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.

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[]

in the 2006 Dakar Rally.

A Hino Ranger at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.

A at the 2011 Dakar Rally.

A DAF CF before the start of the 2014 Dakar Rally.

No.	Marque	Model	Type	Start	End
4001	Kamaz		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		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		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		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			January 1, 1994	December 31, 2001
4023	Kamaz			November 1, 1994	December 31, 2001
4024	Kamaz			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			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		DFA	December 1, 1998	December 31, 2009
4040	Roman		DFA	December 1, 1998	December 31, 2009
4041	Renault	Kerax	385 6x6 Type 33EVC2	January 1, 1999	December 31, 2016
4042	MAN		10.224 LAEC	January 1, 1999	December 31, 2009
4043	GINAF		M2223	December 1, 2000	December 31, 2007
4044	MAN		18.284 LAEC	May 1, 2001	December 31, 2008
4045	SCAM		35.3D	October 1, 2001	December 31, 2008
4046	Renault	Kerax	420 33BVB4	January 1, 2002	December 31, 2013
4047	MAN		19.464 FAC	December 1, 2001	December 31, 2008
4048	Kamaz			January 1, 2003	December 31, 2013
4049	MAN		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		FAC	January 1, 2005
4061	MAN		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			January 1, 2008
4068	MAN	TGA	26.480	January 1, 2008

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