1971 Ginetta G21 specifications

1971 Ginetta G21 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2311 mm 91 inches
Track/tread (front) 1289 mm 50.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Length 3975 mm 156.5 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1168 mm 46 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Hillman
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1725 cc
(105.266 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81.5 × 82.65 mm
3.21 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
123 Nm (91 ft·lb) (12.5 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
36.7 kW/litre
50 ps/litre
49.3 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
71.3 Nm/litre
0.86 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 896 kPa (130 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 431.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
116.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
115.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.63 kg/kW
19.42 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 165-13
Tyres rear 165-13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 244 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 1890 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID59433
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Ginetta G21 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ginetta G21 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 1725 cm3/105.3cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 790 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 711 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 871 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4OD 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 902 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 875 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 830 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 82 PS 81 bhp 60 kW 947 kg
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2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
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