Group E is a formula racing class governed by the FIA for racing cars. Group E was first mentioned in Appendix J of the International Sporting Code in 1990.
Summary
Group E features very few technical regulations. For safety regulations the articles refer to the category (I, II or III) the car is comparable with.
Group E features four different subclasses:
- Category I: Vehicles comparable to Category I must comply with the homologation criteria of Group N, Group A or Group R and have at least 4 seats and their original structure must remain identifiable at any time.2
- Category II-SH: Silhouette-type cars (Cars with the appearance of a large production car with 4 seats);
- Category II-SC: Sports cars (Two seater competition cars, open or closed, built especially for competition);
- Category II-SS: Single-seater track type cars of International Formula or Free Formula cars.
| Category I | |
|---|---|
| Category II-SH | |
| Engine size | weight |
| Up to 1,000 cc (61.0 cu in) | 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) |
| Up to 1,400 cc (85.4 cu in) | 550 kilograms (1,210 lb) |
| Up to 1,600 cc (97.6 cu in) | 580 kilograms (1,280 lb) |
| Up to 2,000 cc (122.0 cu in) | 620 kilograms (1,370 lb) |
| Up to 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in) | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) |
| Up to 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) | 780 kilograms (1,720 lb) |
| Up to 5,000 cc (305.1 cu in) | 860 kilograms (1,900 lb) |
| Up to 6,500 cc (396.7 cu in) | 960 kilograms (2,120 lb) |
| Category II-SC | |
|---|---|
| Category II-SS | |
| Engine size | weight |
| Up to 1,150 cc (70.2 cu in) | 360 kilograms (790 lb) |
| Up to 1,400 cc (85.4 cu in) | 420 kilograms (930 lb) |
| Up to 1,600 cc (97.6 cu in) | 450 kilograms (990 lb) |
| Up to 2,000 cc (122.0 cu in) | 470 kilograms (1,040 lb) |
| Up to 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in) | 560 kilograms (1,230 lb) |
| Up to 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) |
| Up to 5,000 cc (305.1 cu in) | 765 kilograms (1,687 lb) |
| Up to 6,000 cc (366.1 cu in) | 810 kilograms (1,790 lb) |
| Over 6,000 cc (366.1 cu in) | 850 kilograms (1,870 lb) |
Cars
Many cars fall within the rules of Group E. Examples are the Tatuus N.T07 (SS) and the Renault Mégane Trophy (SH).
| Manufacturer | Model | Image | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligier | JS P4 | 2018 | |
| Norma | M20 | 2003 | |
| Osella | FA30 | 2004 | |
| PA2000 | 2013 | ||
| PA20 | 1994 | ||
| PA27 | 2008 | ||
| PA30 | 2012 | ||
| Renault | Mégane Trophy | 2005 | |
| Tatuus | N.T07 | 2007 |
External links
References
International Sporting Code (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'automobile. 1990. p. 121. http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/regulation/file/Appendix%20J%201990%20%28Art.251-256%29.pdf ↩
Appendix J - Art. 251 (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 2013. p. 1. http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/regulation/file/251%20%282013%29.pdf ↩