Group T4

An Unimog U500 built to Group T4 specifications in the 2006 Dakar Rally.

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile launched Group T4 in 1990 to facilitate rally trucks in rally raid competitions. The regulations are included in appendix J of the International Sporting Code.

## Contents

* 1 Competition
* 2 Regulations
* 3 List of Group T4 homologated vehicles
* 4 References

## Competition

Group T4 trucks compete in the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup since its inception in 1993. However T4 trucks can compete, the trucks are not eligible to compete for the general classification or have a group classification. The trucks can only compete for local rally raid victories or class victories.[1] The Dakar Rally, Baja Aragón, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge among other rally raids form the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup. Group T4 vehicles are allowed to compete in other rally raid competitions as well, such as the Silk Way Rally.

## Regulations

Trucks eligible for Group T4 homologation must comply with a fixed set of rules according to Appendix J, article 287. The truck must be a production based chassis and have conventional bodywork. The laden weight has a minimum of 3.500kg. Despite certain modifications, the engine is a stock production engine. While the Unimog U500 engine is 'only' 6374cc, the engine of most trucks exceed more than 10000cc.

Because of safety regulations, the cabs have a very strong roll cage. A diagonal bar in the rear of the roll cage is mandatory. More diagonal struts are advised.[2]

Rally raids such as the Dakar Rally and the Silk Way Rally have added rules to the standard Group T4 rules. The Silk Way Rally bases its rules on the Dakar Rally.[3] Both rallies know sub groups to Group T4:

Group T4.1
Series production truck built according to FIA Group T4 regulations.
Group T4.2
Modified truck conforming to ASO regulations and homologation.
Group T4.3
It is the rally support trucks (Trucks built according to Group T4.1 or Group T4.2 regulations and serving a "rapid assistance" role.[4]

## List of Group T4 homologated vehicles

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

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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 |

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## References

1. ↑ "FIA Cross Country Rallies - Sporting Regulations - 2017". http://www.fia.com/file/53779/download/9254?token=8Wo7qnxu.
2. ↑ "Appendix J 2017 - Article 287 - Cross Country Truck Technical Regulations". http://www.fia.com/file/51650/download/12816?token=tM0eCoMq.
3. ↑ "Silk Way Rally 2017 Car / Truck Regulations". http://www.silkwayrally.com/upload/medialibrary/131/1316ba8bbe8f51ef1fdc47fd7933e0f4.pdf.
4. ↑ "Dakar 2018 - Car - SxS - Truck Regulations". http://netstorage.lequipe.fr/ASO/dakar/2018/reglements/REG_AC_DK18_CLEAN_FINAL_FR_SP_2018_EN.pdf.
5. ↑ "Group T4 Homolgated vehicles". http://historicdb.fia.com/cars/list/field_group/t4-3267.

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