Group T5
FIA prototype truck class for cross-country rallying.
Group T5 defines the technical rules for prototype cross-country trucks in off-road Rally Raid motorsport. The FIA governs this category under appendix J, article 287 of its International Sporting Code. It emerged in 2020 when the earlier Group T4 trucks were reorganized into this new classification.
Quick Facts
- Minimum weight
- 6,760 kg / 14,903 lb
- Maximum engine displacement
- 13,000 cc / 13.0 L
- Homologation requirement removed
- 2020
- Minimum series production run
- 200 units
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Group T5 trucks are not eligible to compete for the general classification or have a group classification title.
- They can only compete for local rally raid victories or class victories.
- Group T5 trucks competed in the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup since its inception in 1993.
Regulations
Trucks must comply with Appendix J, article 287. Homologation was removed in 2020; each truck must be based on a series-production run of at least 200 units or on a chassis of a set FIA standard. Minimum weight is 6760 kg, or 8760 kg for engines over 10000cc. The engine is a stock production unit with maximum displacement of 13000cc. Cabs require a strong homologated roll cage; a diagonal bar in the rear is mandatory, and more diagonal struts are advised.
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