Group B Rally

The Wildest Era of Rallying 1982–1986

Group B was the most extreme class of rally racing ever created. With virtually no restrictions on power or technology, manufacturers built monsters that produced over 500 horsepower in cars weighing barely 1,000 kilograms. The era ended after a series of fatal accidents, but the legend lives on.

18 cars in this exhibition

Audi Sport Quattro (1984)

Audi Sport Quattro

Audi Sport quattro S1 (1985)

Audi Sport quattro S1

Lancia Delta S4 (1985)

Lancia Delta S4

Audi Sport Quattro (1985)

Audi Sport Quattro

Porsche 959 (1986)

Porsche 959 (1986)

Porsche 959 (1987)

Audi Quattro (1982)

MG Metro 6R4 (1985)

Lancia Delta HF Turbo (1985)

Lancia Delta HF Turbo

Lamborghini LM002 (1986)

Lamborghini LM002

Toyota Celica GT-Four (1986)

Toyota Celica GT-Four

Subaru XT (1986)

Subaru XT (1985)

Fiat Panda 4x4 (1983)

Ford RS200 (1984)

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 (1984)

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1987)

Lancia Delta HF Integrale

History

1982

Group B Begins

FISA introduces Group B regulations, requiring only 200 homologation units.

1983

Audi Quattro Dominance

Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system revolutionizes rallying.

1985

Peak Power

Factory cars exceed 500 hp. The Peugeot 205 T16 and Lancia Delta S4 push boundaries.

1986

The Ban

After fatal crashes, FISA bans Group B at the end of the season. The era of unlimited rally cars is over.

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