Ginetta G61-LT-P3 explained

Chassis:Carbon Monocoque
Designer:Clive Seddon (technical director)
Alun Denbury (exterior designer)
Races:40
Titles:1
Brakes:Alcon ventilated discs, 6-pot caliper
Length:4605mm
Debut:2021 4 Hours of Dubai
Fuel:Various
Lubricants:Various
Tyres:Michelin
Drivers Champ:1 (2023 Ultimate Cup Series - Proto LMP3 Ultimate)
Engine Name:Nissan VK56 V8 5.6L
Gearbox Name:6-speed sequential gearbox XTrac 1152
Wins:0
Predecessor:Ginetta-Juno P3-15
Technical Ref:[1]
Weight:950kg
Power:455hp
Front Suspension:Ohlins double wishbones, push-rod actuated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension:As Front
Category:LMP3
Team: ARC Bratislava
CMR
Gebhardt Motorsport
Konrad Motorsport
MG Sound Speed Division

The Ginetta G61-LT-P3 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 built to ACO Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. It was designed, and built by Ginetta Cars. The car is the successor to the original Ginetta-Juno P3-15, which was the first LMP3 Prototype.[2] The car can be built from its predecessor, and is set to be eligible in a series of Championships worldwide, such as the European Le Mans Series, and the IMSA Prototype Challenge.[3] The car was launched on the weekend of the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, being publicly unveiled alongside its competitors.[4]

Developmental history

On 23 May 2018, the Automobile Club de I'Ouest announced a brief outline for the 2020 Generation 2 Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) regulations, alongside new chassis models from four approved manufacturers – Onroak Automotive (Ligier), Duqueine Automotive (Norma), ADESS AG and Ginetta being announced as granted homologation for the new ruleset.[5] On 7 February 2019, the ACO announced the new 2nd Generation Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) regulations, with full implementation due by 2021, and with the cars being expected to be raced from 2020 to 2024.[6]

Styling cues from the new Ginetta Akula supercar was incorporated into the bodywork of the car, while the bodywork was developed by the team who had worked on the Ginetta G60-LT-P1 LMP1 car.[7]

It was subsequently revealed on 16 December 2019, that the car already completed over 2,000 km of testing at several tracks within the United Kingdom, with the car being tested by Ginetta factory drivers, as well as other drivers with race experience in the Gen 1 LMP3 cars, who have also accumulated significant mileage in the other Gen II LMP3 cars.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ginetta G61-LT-P3 Technical Specifications. 21 August 2019.
  2. Web site: Ginetta Launch New-for-2020 G61-LT-P3. Ginetta. 2019-08-20. Ginetta. en. 2019-08-21.
  3. Web site: It’s All Systems Go For LMP3 Gen II – dailysportscar.com. www.dailysportscar.com. 2019-08-21.
  4. Web site: Ginetta develops 2020 LMP3 prototype racer. Events. UKi Media &. 2019-06-14. Professional Motorsport World. en-GB. 2019-08-21.
  5. Web site: ACO Confirms First Details of 2020 LMP3 Regulations – Sportscar365. Lloyd. Daniel. sportscar365.com. en-US. 2019-06-23.
  6. Web site: 2020 LMP3 Regulations Revealed – dailysportscar.com. www.dailysportscar.com. 2019-06-23.
  7. Web site: 2020 Ginetta G61-LT-P3 - Images, Specifications and Information. Ultimatecarpage.com. 2019-08-21.
  8. Web site: 2020 Ginetta LMP3 Picking Up Sales – dailysportscar.com. www.dailysportscar.com. 2019-12-31.