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[Marks DTM Calib]

Lancia Delta S4 every time.

For me, the Audi Quattro ruined rallying forever....s

[Ever Ready]

Got to agree with the S4  but why the Quattro?  too successful?

Walter Rohrl and the Quattro were a joy to watch

[Marks DTM Calib]

They were dull to watch and sounded rubbish.

Until that day cars were skittish and screamed, you could hear them miles away and the drivers fought them.

The Quattro was a step change in design but brought with it a quieter and more balanced setup which simply removed the spectacle.

It could be the same with the super quiet formula 1 this year to.......who knows....

Thinking back, there was nothing better than a Mk2 escort, Manta or the likes screaming away on carbs, the high pitch whistle of the air being dragged throgh the venturi .....brilliant.

[Kevin Wood]

Got to be the Lancia. Especially if someone else is maintaining it.  I have a soft spot for the Stratos, though. The S4 just had a boot full of intercooler and intake ducting, as far as I can recall. There was an engine under there somewhere, I'm sure.

There used to be a rallycross circuit at the Coys festival at Silverstone back in the 90's where they showed of the old group B cars. Best part of the event, IMHO.

[Ever Ready]

The Quattro certainly ushered in a new era of rally cars,  I always preferred the rwd cars especially with someone like Roger Clark driving the RS1600 or the Great imo Hannu Mikkola

The Lancia 037 mentioned earlier was one of the last before the four wheel drive took control. The 037 is a beautiful car as well