BMW produced the M3 as a road - going
homologation version of its 3 Series to gain eligibility to compete in the German Touring Car Championship.
With 300bhp in race trim, and close to 200bhp for the road - going
homologation version, the BMW E30 M3 arrived just in time for the 1980s yuppie generation to idolise and aspire to.
Porsche's 2014 911 911 Turbo S is the quickest - accelerating road - going series production 911 to date: faster than the latest 911 GT3 («Reloaded,» Sept. 2), faster than the 997 GT2 RS and faster than the road - legal
homologation version of the Le Mans - winning 911 GT1.
Look closely too at the Impreza 555, the Group A
homologation version of the Impreza Turbo.
Not exact matches
Mercedes adhered to the
homologation requirements of DTM, meaning any changes that were to be implemented on the race car had to first find their way onto the street
version.
The Ferrari 288 GTO is more extreme
version of the 308 GTB that was designed to meet
homologation requirements for the wild Group B racing series.
As a roadgoing
version of the 275 race car that placed third overall at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, this grey coupe carries quite a motorsports pedigree and is one of only three GTB / C Speciale Berlinetta Competitonze cars produced for
homologation regulations.
Compared to the 993 GT2, the 996
version was created primarily as a roadcar rather than a
homologation track special.
Which is only fitting, since the MC12 is a
homologation special - the roadgoing
version of the racing car that finished fifth in class in the 12 Hours of Sebring this year.
A Sport
homologation special was available for the road, but only 200 were made and they cost twice the price of the standard
version.
In contrast to the race
version of the MC12, of which street - legal
versions were produced for
homologation purposes, the MC12 Corsa is intended for private use, albeit restricted to the track, as the Corsa's modifications make it illegal to drive on the road.
A crucial step in the design of the GT2
version of the Corvette C6.R was the selection of the Corvette ZR1 as the basis for its
homologation.
Like a lot of the legendary road cars from this era, the 911 GT2 road car was built due to a
homologation requirement for a rear - wheel drive
version of the 993 Turbo, to be used in various racing series.
The Dodge Charger Daytona was a
homologation special created to get a more competitive
version of the Charger onto the NASCAR oval.
The GT3 is a
homologation special for the FIA GT3 races and though Mk 1 did not have a RS
version it came in comfort and club sport
versions.
BMW built 167 road - legal
versions based on the European ETCC - spec racer for
homologation purposes.
The previous generation E-Class was available in the E350 Coupe and Cabriolet
versions and now Mercedes has brought down the new E400 Cabriolet for
homologation.
GT Sport «s
homologation special
version of the Lancer Gr.B rally car...