Ginetta G23

Manufacturer:	Ginetta
Production period:	1991
Class:	Concept
Body	Convertible
Engines:	Ford V6 2,994 cc
wheel base:	91 in, 2,311 mm
overall length:	156.50 in, 3,975 mm
overall width:	62.99 in, 1,600 mm
ground clearance:	4.75 in, 121 mm

The G23 was a prototype convertible sports car manufactured by Ginetta in 1981

History

The Ginetta G23 was a prototype concept convertible, in plastic material; with 2 doors and 2 separate front seats. This 2-seater sports car built only in 1981 and did not make planned full production. A follow-on from the G21 as a 2-door convertible prototype developed from the previous Ginetta G21 but with more modern look and pop up headlights. The cars were fitted with the same a 2.8 litre Ford V6 OHV petrol engine and a planned cost of around £7,000 with option for a hardtop.

The engine was the heavy Ford unit but with good weight distribution of 49% to the front, and 51% at the rear with a turning circle: 35 ft. 10.7 capable of producing around 130 bhp with a single Weber twin barrel carburettor and a top speed of over 200 km/h. The engine was mated to a manual 4-speed gearbox and power was sent to the rear wheels with option for overdrive.

• PERFORMANCE
  max power (DIN): 128 hp (94 kW) at 4,750 rpm
  max torque (DIN): 174 1b ft. 24 kg m (235 Nm) at 3,000 rpm
  max engine rpm: 5,500; 42.8 hp/l (31.5 kW/l)
  max speeds: (I) 45 mph, 72 km/h; (II) 66 mph, 106 km/h; (III) 98 mph, 157 km/h; (IV) 128 mph, 206 km/h
  Power-weight ratio: 15 lb/hp, (20,5 lb/kW), 6.8 kg/hp (9.3 kg/ kW)
  acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 14.9 sec, 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 5.5 sec
  speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 23.4 mph, 37.6 km/h
  Fuel consumption: 26 m/imp gal, 21.6 m US gal, 10.9 1x 100 km.

A Total of only 3 prototype cars were made.