IFRL Gr.4 is where you should learn to race, and it's where a lot of a league's closest racing actually happens. The cars are a notch slower than Gr.3 and much more forgiving, so a mistake is something you can catch instead of a spin. Here are the Gr.4 cars we trust, chosen for feel in a full field, not one-lap pace.
The easy ones to love
Toyota GR86 / 86 Gr.4. The standout. Eager into corners, easy on tires and fuel, and there's no track where picking it is a mistake. If you're new to Gr.4, start here. It teaches you good habits and never surprises you.
Alpine A110 Gr.4. Light and nimble, rewards smoothness, and a joy through direction changes. A great car for a driver who likes to flow rather than muscle.
Jaguar F-Type Gr.4. Neutral, powerful, and very easy to get used to. A comfortable all-rounder that does nothing to scare you.
The stable ones
Nissan GT-R Gr.4. All-wheel drive, planted everywhere, and the safe pick for a mid-pack driver who wants a car that stays put. Especially good in the wet.
Subaru WRX Gr.4. The other all-wheel-drive anchor. Strong traction out of slow corners and confident in changing conditions.
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport. Mid-engine balance, forgiving at the limit, and a natural companion to the 911 for Porsche fans. Pairs a Gr.4 season nicely with a Gr.3 one.
A note on drivetrain
The biggest feel difference in Gr.4 is where the power goes. Rear-wheel-drive cars like the 86 and the Cayman rotate more and reward throttle control. All-wheel-drive cars like the GT-R and WRX put power down earlier and are more stable, especially on a bumpy track or in the rain. Neither is better. If you're fighting the car on corner exit, an all-wheel-drive Gr.4 will feel like a relief. If you want the car to turn, go rear-drive.
The honest advice
Same as it is for Gr.3: pick one and stay with it. The GR86 is the closest thing to a can't-go-wrong choice in the class, and a month in one car will do more for your pace than any amount of car-swapping. Learn where it brakes, learn how it rotates, and Gr.4 racing becomes the most fun twenty minutes of the night.
The IFRL rotates a five-car Gr.4 pool through the season at 675 PP. The current pool is in our Garage. Related: Gr.3 vs Gr.4 · the best Gr.3 cars · racecraft: surviving lap one.