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{{Short description|Class of racecars}}
{{Short description|Class of race cars}}

'''SRO GT2''' is a class of [[Grand tourer]] racing cars aimed at gentleman drivers and maintained by the [[SRO Motorsports Group]]. Despite the name, this class slots between [[Group GT4]] and [[Group GT3]] in terms of performance. The class also shouldn’t be confused with the [[Group GT2]] from the early 2000s. The class uses a [[Balance of performance]] to allow for close competition between competitors.
'''SRO GT2''' is a class of [[grand tourer]] racing cars maintained by the [[SRO Motorsports Group]]. Despite the name, this class slots between [[SRO GT4|GT4]] and [[Group GT3|GT3]] in terms of performance. The cars have more power than GT3 cars, with the most powerful entries at nearly 700 horsepower. However, they don’t have anywhere nearly as much downforce as a GT3 car. It also shouldn’t be confused with the [[Group GT2]] from the early 2000s, which evolved into the now-defunct [[LM GTE]] class. The class uses a [[balance of performance]] to allow for close competition between competitors.


== History ==
== History ==
The new GT2 category was announced by the SRO in 2018. It was created as the GT3 category became more focussed on downforce and also harder to drive for amateur drivers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stephane Ratel On His New GT2 Class Concept {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2018/07/27/stephane-ratel-on-his-new-gt2-class-concept.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> The GT2 cars would mainly focus on having a powerful engine with 640-700hp, which would be more powerful than a 560hp GT3 engine, while having low downforce more similar to the GT4 category.
The new GT2 category was announced by the SRO in 2018. It was created as the GT3 category became more focused on downforce and also harder to drive for amateur drivers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stephane Ratel On His New GT2 Class Concept {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2018/07/27/stephane-ratel-on-his-new-gt2-class-concept.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> The GT2 cars would mainly focus on having a powerful engine with 640-700hp, which would be more powerful than a 560hp GT3 engine, while having low downforce more similar to the GT4 category.


The first GT2 race was a [[Porsche]] single-make event at the [[2019 24 Hours of Spa]], fielding the [[Porsche 911 GT2#GT2 RS Clubsport|911 GT2 RS Clubsport]] alongside a few [[Porsche 935#935 (second generation - 2019)|Porsche 935s]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS Clubsport & 935 To Make Race Debuts At Spa {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/07/24/porsche-911-gt2-935-to-make-race-debuts-at-spa.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> A second GT2 car, the [[Audi R8 (Type 4S)#R8 LMS (GT2)|Audi R8 LMS GT2]], also made its public debut at the same time. The R8 GT2 saw its race debut at the 2019 [[GT Sports Club]] finale at Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GT2 racing to return with Blancpain GT Sports Club in Barcelona |url=https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/news/163/gt2-racing-to-return-with-blancpain-gt-sports-club-in-barcelona |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=Fanatec GT2 European Series |language=en-GB}}</ref>
The first GT2 race was a [[Porsche]] single-make event at the [[2019 24 Hours of Spa]], fielding the [[Porsche 911 GT2#GT2 RS Clubsport|911 GT2 RS Clubsport]] alongside a few [[Porsche 935#935 (second generation - 2019)|Porsche 935s]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS Clubsport & 935 To Make Race Debuts At Spa {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2019/07/24/porsche-911-gt2-935-to-make-race-debuts-at-spa.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> A second GT2 car, the [[Audi R8 (Type 4S)#R8 LMS (GT2)|Audi R8 LMS GT2]], also made its public debut at the same time. The R8 GT2 saw its race debut at the 2019 [[GT Sports Club]] finale at Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GT2 racing to return with Blancpain GT Sports Club in Barcelona |url=https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/news/163/gt2-racing-to-return-with-blancpain-gt-sports-club-in-barcelona |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=Fanatec GT2 European Series |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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During 2020, both [[KTM]] and [[Lamborghini]] launched their GT2 models, the [[KTM X-Bow#Racing|KTM X-bow GT2]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=KTM X-BOW GTX & GT2 Set For Autumn Launch {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/05/05/ktm-x-bow-gtx-gt2-set-for-autumn-launch.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> and the [[Lamborghini Huracán#Huracán Super Trofeo GT2 (2021–present)|Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo GT2]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Lamborghini to Make Huracan Super Trofeo Eligible for GT2 – Sportscar365 |url=https://sportscar365.com/industry/lamborghini-to-make-huracan-super-trofeo-eligible-for-gt2/ |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=sportscar365.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
During 2020, both [[KTM]] and [[Lamborghini]] launched their GT2 models, the [[KTM X-Bow#Racing|KTM X-bow GT2]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=KTM X-BOW GTX & GT2 Set For Autumn Launch {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/05/05/ktm-x-bow-gtx-gt2-set-for-autumn-launch.html |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> and the [[Lamborghini Huracán#Huracán Super Trofeo GT2 (2021–present)|Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo GT2]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Lamborghini to Make Huracan Super Trofeo Eligible for GT2 – Sportscar365 |url=https://sportscar365.com/industry/lamborghini-to-make-huracan-super-trofeo-eligible-for-gt2/ |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=sportscar365.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2021 the GT Sportsclub was renamed to the [[GT2 European Series]], and only use the SRO GT2 class cars to compete.
In 2021 the GT Sportsclub was renamed to the [[GT2 European Series]], and only allowed for SRO GT2 class cars to compete. The [[GT America Series]] also added the GT2 category as a class alongside its GT3 and GT4 classes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SRO Motorsports Group |url=https://www.sro-motorsports.com/gt-america |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=SRO Motorsports Group}}</ref>


== Homologated cars ==
== Homologated cars ==
As of March 26 2022, five cars have been homologated with two more cars, the [[Mercedes-AMG GT#Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (2023–present)|Mercedes-AMG GT2]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=Mercedes-AMG becomes the latest manufacturer to join the GT2 ranks |url=https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/news/347/mercedes-amg-becomes-the-latest-manufacturer-to-join-the-gt2-ranks |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=Fanatec GT2 European Series |language=en-GB}}</ref> and the [[Maserati MC20#Motorsport|Maserati MC20 GT2]] in coming in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maserati Confirm GT2 Version of MC20 {{!}} dailysportscar.com |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/07/26/maserati-confirm-gt2-version-of-mc20.html |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=www.dailysportscar.com}}</ref> A few not-homologated cars have also raced in GT2 competition, such as the [[Porsche 935#935 (second generation - 2019)|second generation Porsche 935]], [[Ferrari 488|Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo]] and the [[Mercedes-AMG GT#Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (2023–present)|Mercedes-AMG GT Track series]].
As of January 7 2024, seven cars have been homologated for the SRO GT2 class. A few non-homologated cars have also raced in GT2 competition, such as the [[Porsche 935#935 (second generation - 2019)|second generation Porsche 935]], [[Ferrari 488|Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo]] and the [[Mercedes-AMG GT#Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (2023–present)|Mercedes-AMG GT Track series]].
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!Homologation
!Year
!Year
!Manufacturer
!Manufacturer
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!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
!GT2-001
|2018
|2018
|[[Porsche]]
|[[Porsche]]
|[[Porsche 911 GT2#GT2 RS Clubsport|911 GT2 RS Clubsport]]
|[[Porsche 911 GT2#GT2 RS Clubsport|911 GT2 RS Clubsport]]
|[[Porsche motorsport]]
|[[Porsche in motorsport|Porsche AG]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 911.jpg|180x180px]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 911.jpg|150x150px]]
|Includes Evo<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-28 |title=Porsche 911 GT2 evo kit launched at Monza with podium success |url=https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/news/370/porsche-911-gt2-evo-kit-launched-at-monza-with-podium-success |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=Fanatec GT2 European Series |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|Includes Evo<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-28 |title=Porsche 911 GT2 evo kit launched at Monza with podium success |url=https://www.gt2europeanseries.com/news/370/porsche-911-gt2-evo-kit-launched-at-monza-with-podium-success |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=Fanatec GT2 European Series |language=en-GB}}</ref>
|-
|-
!GT2-002
|2019
|2019
|[[Audi]]
|[[Audi]]
|[[Audi R8 (Type 4S)#R8 LMS (GT2)|R8 LMS GT2]]
|[[Audi R8 (Type 4S)#R8 LMS (GT2)|R8 LMS GT2]]
|[[Audi Sport GmbH|Audi Sport]]
|[[Audi Sport GmbH|Audi Sport]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 81.jpg|180x180px]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 81.jpg|150x150px]]
|
|
|-
|-
!GT2-003
|2020
|2020
|[[KTM]]
|[[KTM]]
|[[KTM X-Bow#SRO GT2|X-Bow GT2]]
|[[KTM X-Bow#SRO GT2|X-Bow GT2]]
|[[Reiter Engineering]]
|[[Reiter Engineering]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 16.jpg|180x180px]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 16.jpg|150x150px]]
|
|
|-
|-
!GT2-XXX
|2020
|2020
|[[Lamborghini]]
|[[Lamborghini]]
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|
|
|GT2 kit for the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo
|GT2 kit for the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo
Includes Super Trofeo Evo and Evo2
|-
|-
!GT2-XXX
|2021
|2021
|[[Brabham]]
|[[Brabham]]
|[[Brabham BT62#Brabham BT63|BT63 GT2]]
|[[Brabham BT62#Brabham BT63|BT63 GT2]]
|[[Brabham Automotive]]
|[[Brabham Automotive]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 1.jpg|180px]]
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 1.jpg|150x150px]]
|[[Brabham BT62]] developed to GT2 specifications
|[[Brabham BT62]] developed to GT2 specifications
|-
|-
!GT2-XXX
|2023
|2023
|[[Mercedes-AMG]]
|[[Mercedes-AMG]]
|[[Mercedes-AMG GT|AMG GT2]]
|[[Mercedes-AMG GT#AMG GT2 (2023–present)|AMG GT2]]
|[[Mercedes-AMG]]
|[[Mercedes-AMG]]
|
|[[File:GT2 European Series 2022 Spielberg Nr. 55.jpg |180px]]
|
|
|-
|-
!GT2-XXX
|2023
|2023
|[[Maserati]]
|[[Maserati]]
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*'''[[GT2 European Series]]'''
*'''[[GT2 European Series]]'''
*'''[[GT America Series]]'''
*'''[[GT America Series]]'''
⚫
*'''[[Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie|Nürburgring Langstrecken Series]]'''


Additionally, the following series allow SRO GT2 cars to participate alongside other competitors:
Additionally, the following series allow SRO GT2 cars to participate alongside other competitors:


⚫
*[[GT Sports Club America]]
⚫
*'''[[GT Winter Series]]'''
*'''[[24H Series]]'''
*'''[[24H Series]]'''
⚫
*'''[[Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie]]'''
*'''[[Belcar]]'''
*'''[[Belcar]]'''
⚫
*'''[[ESET V4 Cup]]'''
*'''[[Danish Endurance Championship]]'''
*'''[[Danish Endurance Championship]]'''
⚫
*'''[[ESET V4 Cup]]'''
*'''[[GT Cup Open Europe]]'''
⚫
*[[GT Sports Club America]]
⚫
*'''[[GT Winter Series]]'''
{{DEFAULTSORT:GT2}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:GT2}}


Revision as of 12:40, 5 July 2024

SRO GT2 is a class of grand tourer racing cars maintained by the SRO Motorsports Group. Despite the name, this class slots between GT4 and GT3 in terms of performance. The cars have more power than GT3 cars, with the most powerful entries at nearly 700 horsepower. However, they don’t have anywhere nearly as much downforce as a GT3 car. It also shouldn’t be confused with the Group GT2 from the early 2000s, which evolved into the now-defunct LM GTE class. The class uses a balance of performance to allow for close competition between competitors.

History

The new GT2 category was announced by the SRO in 2018. It was created as the GT3 category became more focused on downforce and also harder to drive for amateur drivers.[1] The GT2 cars would mainly focus on having a powerful engine with 640-700hp, which would be more powerful than a 560hp GT3 engine, while having low downforce more similar to the GT4 category.

The first GT2 race was a Porsche single-make event at the 2019 24 Hours of Spa, fielding the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport alongside a few Porsche 935s.[2] A second GT2 car, the Audi R8 LMS GT2, also made its public debut at the same time. The R8 GT2 saw its race debut at the 2019 GT Sports Club finale at Barcelona.[3]

During 2020, both KTM and Lamborghini launched their GT2 models, the KTM X-bow GT2[4] and the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo GT2.[5]

In 2021 the GT Sportsclub was renamed to the GT2 European Series, and only allowed for SRO GT2 class cars to compete. The GT America Series also added the GT2 category as a class alongside its GT3 and GT4 classes.[6]

Homologated cars

As of January 7 2024, seven cars have been homologated for the SRO GT2 class. A few non-homologated cars have also raced in GT2 competition, such as the second generation Porsche 935, Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo and the Mercedes-AMG GT Track series.

Homologation Year Manufacturer Model Developer Photo Notes
GT2-001 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Porsche AG Includes Evo[7]
GT2-002 2019 Audi R8 LMS GT2 Audi Sport
GT2-003 2020 KTM X-Bow GT2 Reiter Engineering
GT2-XXX 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo GT2 Lamborghini Squadra Corse GT2 kit for the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo

Includes Super Trofeo Evo and Evo2

GT2-XXX 2021 Brabham BT63 GT2 Brabham Automotive Brabham BT62 developed to GT2 specifications
GT2-XXX 2023 Mercedes-AMG AMG GT2 Mercedes-AMG
GT2-XXX 2023 Maserati MC20 GT2 Maserati

Series

Since 2020, SRO GT2 cars have been either exclusive to or in a distinct class in each of the following series (bold indicates an active series that currently uses SRO GT2 cars):

Additionally, the following series allow SRO GT2 cars to participate alongside other competitors:


References

  1. ^ "Stephane Ratel On His New GT2 Class Concept | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  2. ^ "Porsche's 911 GT2 RS Clubsport & 935 To Make Race Debuts At Spa | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  3. ^ "GT2 racing to return with Blancpain GT Sports Club in Barcelona". Fanatec GT2 European Series. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  4. ^ "KTM X-BOW GTX & GT2 Set For Autumn Launch | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  5. ^ Lloyd, Daniel. "Lamborghini to Make Huracan Super Trofeo Eligible for GT2 – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  6. ^ "SRO Motorsports Group". SRO Motorsports Group. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  7. ^ "Porsche 911 GT2 evo kit launched at Monza with podium success". Fanatec GT2 European Series. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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