Overview
Event Name: 1983 Rallye Sanremo (Italy)
Date: October 1–7, 1983
Start Location: Sanremo, Italy
Finish Location: Sanremo, Italy
Total Distance: 630 km of special stages
Surface: Mixed surfaces (gravel and asphalt)
The 1983 Sanremo Rally stood out as a unique hybrid challenge, transitioning from fast coastal gravel roads to narrow asphalt mountain passes. With variable grip, weather, and terrain across six intense days, the event tested both driver adaptability and mechanical setup. Lancia seized the opportunity to showcase its Rally 037 on home ground, where Markku Alén rose to the occasion.