It also shouldn’t be confused with the Group GT2 from the early 2000s, which evolved into the now-defunct LM GTE class.
The class uses a balance of performance to allow for close competition between competitors.
It was created as the GT3 category became more focused on downforce and also harder to drive for amateur drivers.
[5] In 2021 the GT Sportsclub was renamed to the GT2 European Series, and only allowed for SRO GT2 class cars to compete.
A few non-homologated cars have also raced in GT2 competition, such as the second generation Porsche 935, Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo and the Mercedes-AMG GT Track series.