Ginetta G15

The Ginetta G15 was a British sports car made by the Ginetta company in Witham, Essex between 1968 and 1974.[2] The car was initially available only in kit form but later some factory built examples were available. It was launched at the 1967 London Motor Show.

Ginetta G15 (model 1974)

Ginetta G15
Overview
ManufacturerGinetta Cars
Production1968-1974 (approximately 800 produced)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé 2-seater
LayoutRR layout
Powertrain
Engine875 cc Coventry Climax I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase82 in (2,083 mm) [1]
Length146 in (3,708 mm)[1]
Width57 in (1,448 mm)[1]
Curb weight1,105 lb (501 kg)[1]

The body was made of glass fibre and was mounted on a tubular steel chassis. The engine and four speed transmission were taken from the Hillman Imp range and were rear-mounted driving the rear wheels. The suspension was by independent coil springs at the front and rear with the front steering/suspension derived from the Triumph Herald. The car used 13 in (330 mm) wheels as opposed to the 12 in (305 mm) of the Imp giving higher gearing. The front compartment where the engine would have been on a front engined car contained the fuel tank and spare wheel leaving no room for luggage.

The first few cars retained the Imp rear cooling radiator but tended to overheat so in 1969 a Mk II version with front mounted radiator with electric fan was fitted instead which cured the problem.[3] The Mk II also had a revised dashboard and improved seats. A heater and windscreen washers were optional extras.

The 1970 MK III had larger rear quarter light windows.

References
  1. Culshaw, David; Horrobin, Peter (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
  2. Robson, Graham (2006). A-Z British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
  3. Robson, Graham (1990). A-Z British Cars of the 1970s. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-11-7.

http://www.imps4ever.info/specials/ginetta.html Hillman Imp enthusiasts site with details of the Ginetta.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/january-1969/54/ginetta-g15 Road test

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