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Ginetta G15 

Ginetta G15 (1969-1974)

Manufacturer:

Ginetta 

Production period:

1968 to 1974

Type:

Sports car

Body

Coupe

Engines:

875cc to 998cc

wheel base: 82 in, 2,083 mm 
overall length: 144.50 in, 3,670 mm
overall width: 57 in, 1,448 mm
ground clearance: 6 in, 152 mm
dry weight: 1,120 1b, 508 kg

 

The Ginetta G15 was a British sports car built from 1968 to 1964.

History

The Ginetta G15 was the most successful model of the brand was the 1968 presented G15, a small two-seat rear-engined coupe, which was equipped with the 875 cc engine of the Hillman Imp with a body in plastic glass fibre material with 2 doors. Built with three small updates over the years.

With an tubular chassis, the independent suspension came from the Triumph Herald with independent front suspension that has wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers with the rear was also independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers.The imp also included the complete drive technology used as well as the four speed transmission,the distribution of weight was 45% to the front axle,and 55% at the rear axle. 

Ginetta G15 motor car history (1969-1974)

By 1974, just over 800 copies were sold as kitcar and finished vehicles. A special feature of the G15 is a fully fold-up tail, which completely exposes the subframe together with the engine-transmission rear axle unit and allows a removal with minimal effort carburation was 2 Stromberg 125 CDS horizontal carburettors.  Of the production sold a "S" version was avaliable with the IMP 998cc engine . Optional Accessories included light alloy wheels. 

PERFORMANCE 875cc

  • max power (DIN): 55 hp at 6,100 rpm
  • max torque (DIN): 52 1b ft, 7.2 kg m at 4,300 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 7,000
  • specific power: 62.9 hp/l
  • power-weight ratio: 20.4 lb/hp, 9.3 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 18.4 sec, 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 8.5 sec
  • speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 14.9 mph, 23.9 km/h
  • fuel consumption: 40 m/ imp gal, 33.1 m/US gal, 7.1 1 x 100 km.
  • max speeds: 21 mph, 33 km/h in 1st gear: 56 mph, 90 km/h in 2nd gear; 88 mph, 141 km/h in 3rd gear; 101 mph, 162 km/h in 4th gear

Ginetta G15 motor car history (1969-1974)

 Similar in design was the 1973 presented Ginetta G21, which looked like a hatchback version of the G15, but had a front engine. It was produced until 1978 in about 180 copies.

Ginetta G15 motor car history (1969-1974)

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Technical

  • Ginetta G15 Technical details and specifications (1968-1974)

    ENGINE

    rear, 4 stroke cylinders: 4, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.68 x 2.37 in, 68 x 60.3 mm
    engine capacity: 53.4 cu in, 875 cu cm
    compression ratio: 10
    cylinder block: light alloy
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crank- shaft bearings: 3
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, thimble tappets
    camshafts: 1, overhead
    lubrication: eccentric pump, full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 6.5 imp pt, 7.8 US pt, 3.7 1
    carburation: 2 Stromberg 125 CDS horizontal carburettors
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate (diaphragm), hydraulically controlled
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th
    gearbox ratios: I 4.317, II 1.833, III 1.174, IV 0.852, rev 2.846
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 4.875

    CHASSIS
    type tubular
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    rack-and-pinion
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 2.75.
    turning circle (between walls): 33 ft, 10.1 m

    BRAKES
    front disc (diameter 9 in, 229 mm), rear drum.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 32 Ah
    generator type: dynamo, 264 W
    ignition distributor: Lucas;

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 82 in, 2,083 mm
    front track: 49 in, 1,245 mm
    rear track: 48.75 in, 1,238 mm
    overall length 144.50 in, 3,670 mm
    overall width: 57 in, 1,448 mm
    overall height: 44.50 in, 1,130 mm
    ground clearance: 6 in, 152 mm
    dry weight: 1,120 1b, 508 kg

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Service

  • Ginetta G15 Practical Instructions and Service Guide (1968-1974)


    fuel: 97 oct petrol
    engine oil: 6.5 imp pt, 7.8 US pt, 3.7 1, SAE 20W-50, change every 5,000 miles, 8,000 km gearbox and final drive oil: 3 imp pt,
    gearbox oil: 3.6 US pt, 1.7 1, SAE 90 EP, change every 105000 miles, 16,100 km
    greasing: every 5,000 miles, 8,000 km, 2 points
    cooling system capacity: 12 imp pt, 14.4 US pt, 6.8 1.
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.008 in, 0.20 mm, exhaust 0.008 in, 0.20 mm
    normal tyre pressure: front 16 psi, 26 psi, 1.8 atm. 1.1 atm, rear
    fuel tank capacity: 5.9 imp gal, 7.1 US gal, 27 1.
    width of rims: 4"; tyres: 5.20 x 13.
    carrying capacity: 380 1b, 172 kg

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