Ginetta completes its first wind tunnel tests

After announcing its presence in 2018 at the start of 2017 with a new non-hybrid LM P1, developed with the assistance of Paolo Catone (ex-Peugeot ) or Adrian Reynard, Ginetta recently began the first five-day wind tunnel tests.

The prototype, which will be powered by a Mecachrome block, passed through the installation of Williams Advanced Engineering in Grove, Ginetta's partner in this project. A second session is scheduled in the coming weeks.

“This was a very positive first test for Ginetta, comments Andy Lewis, head of aerodynamics at Ginetta. We had simulated hundreds of races in CFD before moving to Williams Advanced Engineering. We conducted aerodynamic mapping and correlation exercises to verify the initial results of the tunnel. And from there, aerodynamic development got off to a good start with big improvements in efficiency. »

“Our first week of testing at Williams Advanced Engineering was a huge success, continues Ewan Baldry, technical director of Ginetta. The amount of data collected, together with the gains we have made in the tunnel, gives the Leeds team a fantastic platform to move forward on the aerodynamic development of our LM P1 project.

The model itself was a work of art. The many lines, scale tires, reduced friction suspension, intricacy of the uprights and brake details were all to behold. Additionally, the Mecachrome engine had been reproduced using rapid prototyping technology. All this means we have a fantastic tool for our aero development. »

Ginetta hopes to build ten examples of the LM P1 for 2018.