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How many Group B cars were there?
Group B cars could be two-seaters and the minimum production was 200 cars….Groups N, A and B.
| Displacement | Naturally-aspirated | 4000 cc |
|---|---|---|
| Supercharged or turbocharged | 2857 cc | |
| Weight | 1100 kg | |
| Wheel width (front & back) | 24″ | |
| Cars | Ferrari 288 GTO, Porsche 959 |
What was the first Group B car?
Lancia’s competition budget was comfortably the biggest of the bunch before Audi gatecrashed its party, so the Turin firm probably felt quite confident in its ability to take the fight to the German upstarts with its first Group B car, the 037.
Why did Group B get banned?
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?
Top 10 :: Group B Rally Cars for the Road – List
- – Peugot 205 T16. 205 T16 tackling a muddy stage.
- – Audi Quattro and Sport Quattro. Audi Quattro, taking off.
- – Porsche 959.
- – Ferrari 288 GTO.
- – Ford RS200.
- – Lancia Delta S4.
- – MG Metro 6R4.
- – Lancia 037 Stradale (My personal favorite, just look at it.)
Which is faster Group B or WRC?
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.
Was the Lancia Stratos Group B?
Group B (4WD): 1982 – 1986 As the World Rally Championship rolled into the 1980s, the rear-wheel-drive cars such as the Ford Escorts, Fiat 131s and Lancia Stratos were pushed aside to make way for a new era: Group B.
Why are Group B cars fast?
Q14: When did more recent rally cars become faster than Group B’s? A: Due to much advances in technologies; i.e. tires, suspension, differentials and electronics, Group B stage times started to get bested at the height of Group A cars in the mid 1990s – just before World Rally Car regulations took over in 1997.
Is Group B coming back?
Since then, Group B rally has been banned and the world has never seen anything quite like it again. 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.
How fast did Group B cars go?
A: A few independent performance tests were performed in Europe at the peak of Group B (1985-86). The most powerful of the bunch achieved the 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) dash in about two and a half seconds on tarmac; Lancia Delta S4 (2.4s), Peugeot 205 T16 E2 (2.6s), Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 (2.6s), MG Metro 6R4 (3.4s).
How long did Group B last?
For many rally fans, the Group B era still represents the pinnacle of the World Rally Championship when, during a four-year period from 1982 to 1986, cars were allowed unlimited amounts of boost and rallying came close to rivalling Formula One in popularity.
Are Group B cars faster than modern rally cars?
A: A few independent performance tests were performed in Europe at the peak of Group B (1985-86). 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.