Performance Review: Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ginetta G60 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Ginetta G60 has a 3726cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The G60 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the G60's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1080 kgs (2380 lbs) this makes the Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 in the same weight category as the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ginetta G60 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3726cc 24V V6 engine produces 310 bhp (231 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 288 lb-ft (390.4 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ginetta G60 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (311.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ginetta G60.

The Ginetta G60 has a Power to weight ratio of 287.0 bhp per ton and 266.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 G60 competing with the 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (311.9 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (311.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ginetta G60 generating around 266.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (291.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 (291.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the G60 and the 1999 Lotus Exige S1 1.8 16v

When talking about the performance of the Ginetta G60 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.46 secs @ 109.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Lotus Exige S1 1.8 16v (12.40 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R (12.41 secs), and the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII GSR (12.41 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 G60 equals the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Ginetta G60 3.7 V6 then how about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

Related Links:

2011 G60 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ginetta

Car Comparison