1965 Ginetta G10

The G10 is a road car from Ginetta, with rear wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a 2 door coupé body style. The 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 4.7 litres. It produces power and torque figures of 271 bhp (275 PS/202 kW) at 6000 rpm and 423 Nm (312 lbft/43.1 kgm) at 3400 rpm respectively. This power is transferred to the wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. Stated kerb weight is 940 kg. Its maximum speed quoted is 225 km/h (140 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3988 mm
Weight
940 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
275 PS / 271 bhp / 202 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
423 Nm / 312 ft.lb / 43.1 kgm @ 3400 rpm
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph

1965 Ginetta G10 specifications

1965 Ginetta G10 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2286 mm	90 inches
Track/tread (front)	1346 mm	53 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1346 mm	53 inches
Length	3988 mm	157 inches
Width	1499 mm	59 inches
Height	1270 mm	50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	940 kg	2072 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	72.7 litres	16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	4.7 litre 4727 cc (288.459 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	101.6 × 72.9 mm 4 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.39
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	275 PS (271 bhp) (202 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	423 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm) at 3400 rpm
Specific output	42.8 kW/litre 58.1 ps/litre 57.3 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	89.49 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 Ford carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	590.88 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	13.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 292.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 PS/kg 214.98 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 kW/kg 288.3 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.65 kg/kW 7.77 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	11.90 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front	5½ x 15
Wheel size rear	5½ x 15
Tyres front	Dunlop RS 5 5.90-15
Tyres rear	Dunlop RS 5 5.90-15
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter	292 mm
Rear brake diameter	292 mm
Braked area	3548 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.30
general
Carfolio.com ID	59752
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	51.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1965 Ginetta G10 added before December 1995. Last modified 2021-01-25.