Group N

This category includes adverts for rally cars known as Group N which are based on production model of street road legal cars. This category is also known as Production rally car category and was introduced by FIA in 1982 and this category of rally cars are still in action by today all over the world mostly in national rally championships. From 2013 FIA decide no new cars will be homologated under Group N rules. This cars are 2.0 litre turbo charged 4WD - 4 wheel drive cars with around 280hp and minimum weight of 1230 kg. Most of the component of the car are the same as from road cars version but Gr.N cars have modified front and rear suspension elements (dampers, springs) but geometry has to be maintained, modified exhaust system, the catalytic converter has to be maintained, modified engine management. In 2001 FIA decided to modify the rules applicable to GroupN cars as of 2001. The major changes include: Gearbox and gear ratios can be changed for stronger, possibly dog-style engagement ones (i.e. not using synchromeshes). The dimensions of the brakes can be increased and calipers can be changed for multi pot ones. The transmission final drive ratios can be altered. Suspension geometry can vary and attachment point on the chassis can be relocated within 20mm. The rear sits can, finally, be removed.

Group N cars are used, mostly, by drivers who either have no extensive rallying experience and wish to learn or drivers who cannot afford the budget related to building a full Group A rally car (which can cost up to 4 times the price of a Group N car) not to speak of WRC class rally cars.

Most famous Group N rally cars are Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 5-6-7-8-9-X, Proton Satria NEO, Dacia Sandero, Fiat Stilo Abarth, Mazda 323 4WD, Mitsubishi Colt,