Gilbern genius
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| Production period: | 1966-1969 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupe |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 2.5–3.0 liters (104–121 kW) |
| Length: | 4039 mm |
| Width: | 1651 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2356 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1118 kg |
| successor | Gilbern Invader |
The Gilbern Genie was the second car model from the British manufacturer Gilbern .
description
The model was presented at the London Motor Show in 1966. It had a 2.5 liter V6 engine or a 3.0 liter V6 engine made by Ford . The four-speed gearbox, which was optionally equipped with overdrive , also came from Ford . As with the smaller Gilbern GT model, the steering and the rear axle came from the MGB . In contrast to the MG, the rear axle suspension was equipped with spring struts and drawn trailing arms.
The 2.5 liter version ran out in 1968. In 1969 the fully assembled car cost around £ 2000. 197 were built in three years.
With a wheelbase of 2356 mm, the vehicle was 4039 mm long, 1651 mm wide and 1320 mm high. The curb weight was given as 1118 kg.
In 1969 the Gilbern Invader replaced the model.
Engines
| Manufacturer | design type | Displacement | power |
|---|---|---|---|
| ford | 6 V | 2495 cc | 141 bhp (104 kW) |
| ford | 6 V | 2994 cc | 141–165 bhp (104–121 kW) |
literature
- Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader : The International Automobile Encyclopedia . United Soft Media Verlag, Munich 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8 .
Web links
- Gilbern Owners Club website (accessed September 29, 2013)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e David Culshaw , Peter Horrobin : The complete catalog of British cars 1895-1975 . Veloce Publishing plc, Dorchester 1997, ISBN 1-874105-93-6 .
- ↑ Michael Sedgwick , Mark Gillies , Jon Pressnell : AZ of cars 1945-1970 . Bay View Books, 1993, ISBN 1-870979-39-7 .
