In relation to motorsport, Group T5 is a set of technical specifications for prototype cross-country trucks used in off-road Cross-Country Rallying (also called Rally Raid). The group is governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and defined in appendix J, article 287 of its International Sporting Code.[1]

A Unimog U500 built to Group T4 (pre-2020) specifications in the 2006 Dakar Rally.

The FIA launched prototype trucks as Group T4 in 1990, however the Groups T were restructured in 2020 when lightweight vehicles were introduced and the number of car groups were reduced. As part of this Group T4 trucks became Group T5.

Competition

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Group T5 trucks competed in the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup since its inception in 1993, and since 2022 in the World Rally-Raid Championship. However T5 trucks are not eligible to compete for the general classification or have a group classification title. The trucks can only compete for local rally raid victories or class victories.[2]

Regulations

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Trucks eligible for Group T5 must comply with a fixed set of rules according to Appendix J, article 287. The homologation requirement was removed in 2020, each truck may be based from a series-production run of at least 200 units, or based on a chassis of a set FIA standard. The weight has a minimum of 6760 kg, or 8760 kg for vehicle with engines over 10,000cc. Despite certain modifications, the engine is a stock production engine with a maximum displacement of 13000cc. Because of safety regulations, the cabs have a very strong homologated roll cage. A diagonal bar in the rear of the roll cage is mandatory. More diagonal struts are advised.[1]

Classes

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Within the World Rally Raid Championship, T5 classes may include FIA specification trucks or those permitted by the 2021 ASO Dakar Auto regulations which includes sub groups to Group T5:[3][4]

  • Group T5.1: Series production truck built according to FIA Group T5 regulations.
  • Group T5.2: Modified truck conforming to ASO regulations and homologation.
  • Group T5.3: Support trucks

List of Group T4 (pre-2020) homologated vehicles

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Kamaz 4326 in the 2006 Dakar Rally.
 
A Hino Ranger at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
 
A Ginaf X2222 at the 2011 Dakar Rally.
 
A DAF CF before the start of the 2014 Dakar Rally.
No. Marque Model Type Start End
4001   Kamaz 4310 10 May 1, 1992 December 31, 1999
4002   Hino Ranger FT U-FT3HGA-LH May 1, 1992 December 31, 2000
4003   Tatra T815 PR1 6x6.1 August 1, 1992 December 31, 1999
4004   Tatra T815 P27 4x4.1 August 1, 1992 December 31, 1999
4005   Scania P 113 HK 4x4 August 1, 1992 December 31, 2003
4006   Perlini 105F Red Tiger 105 CI/A August 1, 1992 December 31, 1994
4007   Daimler-Benz Actros 1935 AK August 1, 1992 December 31, 2003
4008   Daimler-Benz Unimog U1550 L37 August 1, 1992 December 31, 2003
4009   Daimler-Benz Actros 1936 AK August 1, 1992 December 31, 1999
4010   Ural 43223 September 1, 1992 December 31, 1999
4011   Tatra T815 P17 6x6.1 January 1, 1993 December 31, 2000
4012   Tatra T815 P28 4x4.1 January 1, 1993 December 31, 2000
4013   Daimler-Benz Actros 2635 AK January 1, 1993 December 31, 2003
4014   Daimler-Benz Actros 2636 AK January 1, 1993 December 31, 2004
4015   Renault C290 4x4 January 1, 1993 December 31, 2000
4017   LIAZ 154 154 January 1, 1993 December 31, 2000
4018   LIAZ 111 154 D January 1, 1993 December 31, 2000
4019   MAN 19.422 FA January 1, 1993 December 31, 2007
4020   IPV 180R January 1, 1994 December 31, 2001
4021   Tatra T815 290R75 4x4.1 January 1, 1994 December 31, 2001
4022   Kamaz 49250 January 1, 1994 December 31, 2001
4023   Kamaz 49252 November 1, 1994 December 31, 2001
4024   Kamaz 49251 November 1, 1994 December 31, 2001
4025   Hino Ranger FT U-FT3HGA-LS January 1, 1995 December 31, 2005
4026   Tatra T815 290R75/01 4x4.1 January 1, 1995 December 31, 2006
4027   Iveco 135 E23W/RS August 1, 1995 December 31, 2002
4028   GINAF F2222 4x4 December 1, 1995 December 31, 2005
4029   AM General Hummer H1 Wagon/Truck January 1, 1996 December 31, 2004
4030   Hino Ranger FT FT1JGB-LU January 1, 1996 December 31, 2006
4031   Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great FR415 January 1, 1996 December 31, 2003
4032   Kamaz 49255 October 1, 1996 December 31, 2003
4033   Hino Ranger FT FT1JGB-LD January 1, 1997 December 31, 2007
4034   Daimler-Benz Actros 1844 AK January 1, 1997 December 31, 2004
4035   ÖAF 30 502 VFAEG April 1, 1997 December 31, 2004
4036   Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great FR415 January 1, 1998 December 31, 2005
4037   Tatra T815 2ZER55 16.400 4x4.1 January 1, 1998 December 31, 2006
4038   MAN SX90 DFAEG January 1, 1998 December 31, 2005
4039   Roman 26.550 DFA December 1, 1998 December 31, 2009
4040   Roman 16.550 DFA December 1, 1998 December 31, 2009
4041   Renault Kerax 385 6x6 Type 33EVC2 January 1, 1999 December 31, 2016
4042   MAN L2000 10.224 LAEC January 1, 1999 December 31, 2009
4043   GINAF M2223 December 1, 2000 December 31, 2007
4044   MAN M2000 18.284 LAEC May 1, 2001 December 31, 2008
4045   SCAM SMT 35.3D October 1, 2001 December 31, 2008
4046   Renault Kerax 420 33BVB4 January 1, 2002 December 31, 2013
4047   MAN F2000 19.464 FAC December 1, 2001 December 31, 2008
4048   Kamaz 4911 January 1, 2003 December 31, 2013
4049   MAN 27.464 DFAC January 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4050   Tatra T815 2ZVR45 16.400 4x4.1 January 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4051   Tatra T815 2TVR45 14.1450 4x4.1 January 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4052   DAF FAV CF 75.530 January 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4053   GINAF X2222 December 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4054   GINAF X2223 December 1, 2003 December 31, 2010
4054   Iveco MP190 E44W January 1, 2004 December 31, 2011
4055   Iveco ML140 E24W January 1, 2004 December 31, 2013
4057   Hino Ranger Pro FT FT1JGP January 1, 2004 December 31, 2011
4058   Daimler-Benz Unimog U400 January 1, 2004 December 31, 2014
4059   Daimler-Benz Unimog U500 January 1, 2004 December 31, 2014
4060   MAN 18.530 FAC January 1, 2005
4061   MAN 18.531 FAC January 1, 2006
4062   Tatra T815 2ZOR45 12 400 4x4.1 January 1, 2006
4063   Tatra T815 2TOR45 12 450 4x4.1 January 1, 2006
4064   Iveco AT190 T44W January 1, 2006
4065   MAN TGA 18.480 January 1, 2007
4066   Daimler-Chrysler Axor 1833 AK 4x4 December 1, 2007
4067   Kamaz 4326 January 1, 2008
4068   MAN TGA 26.480 January 1, 2008
Source:[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Specific regulations for Prototype Cross-Country Trucks (Group T5)" (PDF).
  2. ^ "2022 CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY SPORTING REGULATIONS" (PDF). FIA. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ^ "TECHNICAL REGULATIONS AUTO, SSV, CAMION / CAR, SSV, TRUCK" (PDF).
  4. ^ Categories - Dakar Rally
  5. ^ "Group T4 Homolgated vehicles". FIA Historic Database. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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