1982 Ginetta G23

The Ginetta G23 is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 128 bhp (130 PS/95 kW) of power at 4750 rpm, and maximum torque of 235 N·m (173 lb·ft/24 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine powers the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual set of gears. The stated weight at the kerb is 871 kg. The Ginetta G23 is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 206 km/h (128 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3970 mm
Weight
871 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
130 PS / 128 bhp / 95 kW @ 4750 rpm
Torque
235 Nm / 173 ft.lb / 24 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
206 km/h / 128 mph

1982 Ginetta G23 specifications

1982 Ginetta G23 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2310 mm	90.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1290 mm	50.8 inches
Length	3970 mm	156.3 inches
Width	1600 mm	63 inches
Height	1170 mm	46.1 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	871 kg	1920 lb
Weight distribution	49% front
fuel tank capacity	45 litres	9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	Essex
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	3 litre 2994 cc (182.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93.7 × 72.4 mm 3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.29
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	130 PS (128 bhp) (95 kW) at 4750 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	235 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	31.9 kW/litre 43.3 ps/litre 42.8 bhp/litre 0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	78.49 Nm/litre 0.95 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	cast iron block & head
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.9:1
Fuel system	1 Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	986.3 kPa (143.1 psi)
Maximum RPM	5500 rpm
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	14.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 149 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 109.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 146.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.13 kg/kW 15.24 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	2.750
Turning circle	10.70 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.RA.W.CS.
Wheel size front	6
Wheel size rear	6
Tyres front	195/70 13
Tyres rear	195/70 13
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	2516 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	59807
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	32.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1982 Ginetta G23 added 1999-06-29. Last modified 2017-09-10.