iRacing has five GTE cars. The list has not grown in years, because the real GTE class is gone. But in 2026 iRacing rebuilt the physics of all five, so the class is worth a second look.
Here is the list, what each car is, where you can race them and how I would choose. Checked on 5 October 2026 against iRacing's own car pages and season notes.
The iRacing GTE cars list
| Car | Engine | Power (iRacing figure) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 GTE | 4.0 litre twin turbo V8, mid engine | About 490 hp | $11.95 |
| Ford GT GTE | Twin turbo V6, mid engine | 530 hp | $11.95 |
| BMW M8 GTE | Twin turbo V8, front engine | Over 500 bhp | $11.95 |
| Porsche 911 RSR | 4.0 litre flat six, no turbo | 510 hp | $11.95 |
| Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | 5.5 litre V8, no turbo, mid engine | 500 hp | $11.95 |
Power figures are the ones iRacing publishes on each car page. Prices are from OverTake's car list for 2026 Season 4. None of the five is included with the base membership.
Do not read much into the power numbers. The class runs under a Balance of Performance, so on track the cars are closer than the table suggests.
For everything else in the sim, see my full iRacing car list.
What a GTE car is
GTE was the top GT class at Le Mans, in the World Endurance Championship and, under the name GTLM, in IMSA. Factory teams, factory drivers, cars built only to race.
The real class is finished. IMSA dropped GTLM after 2021 and the WEC ran GTE for the last time in 2023. GT3 cars took over both. That is why iRacing's list stops at five.
In the sim, the difference you feel first is the brakes. GTE cars have no ABS. You have traction control, but if you hit the brake pedal like you do in a GT3, you lock the fronts and go straight on. You need to brake hard at the start and release the pedal as the car slows down, like in a single seater.
They also have more downforce and more power than a GT3, so they are faster over a lap. Less forgiving, more rewarding.
What changed in 2026
This is the part most old guides miss. In 2026 Season 2, iRacing put the whole GTE class through a physics refresh to bring it in line with its current GT3 cars. From the February 2026 development update:
- New slick tires on the latest tire model.
- Wet tires. The class can now race in the rain.
- A minimum ride height of 50 mm, and 70 mm on Nordschleife layouts. Setups from before the update fail tech.
- Ride height is set directly in the garage, and the garage layout is simpler.
- New baseline setups with a recommended damper range noted in the garage.
- A small BoP adjustment to go with the new heights.
Later builds added smaller things: anti roll bars you can change during a pit stop, and new pit stop rule sets in Season 4.
What it means for you: any GTE setup or "best car" ranking from before March 2026 is out of date. Start from the iRacing baseline and work from there.
Where GTE cars race
The home of the class is the GTE Sprint Series. iRacing describes it as 45 minute races with the cars limited to half their fuel capacity. All five cars are eligible.
It is a Class B road series. In the Season 4 schedule the entry requirement is shown as Class C 4.0, so you can get in with a C licence and a safety rating of 4.0 or more. If you are not there yet, my guide on how to rank up in iRacing covers the fastest clean way.
The series is not the busiest on the service. GT3 has far more drivers. Before you buy, look at the participation for your time slots. A great car is no fun in a split of six.
You can also use the cars in hosted sessions, leagues and against the AI. iRacing updated the AI drivers for the GTE class in the same Season 2 build.
The five cars
Ferrari 488 GTE
Mid engine, 4.0 litre twin turbo V8, about 490 hp and 479 lb ft of torque by iRacing's numbers. The real car won the WEC GT manufacturers' title in its first season in 2016.
A turbo V8 gives you a lot of torque out of slow corners. That is good for lap time and hard on the rear tires if your right foot is greedy. I would pick it if you already drive a mid engine GT3 and want something familiar.
Ford GT GTE
Twin turbo V6, 530 hp and 494 lb ft on iRacing's page. Ford built this car for one job, to win its class at Le Mans in 2016, fifty years after the GT40. It did.
Look at the shape: a narrow cabin and those open buttresses at the back. It was drawn for the long straights at Le Mans. On paper that makes it the one I would try first at low drag tracks like Le Mans, Monza and Daytona.
BMW M8 GTE
The only front engine car in the class. Twin turbo V8, over 500 bhp. It is also the biggest looking car on the grid.
Front engine cars are usually calmer on corner entry and under braking, because the weight is over the front wheels. With no ABS, that helps. If you are coming from GT3 and worried about locking up, I would start here.
Porsche 911 RSR
The RSR is the 911 where Porsche moved the engine in front of the rear axle. 4.0 litre flat six, no turbo, 510 hp, 1,243 kg and a six speed sequential, all from iRacing's page.
No turbo means the throttle does exactly what your foot asks. That makes the car easier to balance on exit than the turbo cars. It also has the best sound in the class, by a distance. If you only buy one GTE for fun, this is the one I would buy.
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R
The newest car of the five. It was the first mid engine Corvette racer and made its debut at the 2020 24 Hours of Daytona. 5.5 litre V8, no turbo, 500 hp at 7,400 rpm.
Same logic as the Porsche: a naturally aspirated engine with linear power, in a mid engine layout. A good choice if you like the Ferrari's balance but want a smoother throttle.
Which GTE car should you buy?
Since the 2026 refresh I would not trust any fixed ranking, and the BoP moves. So choose on how the car drives, not on a tier list.
- Coming from GT3, nervous about no ABS: BMW M8 GTE.
- You want the easiest throttle: Porsche 911 RSR or Corvette C8.R.
- You race mostly on fast, low drag tracks: try the Ford GT first.
- You want the one that feels closest to a mid engine GT3: Ferrari 488 GTE.
Then test before you pay. Drive the cars you are considering on the track of the week, ten clean laps each. Look at your consistency, not your best lap. The car you can repeat lap after lap without locking a wheel is the one that will win you races.
When you have chosen, the same setup logic as my iRacing GT3 car setups applies: start from the baseline, change one thing at a time.
GTE or GT3?
If you only have budget for one class, buy GT3. More series, more drivers, more splits at every hour of the day. My list of the best iRacing GT3 cars is the place to start.
GTE is for when you want something more demanding. No ABS teaches you to brake properly, and that skill goes with you to every other car. I say the same thing to the young drivers I coach in karting: the brake pedal is where the lap time is.
FAQ
How many GTE cars are in iRacing?
Five: the Ferrari 488 GTE, Ford GT GTE, BMW M8 GTE, Porsche 911 RSR and Chevrolet Corvette C8.R.
Are the iRacing GTE cars free?
No. All five are paid content, listed at $11.95 each for 2026 Season 4.
Are GTE cars faster than GT3 in iRacing?
Yes. They have more power and more downforce. How much faster depends on the track.
Do GTE cars have ABS in iRacing?
No. They have traction control but no ABS, so you have to modulate the brake pedal yourself.
What licence do I need for GTE in iRacing?
The GTE Sprint Series is a Class B road series. The Season 4 schedule shows the entry requirement as Class C 4.0.
Will iRacing add more GTE cars?
I would not expect it. The real class ended in 2023 and GT3 replaced it. What iRacing did in 2026 was rebuild the five cars it already has.
Do old GTE setups still work?
No. Since 2026 Season 2 the class has a 50 mm minimum ride height, 70 mm on Nordschleife layouts, and setups from before the update fail tech.