Ginetta’s Supercar Finally Enters Production, Keeps Its Manual and V-8

After debuting in 2019, the Ginetta Akula supercar is lastly heading to manufacturing.
The supercar has a 6.4-liter V-8 engine making 600 horsepower and 494 pound-feet of torque.
Ginetta will solely construct 20 vehicles, and the beginning value is $362,300.

British sports activities automotive maker Ginetta offered the Akula in March 2019 on the Geneva Motor Present. Again then, the corporate promised to begin buyer deliveries in January 2020. That did not occur. However the area of interest model is lastly making issues proper by unveiling a manufacturing model, and whereas it might not be the prettiest supercar on the market, the small print are fairly juicy.

A mid-mounted naturally aspirated 6.4-liter V-8 powers the Ginetta Akula. Displacement has gone up from the unique automotive, which had a smaller 6.0-liter engine. The road-going model nonetheless packs 600 horsepower however torque is down by 26 pound-feet to a nonetheless wholesome 494 pound-feet. Within the turbocharging and electrification period, that output is not overly spectacular. Nevertheless, the Akula is lighter than the overwhelming majority of efficiency vehicles.

Because of a carbon fiber monocoque and flooring, the automotive weighs simply 2,624 kilos, so it is solely 172 lbs heavier than a Miata RF. The Akula routes energy to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed handbook gearbox. Alternatively, prospects can go for a dual-clutch, seven-speed computerized transmission, however why would they? Ginetta installs a limited-slip differential developed in-house and may optionally mount carbon-ceramic brakes for superior stopping energy.

We want extra naturally aspirated supercars in 2024 when nearly everybody goes hybrid or electrical. This “old-school” method is lots fast, with 0 to 62 mph taking solely 2.9 seconds. Flat out, the Akula exceeds 180 mph. Weight is distributed evenly between the 2 axles the place you will discover a double wishbone suspension and 20-inch wheels.

Though efficiency was prioritized, Ginetta additionally envisioned the Akula as a grand tourer by giving it a beneficiant cargo capability of 16.7 cubic ft. It additionally has an electronically adjustable steering column and pedal field together with a big 26.4-gallon gasoline tank. A Corvette C8 can solely take 18.5 gallons. Should you do not drive it such as you stole it, the automotive ought to do 450 miles earlier than it runs out of fuel.

Solely 20 vehicles can be made, and as you’ll be able to think about, the Leeds-built Akula shouldn’t be low cost. Ginetta needs £275,000, earlier than taxes and transport. At present change charges, that works out to $362,300. Many construct slots have already been taken however a restricted quantity are nonetheless up for grabs. The asking value has decreased considerably in comparison with the unique £340,000 ($448,000) sticker.

Should you’re questioning concerning the automotive’s identify, Akula is the Russian phrase for “shark,” which appears becoming given the automotive’s pointy form. The aero bits had been examined within the wind tunnel and are derived from the Ginetta G61-LT-P1 LMP1 race automotive.