Group GT1, also known simply as GT1, was a set of regulations maintained formerly by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), for Grand Tourer racing. The category was first created in 1993, as the top class of the BPR Global GT Series, and was included in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It fell under FIA regulation from 1997, after the BPR series came under the control of the FIA, becoming known as the FIA GT Championship. The category was dissolved at the end of 2011. The category may be split into four distinctive eras, from its debut in 1993–1996, 1997–1998, 2000–2009, 2010–2011.
The McLaren F1 GTR, a GT1 car from the early era, which made its debut in 1995. This car is chassis #06R, also known as #29 Harrods Mach One Racing
Jaguar XJ220 GT, used in the Italian GT Championship in 1993
Ferrari F40 GTE LMGT1 at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans
Porsche 911 GT1 (993) which would mark the beginning of the GT1 Prototype era
A grand tourer (GT) is a type of car that is designed for high speed and long-distance driving due to a combination of performance and luxury attributes. The most common format is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement. Grand tourers are most often the coupé derivative of luxury saloons or sedans. Many iconic car models, such as the Ferrari 250 GT, Jaguar E-Type, and Aston Martin DB5, are considered classic examples of gran turismo cars.
1951 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
1960 Maserati 3500 GT
1963 Aston Martin DB5