Grand Touring (GT)

Grand Touring endurance race cars

Grand Touring (GT) racing has its roots in Europe fromthe early 1950s. GT racing evolved to include endurance racing, where cars were built to be both fast and reliable over long distances.

The 1960s saw iconic models like the Ferrari 250 GT and the Jaguar E-Type dominate the scene. By the mid-1990s, GT racing had become a flagship sportscar class, showcasing a variety of high-performance cars from manufacturers like Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren.

Today, GT cars compete in several racing series, where the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is one of the most notable, featuring the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. Another key series is the IMSA Sports Car Championship in North America, which includes iconic races like the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Classic Gran Touring (GT)

1950s & 1960s

The 1950s & 1960s saw the rise of iconic GT cars like the Ferrari 250 GT, Aston Martin DB4 and Shelby Cobra which were designed for competitive racing. During the 1960s the GT cars got more streamlined to compete on Le Mans and other high-speed circuits. 

Modern GT

00s & onwards

The 2000s brought further innovation with the FIA GT Championship and the American Le Mans Series, where manufacturers like Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Corvette showcased their latest GT models. In recent years, modern GT racing has been defined by the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA Sports Car Championship.