Ginetta G55 GT4 (GT4)
The Ginetta G55 GT4 is a lightweight British GT racer built around simplicity, mechanical grip, and low running costs. Designed for club-level and professional GT4 competition, it uses a tubular spaceframe chassis with a front-mounted V6 and rear-wheel-drive layout, making it a pure, old-school driver’s car in the modern GT field.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.7L Ford-derived naturally aspirated V6 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~380 hp (283 kW)
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,200 kg
Dimensions: ~4,300 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,180 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,680 mm
Tires: GT4-spec slicks or treaded performance tires on racing alloys
Brakes: Ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The G55 GT4 is a predictable, momentum-based GT car that feels approachable without being dull. It doesn’t rely on huge aero or power to go fast; instead, it rewards clean lines, tidy inputs, and confidence on the brakes. The chassis is communicative and the car rotates neatly when you use weight transfer to your advantage, making it a great platform for learning racecraft and consistency.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V6 has a crisp, muscular note with a very mechanical character. It isn’t the loudest or most exotic GT sound, but it builds cleanly through the rev range and gives you a clear sense of throttle position and load. In sim, it feels immediate and linear, with none of the lag or complexity you’d get from turbo or hybrid machinery.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable on entry and composed in medium-speed turns, with mild understeer if you overdrive the front end.
Traction: Good rear grip on corner exit, though it will still punish abrupt throttle inputs and cold tires.
Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with enough ABS-friendly modulation to keep trail braking accessible.
Top Speed: Respectable rather than spectacular, with performance that depends heavily on circuit layout and slipstreaming.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep your momentum up. The G55 GT4 shines when you prioritize exit speed, use gentle steering inputs, and avoid scrubbing speed in longer corners. It’s especially rewarding on technical circuits where balance and consistency matter more than raw horsepower.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Ginetta G55 GT4 has a compact, purposeful look with aggressive GT bodywork and a distinctly British race-car attitude. Its squat stance, wide arches, and clean surfacing make it look every bit the lightweight endurance weapon, and in sim it carries liveries very well with a simple, muscular silhouette.
Whether you're racing door-to-door in a mixed GT field or chasing lap times in practice, the Ginetta G55 GT4 delivers a pure, disciplined, and highly enjoyable driving experience — a true driver’s GT4 car.