2011 Ginetta G55 price

2011 Ginetta G55

British sports carmaker Ginetta has announced that the Michelin Ginetta G50 Cup, a supporting series for the British Touring Car Championship, will change its name to Ginetta GT Supercup, in which both the G50 and G55 will be eligible to compete, starting from next year.

2011 Ginetta G55 is powered by a Ford-sourced 3.7-liter engine delivering 370 hp, coupled to a Hewland gearbox. Compared to the older G50, Ginetta’s new racer boasts more powerful front and rear brakes, a new exhaust system and fresh bodywork with improved aerodynamics.

The Ginetta G55 will be displayed for the first time at the Autosport International exhibition on January 13th. Pricing has been set at £75,000. By introducing the G55 into the new Ginetta GT Supercup, Ginetta boss want to broaden Ginetta’s offering to all drivers expanding our career ladder even further and highlight a real route into GT3 – whilst still providing an affordable way to enjoy top level racing.

The 2011 G50 will be fitted with a 300 hp 3.5-liter Ford engine linked to the same Hewland gearbox. As for the Ginetta GT Supercup, Mr. Tomlinson said that it will emulate the class structure of other GT championships, such as the Le Mans Series or ALMS, and competitors will benefit from separate points systems and podiums. Entry fees for the race series will be £9,750 VAT for tge G50 and £11,750 VAT for the G55.