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FIA divides GT cars into four categories called GT1 ( formerly GT ), GT2 ( formerly N-GT ), GT3 ( recently introduced ) and GT4.

The GT1 and GT2 divisions are very close to the ACO rules outlined above, and again some crossover racing does occur, particularly in the GT2 class.

The GT3 class is relatively new and was introduced for 2006.

These cars are closer to standard form than in GT2, and in most cases modifications are restricted to those found in one-make cups.

GT4 is another new category for non-professional drivers in production-based cars with very few racing modifications – for example, no aerodynamic aids or body modifications are permitted.

All of the categories ( with the exception of GT2 ) have their own championships / cups run by the FIA.

Currently, GT2 is defunct in the FIA, and only runs in Le Mans Series / ALMS ; however, the FIA has also announced that GT2 cars will be able to compete in the FIA GT1 World Championship in 2012 in a World Class along with GT3 cars.