List of Group C sports cars

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The following are a list of cars which raced under the Group C formula. Some chassis may have raced in multiple Group C classes through its lifetime, though only the primary class it participated in is listed.

BrandChassisImageYearApplicationsNotesSource
ADA 01 1984C2Rebadged 1982 de Cadenet-Lola LM
03 1988C2March chassis
02B 1989C2Gebhardt chassis
Alba AR2 1983C Jr, C2
AR3 GianpieroMoretti.jpg 1984C2
AR4 1985C2AR3 chassis rebuild for IMSA GTP Lights
AR51985C2
AR6 1986C2
AR81986C2 [1]
AR91989C2 [2]
AR20 1990C
ALD  [ fr ] 01 1985C2
02 1986C2
03 1987C2
04 1988C2
05 1989C2
06 1989C2
C289 1989 ALD C289 (32009499758).jpg 1989C2
C91 1991C2
Alfa Romeo SE048SP Alfa Romeo SE 048.jpg 1990C1Never saw competition
Allard J2X-C 1992C2
Argo JM19 MotorSport World Expo 2012 (8185646028).jpg 1986C2
JM19B 1987C2
JM19C Argo JM19 C.jpg 1988C1
Arundel C2001984C2Later rebuilt to Barbon DB1.
Aston Martin AMR1 Aston Martin racer - 1000kms race - Brands Hatch - 1989 (6976660710).jpg 1989C1
Bardon DB1 1986C2
DB2 or DB1/21987C2 [3]
BMW GTP 1986C1Based on the March 86G, primarily raced in IMSA
Brabham BRC-11982C2Raced only once. [4]
British BarnBB90R1989C2Rebadged Toyota 87C with a Cosworth DFZ [5]
BRM P351 1992C1
Brun Motorsport C91 1991 Brun Judd C91.jpg 1991C1
Ceekar83J1988C2
CheekC2881994C2 [6]
Cheetah G603 1983C1
G604 1984C1
Chevron B36 Chevron B36 Mont-Tremblant.jpg 1986CPrivately modified Group 6 car with Sthemo body
B62 1986C2
Cougar C01 1982C
C01B 1983C
C02 1984C1
C12 1985C1, C2
C20 1987C1
C20B 1988C1, C2
C22 1988C1
C22LM 1989C1
C20S 1990C2
C24S 1990C1
C26S Cougar C26S - Courage Competition - 191 24 Hours of Le Mans.jpg 1991C2
C28LM Cougar Porsche C28 S.jpg 1992C3
C30LM 1993C2Run under Courage nameplate
Dahmen DC884 1984C1
de Cadenet-Lola LM 1982C, C JrBased on a Lola T390 chassis.
Dome RL801980C1
RL811981C1
RC82 Dome RC82 - Chris Craft, Raul Boesel & Eliseo Salazar at the 1982 Silverstone 6 Hours (49905478197).jpg 1982C, C1Chassis developed by March Engineering
RC83 1983C1Chassis developed by Dome
85C1985C1
86C1986C1
87C1987C1
Eagle Performance 700 1990C1Modified Corvette GTP that previously saw action in IMSA with a marine engine, chassis from a Corvette GTP [7] [8]
Ecosse C284 1984C2Modified de Cadenet-Lola Gr.6 with new bodywork, developed by Ray Mallock
C285 1985 Ecosse C285 (44967634875).jpg 1985C2
C286 Ecurie Ecosse Le Mans C286 Rover (2) (21135728709).jpg 1986C2
EMKA C83/1 1983C
C84/1 1983 Emka 84C (20660472215).jpg 1985C1
Ford C100 Ford C100 3.jpg 1982CChassis built by John Thompson's TC Prototypes.
Gebhardt JC843 Gebhardt JC843 at Silverstone Classic 2009.jpg 1985C2
JC853 BILD6126wp.jpg 1985C2
C88 BILD6183wp.jpg 1988C2
C91 Michael Lyons Gebhardt C91 Hockenheim Historic 2021.jpg 1992C2
GKW 862 SP 1986C2Never saw competition, modified Porsche 962
Grid S1 Grid S1 - Emilio de Villota & David Hobbs in the pit lane at the 1982 Silverstone 6 Hours (49904660773).jpg 1982C
S2 1984C1
Harrier RX-83C 1983C Jr
LR41984C2 [9]
LR5
1987 Blue Hawk Harrier LR5 (54128242925).jpg
1987C2
LR6 1988C2
LR7 1989C2
Jaguar XJR-6 Jaguar XJR6.jpg 1986C1
XJR-8 1987 Jaguar XJR-8 at Beaulieu Motor Museum.jpg 1987C1
XJR-9 1986 Jaguar XJR-9.jpg 1988C1
XJR-11 Jaguar XJR-11 (2423002232).jpg 1990C1
XJR-12 1990JaguarXJR12.jpg 1990C1
XJR-14 1991 Jaguar XJR-14.jpg 1991C1
XJR-17 1992C1
Jiro JTK 62C 1987C2Modified Dome 86C
Joest 936C 1982C1Modified Porsche 936
Konrad KM-011 1991C1
Kremer CK5 1982C, C1Modified Porsche 936
Lamborghini Countach QVX Lamborghini-countach-qvx.jpg 1985CBuilt on a Tiga GC84. Chassis developed by Spice Engineering [10]
Lancia LC1 Coupé 2006FOS 1982LanciaLC1Martini.jpg 1983CCars modified by Sivama Motors to meet Group C regulations
LC2 Lancia LC2.jpg 1983C, C1
Team LeMans LM03C  [ ja ]1983AKA Nissan Fairlady Z Turbo C
LM04C  [ ja ]1984AKA Nissan Skyline Turbo C
LM05C  [ ja ]1985
LM06C 1986
LM07C 1987
Lola T610 1982C, C1
T616 1984C2
T92/10 Lola T92-10 - Heinz-Harald Frentzen & Phil Andrews at Redgate at the 1992 SWC round at Donington (50093964072).jpg 1992C1
Lotec M1C 1982C
C302 1985C2
C190 1990C2
LyncarMS831983C2
March 82G 1982C
83G March 83G side.jpg 1983C1AKA Nissan Silvia Turbo C
85G Retromobile 2015 - March Porsche 85 G - 1985 - 001.jpg 1985C1AKA Nissan Skyline Turbo C
86G BMW GTP.jpg 1986C1
87G  [ ja ]1987C1
88G  [ ja ]1987C1
88S 1988C1
Maurer C871987C2
Mazda 717C 1983C Jr
727C 1984C2
737C 1985 Mazda 737C photo2.jpg 1985C2
757 Mazda 757, LM Story, Le Mans.jpg 1987C2
767 1988C2
767B Mazda 767B.jpg 1989C2
787 Mazda 787 LM 1991 8th.jpg 1990C1
787B Mazda 787B in the Mazda Museum.jpg 1991C1
MXR-01 Mazda MXR-01 front-left 2014 WEC Fuji.jpg 1992C1Modified Jaguar XJR-14
McLaren C8 1982CModified McLaren M8F
Mercedes-Benz C11 Mercedes-Benz C11 front-left Mercedes-Benz Museum.jpg 1991C2Chassis developed by Sauber
C291 1991 Mercedes-Benz C291 Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz, 2014 (02).JPG 1991C1
C292 Mercedes Benz C292 (25745989317).jpg 1991C1
Mirage M12 1982C1
Mooncraft MCS Guppy 1983C2
Mussato MXJ-92 1992C2Never saw competition
Nimrod NRA/C2 Nimrod NRAC2.jpg 1982C
NRA/C2B 1983C, C1
Nissan Skyline Turbo C 84Ling Lu 1000 2 0009.jpg 1983C1Chassis developed by Tokyo R&D  [ ja ], front engined, based on the Group 5 Skyline RS Silhouette Formula.
Fairlady Z Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo side.jpg 1985C1Rebranded Lola T810
R85V Nissan R85V front-left 2012 Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery.jpg 1985C1Chassis developed by March Engineering
R86V Nissan R86V front-left1 2015 Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery.jpg 1986C1Chassis developed by March Engineering. Converted to a Nissan R88C and March 88S throughout its lifespan.
R87E 1987C1Chassis developed by March Engineering
R88C Nissan R88C front-left 2012 Suzuka Circuit Time Machine Exhibition.jpg 1988C1Chassis developed by March Engineering
R89C NISSAN R89C.jpg 1989C1Chassis developed by Lola Cars as T89/10
R90CP Nissan R90CP front-right 2015 Nissan Heritage Collection (17316016603).jpg 1990C1Chassis developed by Lola Cars as T90/10
R90CK R90CK Silverstone 2.jpg 1990C1Chassis developed by Lola Cars as T90/10
R91CP NISSAN R91CP.jpg 1991C1Chassis developed by Lola Cars as T91/10
R91CK FromA R91CK.jpg 1991C1Updated Nissan R90CK
R92CP No.1 Nissan R92CP at 1992 Japan Sports Prototype-car Championship.jpg 1992C1Updated Nissan R91CP
P35 NP35 001 (cropped).JPG 1992C1Developed by NPTI, never saw competition
Norma M6 1990C1
Nykjær 1985C2
Olmas GLT-200 1988C2
Peugeot 905 Peugeot 905 1990 Mulhouse FRA 001.JPG 1991C1
905B Evo Peugeot 905 Evo2 at Le Mans Museum.jpg 1992C1
Porsche 936C 1976 Porsche 936 HCC21.jpg 1982CPrivately modified by Joest Racing as all factory built 936 were Gr. 6 cars
956 Porsche 956 (4317272872).jpg 1982C, C1
956B Porsche 956B 2018 Le Mans Classic (31881676398).jpg 1984C1
962C 1992 Porsche 962C from Team Joest at FOS21.jpg 1985C1
962 GTi 1985C1Constructed privately by Richard Lloyd Racing
962 CK6 1985C1Constructed privately by Kremer Racing
Rieger CJ 84 1984C2
ROC 002 1991C1
Rondeau M379C 1980 Rondeau M379B - Le Mans Winner.jpg 1982C, C2
M382 Rondeau M382.jpg 1982C, C1
M482 Rondeau M482 front.jpg 1983C, C1
Royale RP40 RoyaleRP40Buick61-87mia.jpg 1987C2
SARD MC86X  [ ja ] 86Ling Lu 1000 IMG 0047.jpg 1986
Sauber SHS C6 Sauber C6.jpg 1982C, C2
C7 1983C
C8 2011 11 2 Imperial Palace Harrahs Auto collection-1-64 - Flickr - Moto@Club4AG.jpg 1985C1
C9 Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9774).jpg 1987C1
Sehcar C6 Antoine Salamin Sauber Sehcar C6 Musee des transports Lucerne 2013 - 1.jpg 1983CModified Sauber SHS C6
C830 1983C, C1Chassis based on a Ford C100
SimpsonC2861986C2
Spice SE86C Spice SE86C - Spice Engineering - 1986 24 Hours of Le Mans.jpg 1986C2
SE87C 1988C2
SE88C Spice SE88C - Chamberlain Engineering - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1989.jpg 1988C2
SE89C SpiceSE89P-Chevrolet64-89wpb.jpg 1989C1, C2
SE90C Spice SE90C - Ford - Euro Racing - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1991.jpg 1990C1
Sthemo SM01 1983C Jr
SMC2 1984C2
Strandell 85 1985C2
StürtzSM C2881988C1
Tiga GC284 1984C2
GC285 1985C2
GC286 Tiga GC286 at the 2016 Le Mans Classic.jpg 1986C2
GC287 Tiga 287 and a Porsche 962.jpg 1987C2
GC288 Tiga GC288.jpg 1988C1
GC289 Tiga GC289.jpg 1989C2
TOJ C390 [11] 1982C, C1
TOM'S Celica C  [ ja ]1982CFirst group C car by TOM'S
82C 83Ling Lu 500 2 0013.jpg 1983C
83C 1983C
84C 1984C1Designed by Dome and built by TOM'S
85C 1985 Toyota 85C (45831134012).jpg 1985C1Designed by Dome and built by TOM'S
86C  [ ja ]1986C1Designed by Dome and built by Tom's
Toyota 87C Toyota 87C at Goodwood 2014 002.jpg 1987C1
88C ToyotaGTP98paddock-WPB89.jpg 1988C1Designed by Dome and built by TRD
88C-V 1988C1Designed by Dome and built by TRD
89C-V Toyota 89C-V Honda Collection Hall.jpg 1989C1
90C-V Toyota 90C-V 2010 Motorsport Japan.jpg 1990C1Designed and built by TRD
91C-V Toyota 91C-V (Esso) front-left 2012 WEC Fuji.jpg 1991C1
92C-V Toyota 92C-V.jpg 1992C2
TS010 The frontview of No.33 TOYOTA TS010 CASIO.JPG 1992C1
93C-V 1993C2Updated Toyota 92C-V
URD C81 1982C, C2
C83 S14.14.54 - Le Mans & Prototyper - 90 - URD BMW, 1986 - Jorgen Strojer - opvisning - DSC 1237 Balancer.jpg 1983C
Veskanda C11985C1Built by K&A Engineering, the only Australian designed and built Group C car. Powered by a 6.0L Chevrolet V8.
WM P82 1982C
P83  [ de ]1983C
P83B 1984C1
P86  [ de ]1986C1
P87 1987C1
P88 IMG 6069-Le Mans Heritage Club.jpg 1988C1
P489 1989C1
Zakspeed C1/4 Zakspeed C1-4, Jan Thoelke (1985-08-02 Sp).jpg 1983CModified Ford C100
C1/81983C, C1Modified Ford C100
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