Gilbern Genie 1966-1969
| Gilbern Genie | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Gilbern Sports Cars (Components) Ltd |
| Production | 1966-1969 197 made |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Ford Essex V6 engine (2.5L or 3.0L) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93 in (2,400 mm) |
| Length | 159 in (4,000 mm) |
| Width | 65 in (1,700 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Gilbern Invader |
In 1966 a larger, more up-market model, the Genie, appeared at the London Motor Show. It could be had with either a 2.5- or 3-litre Ford Essex V6 engine and gearbox with optional overdrive, but the steering and back axle were still BMC units from the MGB. The engine was fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburetor on most cars, although a small number were built with Tecalemit Jackson fuel injection. The rear suspension differed from the MG in having coil-spring/damper units and trailing arms. On early Genies, the rear axle was located with a Panhard rod, which was then changed to a Watts linkage on later examples.
The 2.5-litre version was dropped in 1968. In 1969, a complete car cost around £2000.
late model Gilbern Genie