Ginetta G56

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Ginetta G56
Overview
ManufacturerGinetta Cars
Model years2021 – present
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Powertrain
EngineFord 3.7 litre V6 (GTA)
Ginetta 6.2 LTR, V8 (GT4)
Chronology
PredecessorGinetta G55

The Ginetta G56 is a British sportscar created by Ginetta Cars. It is the successor to the Ginetta G55.

GT4[edit]

In 2021, Ginetta launched the Ginetta G56 GT4, replacing the old and highly successful Ginetta G55 GT4.[1] The car competes primarily in the British GT Championship in the GT4 Category. The car features a Ginetta built 6.2 litre V8 engine, with a power output of 500 hp.[2]

GT4 Evo[edit]

On November 1, 2023, Ginetta unveiled the G56 GT4 EVO, designed for 2024 onward. This car is an evolution of the G56, and featured updated bodywork, most notably the front bonet, and the rear wing being changed. The car made its global racing debut at a 4 hour GT4 race in the Ultimate cup series in October 2023.[3]

GTA[edit]

Alongside the G56 GT4, Ginetta also launched the G56 GTA, replacing the G55 GTA in its GT academy championship. The car is powered by a 270 bhp Ford 3.7 litre V6 engine. The car can also be upgraded to the G56 GT Pro, which has a more powerful engine. The car also doesn't feature any headlights[4]

Two Ginetta G56 GTAs in the Ginetta GT Academy

G56 GTR[edit]

The Ginetta G56 GTR is the road going version of the G56. It features a Ginetta 6.2 litre V8 engine which give 450 bhp, and an H-pattern Gearbox.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ginetta Set To Launch New G56 GT4 Concept". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ "Ginetta G56 GT4 | British-Made GT4 Sprint Racing Car". Ginetta. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  3. ^ "2024 Ginetta G56 GT4 EVO Revealed | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  4. ^ a b "Ginetta G56 GTA review – a fabulous portal into the world of motorsport 2024". evo. Retrieved 2024-01-10.