Ginetta officially unveiled its brand-new challenger to compete in the 2026 GT2 European Series powered by Pirelli during the latest round at Spa-Francorchamps.
The Ginetta GT2 is a purposefully designed and built racing machine. Powered by a Ginetta-manufactured, supercharged, 6.3-litre V8, the GT2 is capable of up to 800bhp and benefits from upgrades including a billet aluminium block and billet dry sump, both also machined in-house by Ginetta engineers.
Full carbon fibre bodywork assists in keeping the GT2’s target weight down to just 1,250kg. Meanwhile, top tier components from industry leading partners include an XTrac trans axle LMP gearbox with custom ratios, Sachs triple plate clutch, Ohlins TTX40 double wishbone suspension, Alcon GT endurance brake discs and callipers, a full Motec electronic suite, and Pirelli racing slick tyres. The car’s final specifications remain subject to Balance of Performance.
The British brand’s addition comes alongside the series announcing its expansion in 2026 to include a new class for Silver driver pairings, joining the existing categories of Pro-Am – which will be open to Gold and Platinum drivers for the first time – and the Am class.
Ginetta also adds a seventh manufacturer to the field, joining Audi, KTM, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche.
Speaking at the car’s launch on the eve of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, Mike Simpson, Chief Executive of Ginetta Motorsport, said: “The Ginetta GT2 is the most exciting entry into high-level GT racing available today. We are hugely proud of the new car, both in terms of what it offers drivers and what it means to the brand.
“Today’s announcement will allow our drivers to perform under globally leading SRO GT2 regulations, with direct access to a thriving international race calendar. In doing so, it will truly represent Ginetta on the global GT stage, showcasing our engineering excellence and driver-first ethos. I can’t wait to see it on the grid.”
Stéphane Ratel, Founder and CEO of SRO Motorsports Group, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ginetta to the GT2 European Series grid for 2026. With a number of exciting initiatives in place for next season, the addition of a new manufacturer is especially encouraging. The Ginetta GT2 promises to uphold the brand’s reputation for performance and affordability, while also adding greater variety to the field. SRO has enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with Ginetta, which has been a cornerstone of GT4 since the category was launched in 2007. I am hopeful that we can replicate this success in GT2.”
The Ginetta GT2 will be eligible in the GT America series once homologation has been finalized, surfacing as a new possible contender for 2026.
