Group R
In relation to motorsport governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, Group R refers to a set of regulations providing production-derived vehicles for outright competition. The Group R regulations were created in 2012 as a replacement for Group A and Group N cars, and took effect from 2013.[1][2] No new cars will be homologated under Group A or Group N regulations, and instead existing cars are reclassified according to Group R rules. As part of its structure, the Group R regulations have a provision for GT cars, known as RGT.[3][4][5]
Classes under Group R [edit]
Group R consists of six classes, designated R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RGT; some of these groups will contain their own sub-groups, with cars allocated to each group based on their weight, engine size and powertrain. Teams and drivers are sorted into a specific championship based on the class their car fits into.[6] Cars classified as R1, R2 and R3 contest the World Rally Championship-3 for two-wheel drive cars; specially-prepared R2 cars are also used in the Junior World Rally Championship. Cars classified as R4 and R5 compete in the World Rally Championship-2 alongside existing Super 2000 and Group N Production Cars. Cars classified as RGT are not eligible to compete in either the WRC-2 or WRC-3 championships, but may instead compete for World Championship points alongside World Rally Cars.
| Class | Engine capacity |
Engine type |
Fuel | Minimum weight |
Drivetrain | Homologation requirement |
Championship eligiblity |
Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1A | Up to 1400cc | Normally-aspirated | Petrol | 980 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | Toyota TMG Yaris R1A[2] |
| R1B | 1400cc to 1600cc | Normally-aspirated | Petrol | 1030 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | Renault Twingo R1 |
| R1T | 1400cc | Turbocharged | Petrol | TBA | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | TBA |
| R2B | 1400cc to 1600cc | Normally-aspirated | Petrol | 1030 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3, Junior WRC | Ford Fiesta R2[7] |
| R2C | 1600cc to 2000cc | Normally-aspirated | Petrol | 1080 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3, Junior WRC | Ford Fiesta R2[7] |
| R3C | 1600cc to 2000cc | Normally-aspirated | Petrol | 1080 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | Renault Clio R3 |
| R3D | Up to 2000cc | Supercharged | Diesel | 1150 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | Fiat Grandepunto R3D |
| R3T | Up to 1600cc | Turbocharged | Petrol | 1150 kg | Two-wheel drive | 2500 per year | WRC-3 | Citroën DS3 R3T[8] |
| R4 | Greater than 2000cc | Turbocharged | Petrol | TBA | Two- or four-wheel drive | n/a1 | WRC-2 | Subaru Impreza R4 |
| R5 | 1600cc | Turbocharged | Petrol | TBA | Four-wheel drive | TBA | WRC-2 | Peugeot 208 R5[9] |
| RGT | No limit | Turbocharged or supercharged | Petrol | TBA | Two-wheel drive | TBA | none | Lotus Exige R-GT[4] |
Notes:
- ^1 — The R4 class is for cars competing under Group N regulations for production cars prior to 2013. No new cars will be homologated under Group N regulations, and the R4 category will be gradually phased out.
References [edit]
- ^ "Specific regulations for cars in Groups R". FIA.com. Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ a b Elizalde, Pablo (13 August 2012). "Toyota unveils entry-level WRC Yaris". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 23 August 2012. "Toyota said the car will be able to compete in the World Rally Championship under the R1A regulations once it is homologated by the FIA before the end of the year."
- ^ "Specific Regulations for GT Production Cars". FIA.com. Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 19 May 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ a b Paur, Jason (23 December 2011). "Lotus Shakes Down Its Rally-Spec Exige". Autopia (Wired). Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ Holmes, Martin (19 December 2011), The Return of the Rallying Sports Car, retrieved 23 August 2012
- ^ "Exciting changes for 2013 WRC". WRC.com. WRC Official Website. 21 Sep 2012. Retrieved 01 Oct 2012.
- ^ a b "Junior WRC is where it's at, says top rally man". WRC.com. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "81e Rallye Monte Carlo 2013 Entry List". rallye-magazin.de. Monte Carlo Rally. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ Evans, David (27 September 2012). "Peugeot uncovers new 208 R5-spec rally car". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 27 September 2012.
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