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. 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 ICategory II-SH Engine size weight Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to
Category II-SC Category II-SS Engine size weight Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Over
Cars Many cars fall within the rules of Group E. Examples are the Tatuus N.T07 (SS) and the Renault Mégane Trophy (SH). ManufacturerModelImageDebut LigierJS P42018 NormaM202003 OsellaFA302004PA20002013PA201994PA272008PA302012 RenaultMégane Trophy2005 TatuusN.T072007
References
External links FIA Group E regulations