquina, ou nao tenho o cabo ou tou com a rola!!! Falta sempre alguma coisa!!! Ainda hoje...

Eu tenho esta que tirei com o meu tlm.



Até parece que é só puxar o lustro e fica pronto!

O carro está altamente, claro que ainda há muito trabalhinho pela frente, mas vai ficar um mimo.

Mal posso esperar pra dar uma volta ctg em Braga... já que no formula nunca dás boleia ninguém... esquisitices.... eh eh.

Força nisso...

pnunes escreveu:

O carro está altamente, claro que ainda há muito trabalhinho pela frente, mas vai ficar um mimo.

Mal posso esperar pra dar uma volta ctg em Braga... já que no formula nunca dás boleia ninguém... esquisitices.... eh eh.

Força nisso...

Por acaso em Vila Real estive para ir sentado no formula por cima do motor a tirar fotos... Mas o Nuno teve medo que eu fosse alguma galinha choca e esquentasse o motor!!!

Obrigado Mário pelas fotos que tiras-te á nova aquisição do forum.
Alias, como fotografo oficial do forum, achava bem seres mesmo tu a postar!
Mas agora isso não interessa para nada e vamos la revelar as fotos do (va)Ginetta G32.

As fotos sao tuas, eu só carreguei no botão!!!

Como é, já é este sábado que começamos a tratar do carro?

Mais umas peças para o VaGinetta!
O vidro da frente, caixa de direcção e 2 portinhas como novas.

Olha o Sr. 100/hora...

Estás a montar o vidro antes de desmontar tudo e começar a pintar???

Não, claro que não.
Apenas pousei no sitio dele para a foto.
Sabes que não vou fazer nada sem ti! hehehehe

nu_ninho escreveu:

Não, claro que não.
Apenas pousei no sitio dele para a foto.
Sabes que não vou fazer nada sem ti! hehehehe

tou mortinho por meter o macaco dentro do fato e começar a trabalhar!!!

Aqui vai as fotos do esqueleto do bicho ainda com o coração lá dentro e pronto para o transplante.

Calma aí com trocar o coração... É preciso polir, dar aparelho e pintar de novo a frame!!!