1961 Ginetta G3

The Ginetta G3 is a rear wheel drive car, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door coupé body. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 5000 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The claimed weight at the kerb is 635 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 153 km/h, which is 95 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3810 mm
Weight
635 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1961 Ginetta G3 specifications

1961 Ginetta G3 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)	1143 mm	45 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1143 mm	45 inches
Length	3810 mm	150 inches
Width	1397 mm	55 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	635 kg	1400 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 litre 997 cc (60.841 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80.96 × 48.4 mm 3.19 × 1.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.67
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	29.9 kW/litre 40.7 ps/litre 40.1 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	10.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 63.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 62.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.29 kg/kW 35.56 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	unknown
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	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	59763
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 Ginetta G3 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.