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1970 3-Städte Rallye, Munich–Vienna–Budapest (Germany/Austria/Hungary)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1970 3-Städte Rallye (Munich–Vienna–Budapest)

Date: October 1–3, 1970

Host Countries: Germany, Austria, and Hungary

Surface: Asphalt

Total Distance: ~104 km

Total Starters: 70 crews

Total Finishers: 45 crews

Spanning three capital cities, the 1970 3-Städte Rallye offered a politically and geographically diverse challenge on Central European asphalt. The route combined rapid transit sections with technical stage loops in each host country, demanding consistent precision over a compact schedule.

Route

German Stages: Began with flowing Bavarian backroads and wooded tarmac sections near Munich.
Austrian Segments: Technical hill climbs and fast curves through Lower Austria challenged braking and grip.
Hungarian Finale: Final stages near Budapest featured tight urban transitions and high-speed rural straights.

The rally connected Munich, Vienna, and Budapest with competitive sections near each city and long liaison transfers in between.

Cross-border logistics and diverse driving conditions made the 3-Städte Rallye one of the most unique and respected events in the fall rally calendar.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jean-Claude Andruet & Michèle “Biche” Espinosi-Petit · Alpine-Renault A110 1600
2nd Place
Achim Warmbold & Rolf Hellmich · BMW 2002 Ti
3rd Place
Walter Röhrl & Jochen Berger · Opel Kadett Rallye

Andruet and Biche once again proved their dominance on tarmac, handling the logistical demands and stage variation with calm control and surgical precision.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Cross-Border Coordination: Multinational timing and stage approvals required precise logistical planning.
  • Road Variation: Each country presented different asphalt textures and driving styles.
  • Pacing Consistency: With few chances to recover time, every stage demanded mistake-free execution.

The 1970 3-Städte Rallye blended diplomacy and motorsport with masterful execution—an ideal platform for Andruet and Biche to showcase their international rallying excellence.

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