What was the most powerful Group B rally car?
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What was the most powerful Group B rally car?
An Audi Quattro S1, one of the most powerful Group B cars.
Is WRC faster than Group B?
This all means that, even though WRC cars make only about 60-65% (even more since 2017) of the power of the best Group B cars, they are ultimately faster around a rally stage and post better times.
Which Group B car is the fastest?
Ford RS200 Despite weighing only 2,600lbs, the RS200 put down a whopping 600hp and 400ft-lbs of torque, giving it a ridiculously potent power-to-weight ratio and making it one of the fastest cars of the Group B era — as well as one of the most iconic.
What was the best Group B car?
As the Group B formula was short-lived, the Peugeot 205 T16 went down in history as the most successful car in the Group B era, amassing two drivers’ and constructors’ titles, and won 16 rallies in total.
What was the fastest Group B car?
When did Group B rally get banned?
1986
Group B cars were banned swiftly and pitilessly in 1986 following the crash of Finnish racer Henri Toivonen and his American co-driver Sergio Cresto at Tour de Corse on the French island of Corsica.
What is the best Group B car?
Will Group B come back?
As a result, it’s unlikely that Group B will ever return, despite the fact that pundits and fans alike are keen for change in WRC regulations. Current cars have too much grip and not enough power, many say.
Why are there only hatchbacks in WRC?
Why Are Hatchbacks Used in Rally? Sedan rally cars were common before the hatchbacks ruled the rally scene. Every possible performance advantage matters in racing, hence why most rally cars are hatchbacks.
Why was Toyota banned from WRC?
In the history of WRC the most blatant case of cheating is Toyota’s illegal turbo discovered at Rally Catalunya 1995. On one hand, it was piece of brilliant engineering but on the other hand it embodied the desperation that TTE was in to make latest Celica competitive.
