Our Top 5 Greatest Group A Rally Cars

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#5 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, hailing from the land of the rising sun, adorned in the iconic Calsonic livery, carved a niche for itself in the annals of rallying folklore. With its potent twin-turbocharged engine, advanced ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, and aerodynamic prowess, the R32 Skyline soared through the rally stages with unwavering precision, captivating the imagination of fans and competitors alike.

Calsonic Blue adorned on the Skyline R32, ICONIC!!
Source: Nissan (Above) Goodwood (Below)

Blue Calsonic GTR R32 with a yellow banner on a racetrack

#4 BMW E30 M3 stands as a testament to German engineering prowess and motorsport pedigree. With its lightweight construction, balanced chassis, and high-revving inline-four engine, the E30 M3 proved to be a formidable force on the rally stages, clinching numerous victories and accolades, while solidifying its status as an icon of automotive excellence.

White BMW E30 with a lot of headlights drifting through a dirt turn

Not much that the BMW can’t handle, shouldn’t be surprised it was carving dirt turns & flying past spectators in Group A.
Source: BMW E30 – M3 Racecar via Facebook

White BMW E30 M3 flying through a jump passing a mountainside

In the hands of the legendary Colin McRae, #3 the Subaru Impreza WRX STI transcended mere machinery, becoming a symbol of rallying prowess and sheer determination. With its symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, turbocharged Boxer engine, and unyielding reliability, the Impreza WRX STI blazed a trail of glory across rally circuits, etching McRae’s name in the annals of motorsport history as the first British driver to clinch the World Rally Championship title.

Blue Impreza STI in the air leaving a cloud of smoke behind

Can you hear the screaming boxer engine bouncing off the limiter? Colin McRae pictured with the iconic Subaru World Rally Impreza.
Source: Goodwood

blue Subaru WRX with a man in a race suit standing next to it

#2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, piloted by the Finnish maestro Tommi Mäkinen, stands tall as an emblem of rally dominance. With its potent turbocharged engine, advanced all-wheel-drive system, and razor-sharp handling, the Evo VI blazed through treacherous terrains with unparalleled ferocity, clinching four consecutive World Rally Championship titles from 1996 to 1999.

Red Mitsubishi Evo 6 flying through a jump passing spectators

Flying through the air is Mäkinen in the red Mitsubishi Lancer VI! (Above)
The Lancer line is often synonymous with rally racing, shame that the famed lineage is no more.
Source: Motorsport