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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. [1]
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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. [1]
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Many cars fall within the rules of Group E. Examples are the Tatuus N.T07 (SS) and the Renault Mégane Trophy (SH).
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