Ginetta G40
A pure-bred racing car with number plates and a Mazda heart.
- Power
- 175 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
About the Ginetta G40
The Ginetta G40R is the road-going sibling of the successful G40 race car, designed to be driven to the track, raced, and driven home. It features a TIG-welded FIA-approved integral roll cage and a lightweight glass-fibre body, resulting in a kerb weight of just 795kg. Power comes from a 2.0-litre Mazda MZR engine paired with a snickety six-speed manual gearbox, both sourced from the MX-5 but tuned for greater urgency. The driving experience is raw and analogue, lacking power steering or ABS, making it a focused alternative to the Lotus Elise for purists.
Ginetta G40 specs
The Ginetta G40 produces 175 bhp (130 kW) and 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and has a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
| Make | Ginetta |
|---|---|
| Model | G40 |
| Trim | G40R |
| Years | 2011–2020 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.0-litre Mazda MZR I4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,999 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 175 bhp (130 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 795 kg (1,753 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 220 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Ginetta G40 rarity in CarSpot
The Ginetta G40 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 5 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ginetta G40 fun facts
- The G40R's chassis is 50 times stronger than the minimum FIA safety requirements for its class.
- Despite its tiny dimensions, the G40R has a 200-litre boot, which Ginetta famously claimed was enough for two sets of golf clubs.
- The car uses a drivetrain almost entirely lifted from the NC-generation Mazda MX-5, but weighs roughly 300kg less than the donor car.