History 2000s

Peugeot 206 WRC

Overview

Introduced in 1999 and peaking in the early 2000s, the Peugeot 206 WRC quickly became the car to beat on gravel rallies. Compact, agile, and mechanically robust, it secured back-to-back Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships in 2000 and 2002 with Marcus Grönholm at the wheel. Its short wheelbase and responsive chassis made it deadly in tight, technical sections without sacrificing stability at high speed.


Technical Specs & Innovations

The 206’s compact dimensions gave it agility unmatched by most of its rivals on twisty stages.


🏆 Competitive Highlights

  • 2000 & 2002 WRC Drivers’ Champion: Marcus Grönholm clinched both titles.
  • 2000–2002 WRC Manufacturers’ Champions: Peugeot asserted dominance early in the decade.
  • Multiple rally wins across gravel and snow: Consistently competitive against top rivals.

The 206 WRC’s winning pedigree made it one of the most successful small-platform rally cars ever built.


Driving Characteristics

Lively and agile, with superb change-of-direction capability. Drivers praised its responsiveness, though it required precision to extract maximum performance without upsetting its short wheelbase balance.


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