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The Fiat 131 Abarth brought to the gradual phasing out of the Lancia Stratos while arguably still unbeaten, perhaps contributing to the latter's legendary status. From 1978, the racing departments of Lancia, Fiat, and Abarth were merged into a single organization, with the Lancias initially confined to the European Rally Championship and then retired altogether, leaving to the 131 Abarth the task of winning the World Rally Championship.
This was a task that the 131, despite its humble family car roots, fulfilled very effectively indeed. #classiccars #wrcrally #abarth #motorsport
Three constructors' world titles between 1977 and 1980, countless placements and victories in the Italian and European circuits, the 1978 Drivers' Cup for Markku Alén, and the World Rally Drivers Championship won by Walter Röhrl in 1980.
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Lancia Gamma Berlina & Coupé 1976 - 1984
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Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
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Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 - La Storia 1979-1987 (ITALIAN)
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
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Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
The Fiat 131 Abarth brought to the gradual phasing out of the Lancia Stratos while arguably still unbeaten, perhaps contributing to the latter's legendary status. From 1978, the racing departments of Lancia, Fiat, and Abarth were merged into a single organization, with the Lancias initially confined to the European Rally Championship and then retired altogether, leaving to the 131 Abarth the task of winning the World Rally Championship.
This was a task that the 131, despite its humble family car roots, fulfilled very effectively indeed. #classiccars #wrcrally #abarth #motorsport
Three constructors' world titles between 1977 and 1980, countless placements and victories in the Italian and European circuits, the 1978 Drivers' Cup for Markku Alén, and the World Rally Drivers Championship won by Walter Röhrl in 1980.
My articles on Medium: roadsterlifeweb.medium.com/membership
My automotive books:
Lancia Gamma Berlina & Coupé 1976 - 1984
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/B09TN45L8Q
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B09YVJRKH6
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 - La Storia 1979-1987 (ITALIAN)
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0BHT3PCC7
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
