The Hoonitron is a fully-electric, all-wheel-drive rally car developed by Audi and Hoonigan Racing. It was designed and built specifically for Ken Block, a world-renowned rally driver and stunt performer, to use in his Gymkhana video series. The Hoonitron made its debut in October 2022 and has since become a symbol of the future of…
The legendary Audi Sport Quattro has a rich and fascinating background in automotive history. This article will delve into the importance and significance of the model, its design and features, performance and powertrain, racing legacy, rarity and collectability, and ultimately, its enduring legacy. Brief history of Audi Sport Quattro The Audi Sport Quattro has a…
The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4: Japan’s Rally Hero for the Road In the late 1980s, Mitsubishi dominated the high-flying world of Group A rallying with the turbocharged, four-wheel drive Lancer Evolution model. Seeking to capture sales from success on the motorsport stage, they launched a road-going version called the Galant VR-4 to bring fierce rally-bred performance…
The Lancia 037 is a mid-engine rally car built by Italian car manufacturer Lancia in the early 1980s. The developers had purpose-built it to compete in the FIA World Rally Championship, and in 1983, it became the last rear-wheel drive car to win the championship. A supercharged four-cylinder engine producing around 265 horsepower powered the…
The Legendary Fiat 131 Racing Miracle In the 1970s, Fiat found racing success with an unlikely challenger – the everday Fiat 131 family sedan. Through innovation, passion and determination, Fiat engineers transformed this humble car into a rally giant killer, going head to head with the likes of Porsche, Mercedes and Lancia. The rear-wheel-drive 131…
Ford RS200 Evolution – The Ultimate Street-Legal Group B Monster In the 1980s, Ford sought to challenge Audi and Peugeot in the brutal Group B era of rally racing. Their weapon was the RS200, a mid-engine turbocharged monster purpose-built for competition. While the regular RS200 was unbelievable enough, Ford created the even more extreme RS200…
Audi Quattro – The Rally Icon That Changed the Game with AWD The Audi Quattro holds an iconic place in motorsports history as the rally car that single-handedly popularized all-wheel drive. Debuting in 1980, the Quattro utilized an advanced AWD system coupled with a powerful turbocharged engine to absolutely dominate rally racing through the 1980s….
Ford RS200 – The Iconic Group B Rally Legend The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined rally car that Ford developed in the 1980s to compete in the exciting Group B era of rally racing. Only 200 road-going RS200s were built to meet homologation requirements, making the RS200 one of the most rare and valuable Group…