The Datsun 240Z is an iconic Japanese sports car famous for bringing exhilarating performance to the masses. But the 240Z also built a hidden history as a giant-slaying rally car defeating European machinery in international events throughout the 1970s. Though never intended for motorsports, the affordable 240Z proved a potent force on the world’s toughest…
Suzuki Rally car may lack the racing pedigree of Toyota or Subaru, but the Japanese automaker has enjoyed hard-fought success in rally competitions worldwide. Leveraging lightweight chassis, momentum conservation, and high-revving engines, underdog Suzuki models like the Swift, Ignis, and SX4 have scored impressive upsets against more powerful competitors. Let’s explore Suzuki’s greatest rally…
Stage rally cars competing in events worldwide represent the pinnacle of power, durability, and car control capability . Stage rallying pushes production-based cars to their limits on closed public roads. Let’s examine the major types of cars that compete in stage rally racing. Modified Production Many grassroots stage rallies run groups for production cars with…
Rally Group B cars formula revolutionized the sport with some of the most powerful and technologically advanced cars ever competed in motorsports, from 1982 to 1986. Group B attracted big-budget factory efforts from the top brands, sparking an era of intense competition and innovation before danger forced Authorities to ban the class. In just five…
Lancia Delta Rally car like the Stratos carved out rally fame, the boxy Delta HF Integrale stands above all as one of the most accomplished rally cars ever produced. Introduced in 1987 and evolving over six years, the Integrale won an astounding six consecutive manufacturer’s titles in the World Rally Championship. Let’s explore the technology…
Hyundai Veloster Rally car looked to the plucky Veloster coupe as an ideal candidate for rally competition. The quirky, asymmetrical three-door stood out from the crowd aesthetically on the street. But could Hyundai transform it into a force on loose surfaces against experienced rivals? The Veloster N rally car provided a resounding yes, scoring impressive…
The Fiat 500 rally car economy car seems an unlikely choice for the extreme demands of rallying. But the tiny 500 built an impressive competition resume in the late 1960s and 1970s, improbably defeating more advanced rally machinery. Let’s explore how the honest underdog Fiat 500 could punch above its weight class. Thanks to skilled…
Skoda Rally car entered the global scene after becoming part of the Volkswagen Group in 1991. But even decades before, Skoda competed extensively in motorsports like rallying. Though little-known outside Eastern Europe, Skoda fielded speedy, reliable rally cars as far back as the 1960s. Let’s explore Skoda’s unsung history in rally racing and learn how…