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| Category | Prototype/track day |
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| Constructor | Ginetta Cars |
| Designer(s) | Peter Smith (lead designer) [1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | carbon fiber monocoque |
| Engine | Chevrolet LS3 6,200 cc (378.3 cu in) V8 mid-engined |
| Transmission | Xtrac six-speed transaxle |
| Weight | 900 kg (1,984.2 lb) |
| Brakes | Alcon Monoblock |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
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Ginetta Cars revamped its sports prototype production with the acquisition of Juno Racing Cars in 2014. For 2015 Ginetta-Juno the brand launched the LMP Track Car. [2] After launching the Ginetta-Juno LMP3, the company launched the G57 P2. This sports prototype was fitted with a more powerful Chevrolet LS3 engine. Also the G57 P2 has 30% more downforce that its LMP3 relative. [3] The official launch was at the Autosport International show in January 2016. [4]
The G57 P2 made its racing debut at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the V de V Endurance Series. Four cars entered the race, all four finished. The best placed G57 P2 finished in third place overall, with Ginetta director Lawrence Tomlinson sharing a drive with Mike Simpson. [5] At the end of the racing season the G57 P2 raced in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Bryan Herta, Colton Herta and Ryan Carpenter placed the prototype in third place overall. [6] Starting in 2017 the G57 P2 was given a separate class in the 24H Proto Series. [7]
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