1958 Ginetta G2 specifications

1958 Ginetta G2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2235 mm 88 inches
Track/tread (front) 1143 mm 45 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1143 mm 45 inches
Length 3100 mm 122 inches
Width 1397 mm 55 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.39
Kerb weight 406 kg 895 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1172 cc
(71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63.5 × 92.5 mm
2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 21.6 kW/litre
29.4 ps/litre
29 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 293 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.01 kg/kW
26.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID10219
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Ginetta G2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.