1966 Ginetta G12

The G12 is a rear wheel drive coupé passenger car with a mid mounted engine, from Ginetta. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.6 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 158 bhp (160 PS/118 kW) of power at 7500 rpm, and maximum torque of 170 N·m (125 lb·ft/17.3 kgm) at 5500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. Quoted weight at the kerb is 787 kg. Its maximum speed quoted is 225 km/h or 140 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3556 mm
Weight
787 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
160 PS / 158 bhp / 118 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
170 Nm / 125 ft.lb / 17.3 kgm @ 5500 rpm
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph

1966 Ginetta G12 specifications

1966 Ginetta G12 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)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	3556 mm	140 inches
Width	1549 mm	61 inches
Height	1016 mm	40 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	787 kg	1735 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	54.6 litres	12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1590 cc (97.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	83.5 × 72.6 mm 3.29 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW) at 7500 rpm
maximum torque	170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm) at 5500 rpm
Specific output	74.1 kW/litre 100.8 ps/litre 99.4 bhp/litre 1.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	106.92 Nm/litre 1.29 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1343.6 kPa (194.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	397.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 203.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 149.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 200.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.68 kg/kW 11.16 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	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	11.60 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	59796
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	17.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1966 Ginetta G12 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.