History 1970s

1975 Acropolis Rally (Greece)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 22nd Acropolis Rally

Date: May 24–31, 1975

Host Country: Greece

Surface: Gravel

Total Distance: N/A

Total Starters: 92 crews

Total Finishers: 21 crews

The 1975 Acropolis Rally served up its usual dose of punishment, with intense heat, sharp rocks, and endless dust hammering both man and machine across Greece’s ancient landscapes. In a breakthrough drive, young German talent Walter Röhrl and co-driver Jochen Berger claimed a landmark win in their Opel Ascona 1.9 SR—delivering consistency and composure across some of the roughest roads in the championship.

Route

Mount Parnassus: Narrow tracks with steep climbs and relentless hairpins.
Delphi Region: Historic terrain featuring loose gravel and scorching midday temperatures.
Attica Foothills: Rocky descents and dusty plains where punctures were frequent and visibility was minimal.

The rally was centered around Athens, with stages spreading across the Attica, Peloponnese, and Central Greece regions. Competitors faced long gravel stages, sharp elevation changes, and a near-complete lack of shade or mercy.

Mechanical attrition thinned the field quickly, with drivers pacing themselves to avoid overheating engines and cracking suspensions.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Walter Röhrl & Jochen Berger · Opel Ascona 1.9 SR
2nd Place
Hannu Mikkola & Atso Aho · Toyota Corolla Levin
3rd Place
Achim Warmbold & Jean Todt · Fiat 124 Abarth Rallye

Röhrl’s calculated approach and faultless driving delivered Opel’s biggest win to date—ushering in a new era of German rallying talent on the international stage.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Heat and Dust: Cabins reached unbearable temperatures while dust clouds impaired visibility for trailing cars.
  • Rough Terrain: Constant vibration, rocks, and jumps forced multiple retirements through mechanical failure.
  • Endurance Factor: With few service intervals and long liaison sections, survival often trumped speed.

The 1975 Acropolis Rally rewarded consistency, durability, and mental stamina—and Walter Röhrl proved he had all three in a star-making performance.

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