Ginetta Guide
Founded in 1958, Ginetta has spent nearly seven decades building lightweight British sports cars with a strong connection to motorsport. From the early G4 and G12 to its modern GT racing machines, the Yorkshire manufacturer has concentrated on relatively simple, purpose-built engineering rather than luxury or outright prestige. Under the ownership of Lawrence Tomlinson, Ginetta has expanded into international GT racing and prototype development while maintaining its tradition of producing specialist road-going sports cars.
Today, Ginetta's road-car range reflects that racing heritage more directly than ever. The G56 GTR brings competition-car engineering onto public roads, while the flagship Akula combines a bespoke V8 engine with carbon-fibre construction and genuine long-distance practicality.
The company is also reviving its historic G10 as an exclusive, hand-built V8 sports car. All three demonstrate Ginetta's emphasis on low weight, mechanical involvement and distinctly British performance engineering.
Current Models
Ginetta G56 GTR (24-) | RRP From: c. £140,000 |
The G56 GTR is effectively a racing car adapted for public roads, sharing much of its engineering with Ginetta's successful G56 competition models. A naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 produces 450bhp and 600Nm, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Weighing approximately 1,100kg, it offers exceptional performance without relying on sophisticated hybrid systems or excessive power. Adjustable suspension, substantial aerodynamic components and a motorsport-derived cockpit reinforce its competition origins, although air conditioning, sound insulation and road-legal lighting make it usable away from the circuit. It is a particularly uncompromising alternative to conventional high-performance sports cars.
Ginetta Akula (24-) | RRP From: c. £330,000 |
The Akula is Ginetta's most ambitious road car, combining a carbon-fibre monocoque with a bespoke 6.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 600bhp and 670Nm. Weighing just 1,190kg, it can accelerate from 0–62mph in 2.9 seconds and exceed 180mph, while its aerodynamic design draws heavily on Ginetta's Le Mans prototype experience. Remarkably, the Akula also provides a 473-litre boot and a fuel tank exceeding 100 litres, making it considerably more practical for long-distance touring than its extreme appearance suggests. Fixed seats, adjustable pedals and bespoke interior fittings reinforce its racing character. Production is limited to just 20 examples worldwide.
Ginetta G10 Remastered (TBC) | RRP From: POA |
The G10 Remastered revives one of Ginetta's most distinctive historic sports cars, originally introduced in 1965, with modern engineering beneath its classic bodywork. Its lightweight tubular spaceframe chassis and glassfibre construction are combined with a contemporary 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing approximately 450bhp, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. With a quoted weight of around 950kg, the G10 promises particularly strong performance in a compact, traditional package. The model remains officially listed as coming soon, with pricing and final availability yet to be announced.
Specifications, dimensions and prices were correct at the time of the latest update. Recommended retail prices are official UK list prices, while pre-registered and used values are approximate UK market figures and may vary depending on specification, mileage, condition and location. Recommended retail prices include any applicable UK Government electric vehicle grant where available but exclude dealer discounts, manufacturer incentives and other retail offers.
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