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13 Sep 2017, 00:05 (Ref:3766413) | #1 | |
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International GT classes
Can anyone explain in simple terms what the differences are between GT3, GT4 and GTE?
I am confused and can't find an explanation. |
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GT4. mildly modified production cars such as Aston Martin V8 Vantage, McLaren 570s etc. Safety equipment such as a rollcage, some mild suspension and aero modification but it differs from car to car. GT3. extensively modified production cars such as McLaren 650s, Mercedes AMG GT GT3, BMW M6 GT3. The car is extensively modified from front to back, all areas of the car changed especially in the way of aero, drivetrain etc. GTE. very extensively modified production cars but nearly prototypes these days compared to the old days of NGT GT2 ten years ago. Porsche 911 RSR, Ferrari 488 GT etc. The cars even more modified then GT3 cars and more often run by factory teams in WEC and IMSA as opposed to GT3 cars which are built mainly to be run by customer teams with some support from the factory for national series and other series such as Blancpain etc Last edited by rich07; 13 Sep 2017 at 01:50. |
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Somebody asked if the McLaren F1 was going to be like the Ferrari F40, Gordon Murray replied, "I don't think so, there's no one at McLaren who can weld that badly." |
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13 Sep 2017, 05:30 (Ref:3766437) | #4 | |
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The reason I posted under this sub form rather than Sports cars is that few Aussies read that sub form, but is important to get as wide an audience as possible for this topic.
This because one of these classes, particularly GT4, may possibly take the place of V8 Supercars when that eventually dies, and it is wise to be informed on what these classes actually are. |
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No worries mate just trying to help answer you questions as best as possible. There are some Aussies in the Sportscar forum but they don't post regularly |
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Somebody asked if the McLaren F1 was going to be like the Ferrari F40, Gordon Murray replied, "I don't think so, there's no one at McLaren who can weld that badly." |
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GT4? Really? I like the class, but in terms of spectacle they really aren't much to write home about. I really doubt that they'd be attractive to the average V8 fans - at least unless significantly modified.
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Ceterum censeo GTE-Am esse delendam. |
15 Sep 2017, 18:39 (Ref:3767179) | #7 | |
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GT4 will replace GT3, I am sure of that. Will it be in 3 years or 6 years. I don't know.
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For example, with the NSX GT3... it would seem only the engine and the basic floorplan and original aluminium spaceframe is stock -- everything else: not even close to stock! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du1ycKBn2cg The others like R8 etc are broadly similar in modification. |
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