1960 Ginetta G4

This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. It is powered by a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 70 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.1 kgm) at 2700 rpm. It features dry sump-type lubrication. A 4 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the wheels. Claimed weight at the kerb is 445 kg. Maximum speed stated is 169 km/h or 105 mph, officially stated fuel consumption is 7.0 l/100km.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3353 mm
Weight
445 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
70 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.1 kgm @ 2700 rpm
Top speed
169 km/h / 105 mph
Economy
7.0 l/100km

1960 Ginetta G4 specifications

1960 Ginetta G4 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2045 mm	80.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1168 mm	46 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1168 mm	46 inches
Length	3353 mm	132 inches
Width	1422 mm	56 inches
Height	1067 mm	42 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	445 kg	981 lb
Weight distribution	48% front
fuel tank capacity	23 litres	5.1 [6.1] UK [US] gal.
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 (SAE)	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	29.9 kW/litre 40.7 ps/litre 40.1 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	70.21 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	cast iron block & head
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	8.9:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	882.3 kPa (128 psi)
Maximum RPM	5600 rpm
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	18.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 91.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 67.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 89.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.92 kg/kW 24.92 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	7.0 l/100km
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	7.0 l/100km
km/litre	14.3 km/l
UK MPG	40.4 UK MPG
US MPG	33.6 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	2.700
Turning circle	10.10 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	LA.TrRA.UAB.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.20 x 13
Tyres rear	5.20 x 13
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	59708
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1960 Ginetta G4 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.