Two major car families

The "24 Hours of Le Mans" technical regulations distinguish two major car families: The "Prototypes" and "Grand Touring", each of which is split into two parts. Each category fights rigorously for victory in its class.
 

"PROTOTYPES"

The "Prototype" category refers to cars exclusively developed for competition on track and which meet the technical regulations of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. The performance levels and technological development make this category overeign in endurance.

"GRAND TOURING"

The "Grand Touring" category features cars derived from models homologated for road use and which can be purchased. A minimum of 100 road cars must be built by the major car manufacturers and a minimum of 25 for the smaller makes. Easily identifiable by the public, the GTs always achieve great success.