Event Name: 1983 Acropolis Rally (Greece)
Date: May 30 – June 2, 1983
Start Location: Athens, Greece
Finish Location: Athens, Greece
Total Distance: 906 km of special stages
Surface: Gravel
Renowned as one of the roughest rallies in the WRC, the 1983 Acropolis Rally combined intense Mediterranean heat, harsh gravel tracks, and mechanical punishment. Crews faced rock-filled roads, choking dust, and long stages where suspension and reliability were more critical than outright speed.
The rally featured rocky, mountainous routes that tested both car components and crew stamina:
Extreme heat, dust inhalation, and visibility issues pushed physical limits as well as mechanical durability throughout the multi-day marathon.
Mikkola's steady pace and strategic mechanical care gave Audi a 1-2 finish, proving the Quattro's resilience in the world’s harshest rally environment.
The 1983 Acropolis Rally reinforced its status as a mechanical graveyard—where Hannu Mikkola’s experience, Audi’s engineering, and endurance under pressure proved the winning formula.
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