G16

The Ginetta G16 features customer-specified naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter racing engines including BRM, BMW, Coventry Climax, and Cosworth FVA powerplants producing approximately 220-223 horsepower at 7800 RPM representing Group 6 sports-racer specification with exceptionally lightweight 1260-pound kerb weight excluding driver through tubular mild-steel space frame construction and four-speed or optional Hewland FT200 five-speed sequential transmission delivering extraordinary power-to-weight ratio and period-correct prototype racing capabilities.

G16 launched 1968 represents Ginetta entry into Group 6 prototype racing establishing limited-production competition specification with approximately seven examples produced competing against Lola T70 and Chevron B16 through lightweight construction philosophy. Production spanning 1968-1969 established British sports-racing heritage with factory-developed G16A variant featuring BRM 2.0-liter racing engine of enhanced output specification. Model achieved recognition among historic racing enthusiasts through authentic period specification and genuine competition pedigree representing late-1960s sports-prototype philosophy emphasizing minimal weight and sophisticated chassis dynamics over outright power establishing enduring appeal among collectors and vintage racing participants.