Group b rally cars book

The group b regulations fostered some of the fastest, most powerful, and most sophisticated rally cars ever built and is commonly referred to as the golden era of rallying. There is a wealth of information about the history of certain rally cars you can only find information about here, including the lancia beta coupe, citroen sm and ds rally prototypes, mazda rx7 group b, renault 17 gordini, and so on. Group b didnt live a long life, but in the few short years that it sat atop the wrcs class structure, it featured some of the coolest cars ever to rally fords rs200, peugeots 205 turbo 16. The rally group b shrine and its owner are not affiliated with any entity or seller in the stores and in no way endorses the companies, individuals, or their products. Group b rally cars 10 banned race cars howstuffworks. But all the technical development came to a head in the year 1986, when the euphoria somehow turned into an ungovernable risk. The group b international motorsports category was conceived in the late seventies as a return to the good old days when amateur and factory teams alike could run the same production. Group b rally cars could make upwards of 500 horsepower and went well over 100 mph 160 kph source.

Jean todt of ferrari f1 fame picked the group b rule book to pieces, learned from audis mistakes, and hatched a cunning plan. As the world rally championship rolled into the 1980s, the rearwheeldrive cars such as the ford escorts, fiat 1s and lancia stratos were pushed aside to make way for a new era. The turbocharged engine was midmounted and, of course, drove all four wheels. Toivonens car had over 500 brake horsepower and could shoot from 0 to 60 mph 97 kph in two seconds source. Due to the nature of rally racing, no fans or race marshals were in the area. This example has fewer than 2100 miles, and given that it has never been raced or restored, its a prime candidate for any group b collection. I know you dont need much more than to read the words group b to get excited about something from that era, and its nice to be talking about something new for a change this means that you can soon look forward to watching a short film set in 1986 at the peak of group b rallying, when the cars were more extreme than ever. Too fast to race the group b rally monsters youtube.

Group b, the so called golden era of rallying was introduced in 1982 as a replacement for group 4. It gives an overview of the major events, the leading cars and crews, the factory teams, the changes of regulations both technical and sporting as well as results plus many stories of incidents and occurrences. Can be used for anything from overland to off road rallies. Group b cars emerged from a wide variety of manufacturers. Complete set includes computer, power supply unit, pulse generator, cable drive, wires, and even screws. The rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars by john davenport, reinhard klein isbn. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Things start with the pre group b stratos, a car that many regard as the first purposebuilt rally car from the factory. The group b regulations fostered some of the quickest, most powerful and sophisticated rally cars posted on.

In no event shall the rally group b shrine and its owner be liable for your actions and purchases in the stores. Car was fully rebuilt including sandblasting of all chassis 2 years ago including seats, belts and fire extinguisher. The buff is very similar in design to the ford rs200, a group b rally car made in the 1980s. The ultimate group b rally collection is up for auction at. Heres how current wrc cars compare to the monstrous group. The ultimate group b rally collection is up for auction at no reserve. A problem that the engineers fixed a few months later by rehomologating the rally quattro a2 with a slightly destroked engine to 25 cc x1. Class b12 top tier cars class b9, b10, b11 lower tier cars group 4 transfers.

Group b the rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars book. Group b remembered the cars that took rallying to the brink. Bonhams has acquired a rare collection of rally cars, coming from a single owner, scheduled for auction later this summer. On paper, the peugeot 205 t16 seems to outclass its competitors, but is it really the best car in its class. A collectible vintage unit used in group b rally cars. Group b the rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars. Guide to rally car classes and second hand buying tips. They show to best effect the technical details of the extreme rally cars of group b, the slightly crazy ambiance of the time, as well as plenty of action from the special stages. A shorter fourwheeldrive car with more rearbiased weight. Group b welcomed some of the most spectacular rally cars the world had ever seen, boasting fourwheeldrive and in some cases over 500 brake horsepower. While group b was put out to pasture in 1986, the legendary cars born in that era will live on forever and now is your chance to buy one or all of them, should your pockets be deep enough.

Lancia claimed the first title for a group b racer in 1983 with the 037 in distinctive white, red and twoshadesofblue martini livery. Car is built after group 4 rules including safety cage and fia certificate and you can get fia car passport for fia historic rally championships. Rallywebshop racingwebshop mcklein store switch to homepage. B ut if audi changed the game, it was peugeot that defined the era. On 2 may 1986, henri toivonen, his codriver sergio cresto, and group b rally cars died on this corner.

The rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars by john. This category includes adverts for historic rally cars and cars from the famous group b regulations. This book tells the story of all the cars developed within group b, from the quattros to the outstanding lancias and peugeots and to the exotic sports cars from porsche and mazda. Jean todt of ferrari f1 fame picked the group b rule book to pieces, learned from audis mistakes, and hatched a cunning. Group b was a set of regulations introduced in 1982 for competition vehicles in sportscar. The photography is paralel to none, and the value of this book to a true rally fan cannot be underestimated. Dont miss this film set in the heart of group b rallying. The original assortment including group b homologation cars from lancia, peugeot, ford and audi arrives courtesy of a prominent enthusiast who has had possession of the automobiles for quite some time. Amazing group of killer b rally cars up for auction 350. Progun rally in illinois to counter school walkout. Developed under the code name w201, the mercedes group b effort was doomed from the start. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved. Group a when rallying created road car icons books. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.

But all the technical development came to a head in the year 1986, when the euphoria. Here you can find info on each of the amazing group b rally cars that competed in the world rally championship wrc and international rallying. The new mcklein book, group a when rallying created road car icons, covers the ten years from 1987 to 1996. It can drive sideways and has special air brakes and wheel spikes to aid in sudden stops. However, wrc cars are set to go through some big changes in 2017, with power being increased to 380bhp, reducing the gap in performance when comparing them to the old group b machines.

Once the 4wd audi quattro was released, mercedes shelved the idea. Considering beans preference for fords throughout the series, the design similarities are very likely to be deliberate. The original rally quattro debuted in 1980, and was very much based on the road car versions of the car, but with a highly tuned 300bhp engine. To look it at it out of context, its a treacherous lefthander with a drop so vast the. But three decades later, that isnt such a big deal in the context of showcasing just how wild some of these group b cars got. Group b the owners edition of davenport john, klein. The w201 used a front engine, rear drive arrangement. The shortlived group b era has acquired legendary status among rally fans, it was a set of regulations introduced in 1982 for competition vehicles in sportscar racing and rallying regulated by the fia. Is there any experts out there who have driven all the cars in group b 4wd and know how to rank them in dirt rally, not real life. Group b the rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars history books. An original and rare 1986 lancia s4 martini rally car is being offered for sale, perhaps the perfect example of a group b rally car. Buy group b the rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars book the most exciting cars ever to grace the rally scene, and still considered the epitome. The anatomy of a group b rally car history and tech of rallyings golden era unprecedented levels of power, excitement and controversy.

The group b owners edition from mcklein publishing is not just another book about the legendary rally cars of the 1980s. There will also be a new aero package making the cars 50mm wider than they currently are plus larger wings and bumpers. The group b cars where aerodynamic like nothing rally had seen before. That doesnt sound too concerning until you remember that group b rally cars were raced on public roads, dirt roads and other trails in a thrilling test of speed, control and communication between driver and codriver. Group a group n group b world rally car super 2000. Group b the rise and fall of rallyings wildest cars english gruppe b. This face book page was created to assist rallying with group b trust which is europes premier organisation for supplying rally cars of historic interest including the period of group b. The anatomy of a group b rally car history and tech of. Even more from the full story behind the awesome group b rally cars, featuring mindblowing contemporary and archive racing footage of these firebreathing rocket ships at blistering speeds. The rwd platform later used in the 190 series of cars was developed with help from cosworth to compete in heated battles in dtm. The quattro was good, but the smaller and nimbler 205 utilised the full freedom of group b regulations. At the introduction of group b fan numbers went up and more manufactures entered the rally game. Along with austin rover, ford, audi, peugeot, lancia, opel and toyota all produced group b rally cars. Group a was basically a production car that was modded to rally, group b was a rally car that was modded to production because fia rules and such.