Would you take the Ginetta G40R over the BRZ/GT86? Your thoughts? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Calais · 08-30-2012, 08:50 AM

Ginetta G40R looks like a squished porsche panamera

so no lol

Mishimoto · 08-30-2012, 02:43 PM

I don't know how I have yet to see these before. So cool, thanks for posting.

FT-86GOD · 09-04-2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishimoto

I don't know how I have yet to see these before. So cool, thanks for posting.

CBR600RR · 09-04-2012, 11:18 AM

Not a fan. it is ugly. and considering how much lighter it is, it isn't all that much faster.

I'd take my FR-S any day over that.

FT-86GOD · 09-04-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR600RR

Not a fan. it is ugly. and considering how much lighter it is, it isn't all that much faster.

I'd take my FR-S any day over that.

Sure thing.......

GINETTA G40R
Power to Weight: 224 bhp/ton
0-60: 5.4
0-100: 14.6
60-100: 89.6
1/4 Mile ET: 13.94
1/4 Mile Terminal: 97
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile ET: 13.74
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile Terminal: 101

BRZ/FRS/GT86
Power to Weight: 163 bhp/ton
0-60: 6.4
0-100: 17.4
60-100: 11.0
1/4 Mile ET:14.96
1/4 Mile Terminal: 92
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile ET: 14.76
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile Terminal: 95

How accurate this is i dont know.....

CBR600RR · 09-04-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

Sure thing.......

GINETTA G40R
Power to Weight: 224 bhp/ton
0-60: 4.6
0-100: 13.0
60-100: 8.4
1/4 Mile ET: 13.45
1/4 Mile Terminal: 100
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile ET: 13.25
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile Terminal: 104

BRZ/FRS/GT86
Power to Weight: 163 bhp/ton
0-60: 6.4
0-100: 17.4
60-100: 11.0
1/4 Mile ET:14.96
1/4 Mile Terminal: 92
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile ET: 14.76
Dragstrip 1/4 Mile Terminal: 95

The OP also posted these specs which is what I was basing my opinion off of; these specs are quite different:

Specs and Options:

ENGINE

1999cc in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC
Electronic fuel injection
Petrol developing 175bhp and 190Nm at 5000rpm
0-60mph: 5.8s
Top speed: 140mph
Weight: 795kg
Mpg average: 29mpg
Emissions CO2: 181g/km

SPECIFICATION

Lightweight fabric interior
FIA safety cage
FIA fuel cell
Ginetta racing seats
6 speed synchro H-pattern gearbox
6 piece composite gel coat bodywork
200lt boot space
45lt fuel tank
17” multispoke alloy wheels
Michelin tyres
Heated windscreen
Backlit dash
Tinted rear screen
Immobiliser
Push button start
Hella headlights
Ginetta racing steering wheel

FT-86GOD · 09-04-2012, 01:46 PM

I apologize @CBR600RR... I assumed stats included driver when entering into 1/4 mile calculator.. I will edit and correct....

Still it is considerably quicker nontheless......

Marrk · 09-04-2012, 01:50 PM

Ginetta.

Note: If Mazda would bring a version of their MX-5 half-way to where the Ginetta is, it would kill in the marketplace.

FT-86GOD · 09-04-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

Ginetta.

Note: If Mazda would bring a version of their MX-5 half-way to where the Ginetta is, it would kill in the marketplace.

I do think the Ginetta is more comparable to the MX-5 being its 2 seated with minimal boot space etc but i do love it and hope others enjoy the read...

Also remind me of the hatchback render s2000.... That thing is epic...

Rampage · 09-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

Also remind me of the hatchback render s2000.... That thing is epic...

WTF is up with the pontoons over the wheel wells? Rest looks OK.

Hanakuso · 09-04-2012, 04:07 PM

Same price and I have a daily beater? Of course I would

One aspect I would have to take seriously would be the safety of it. The lightest sport car I would feel safe in would be the MR2 Spyder.

Marrk · 09-04-2012, 07:34 PM

My understanding was that the G40 was built on the MX-5 platform, or used the MX-5 powertrain, but I now see that they are using Ford Zetec engines and, I think, their own frame technology.

If Mazda wants the MX-5 to be in the game, they have to put an N/A inline-4 with 200+ hp in it and/or bring it down to well under 1000 kg. Then, the MX-5 will start taking big bites out of the FR-S's lunch.

A Ginetta in the U.S. would be fun. It would bring us closer to some of the driving experiences of the 1950s-60s.

Turbowned · 09-04-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Same price and I have a daily beater? Of course I would

One aspect I would have to take seriously would be the safety of it. The lightest sport car I would feel safe in would be the MR2 Spyder.

It's FIA-approved, that's the only safety approval I need! Screw the DOT

Forget the G40R, though. I want the G60!!! Looks like a baby Carrera GT! Starting at a cool 68,000GBP...

Splat · 09-04-2012, 11:21 PM

I voted yes, simply becuase it was an either/or question. If we have to take money in consideration... the frs 25k and this nissan at 40k? ==== frs wins

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Mishimoto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 736 Thanks: 11 Thanked 404 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I don't know how I have yet to see these before. So cool, thanks for posting.

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CBR600RR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 451 Thanked 563 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not a fan. it is ugly. and considering how much lighter it is, it isn't all that much faster. I'd take my FR-S any day over that.

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Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ginetta. Note: If Mazda would bring a version of their MX-5 half-way to where the Ginetta is, it would kill in the marketplace.

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Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Same price and I have a daily beater? Of course I would One aspect I would have to take seriously would be the safety of it. The lightest sport car I would feel safe in would be the MR2 Spyder.

09-04-2012, 07:34 PM	#40
Marrk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Honda Fit Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 722 Thanked 125 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My understanding was that the G40 was built on the MX-5 platform, or used the MX-5 powertrain, but I now see that they are using Ford Zetec engines and, I think, their own frame technology. If Mazda wants the MX-5 to be in the game, they have to put an N/A inline-4 with 200+ hp in it and/or bring it down to well under 1000 kg. Then, the MX-5 will start taking big bites out of the FR-S's lunch. A Ginetta in the U.S. would be fun. It would bring us closer to some of the driving experiences of the 1950s-60s.

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