Ginetta Releases Unnamed Sportscar
The Ginetta supercar concept that debuted in 2019, now confirmed in production form as the Akula, is one of Britain's most compelling takes on the track-focused road car: 600 hp from a dry-sumped naturally aspirated V8, aerodynamics derived directly from LMP1 racing, and a production run limited to just 20 cars globally. Ginetta, a company with roots back to 1958, has never built anything quite like it.
Who Is Ginetta?
Ginetta is a Yorkshire-based British sports car manufacturer that has existed since 1958, building its reputation through limited sports cars and, more recently, as a major force in professional motorsport through its control series cars. Their return to relevance as a road car maker came in 2010 with the production of track-focused machines, culminating in the LMP1 programme that ultimately informed the technology and aerodynamic approach of this supercar project.
The V8 Engine: 600 hp, No Electronics Needed
The engine is a naturally aspirated V8 in an almost mid-mounted position, built on a billet aluminium block with a titanium valve train, producing 600 hp. The engine's responsiveness is such that Ginetta did not feel electronic stability management was necessary: the power delivery is clean and linear enough for skilled drivers to manage without electronic assistance. Paddle shifters handle gear changes via either a six-speed manual with triple-plate clutch or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, depending on customer preference. Performance targets are a 0 to 100 km/h time of under 3 seconds and a top speed in excess of 320 km/h.
Aerodynamics: LMP1 Derived, 5% Short of a Race Car
The front of the car is a deliberately complex arrangement of grilles, air passages, sculpted cutouts, and open ducts, none of which are decorative. Every opening serves an aerodynamic function. The package was derived from the Ginetta G61-LT-P1 LMP1 race programme: a carbon fibre flat floor, front splitter, turning vanes, rear wing and rear diffuser combine to produce downforce rated at only 5 percent less than an LMP3 racer. At 1,150 kg, the power-to-weight ratio is approximately 500 hp per tonne. Full technical details are available at Ginetta's official Akula page and in evo magazine's production confirmation.
Exclusivity and Price
Just 20 examples will be built, each priced at £275,000 plus taxes. Deliveries were announced for 2020 in the original concept reveal, with the production car confirmed in 2024. Twenty buyers worldwide will own one of the most aerodynamically sophisticated road cars Britain has ever produced.
Hypercars and Track-Focused Vehicles at TheArsenale
The Ginetta Akula's philosophy, maximum track performance on road-legal tyres, is shared by a number of vehicles in TheArsenale's collection. The RAESR Tachyon Speed Electric Hypercar and the Delage D12 F1-Inspired Hypercar represent the same pursuit of ultimate performance from different technical starting points. For electric hypercar innovation, the Nitid Trinity Electric Hypercar is available exclusively through TheArsenale's curated car collection.
