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1984 Acropolis Rally (Greece)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1984 Acropolis Rally (Greece)

Date: May 28–31, 1984

Start Location: Athens, Greece

Finish Location: Athens, Greece

Total Distance: 930 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1984 Acropolis Rally was a true test of endurance and durability, set against the scorching heat and rock-laden tracks of the Greek highlands. Known for its brutal terrain and constant mechanical attrition, the rally favored those who could drive fast without breaking the car. Stig Blomqvist delivered just that in the Audi Quattro, securing a vital win on the road to his first world title.

Route

Mount Parnassus: Rocky, high-altitude paths with unpredictable grip and suspension-killing ruts.

Delphi: Fast but narrow roads along cliff edges with heavy dust and poor visibility.

Kalambaka: Long, endurance-heavy stages with relentless stone surfaces and overheating threats.

Stages crisscrossed the mountains and plains of central Greece, including:

With daytime temperatures exceeding 35°C and limited service access, the Acropolis rewarded cautious aggression and mechanical sympathy above all else.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner

Stig Blomqvist & Björn Cederberg · Audi Quattro

2nd Place

Hannu Mikkola & Arne Hertz · Audi Quattro

3rd Place

Ari Vatanen & Terry Harryman · Peugeot 205 T16

Blomqvist’s consistency and the Quattro’s proven toughness gave Audi another 1–2 finish, edging out the rising Peugeot threat in one of the most destructive rallies of the year.

Navigation & Challenges

Heat Management: Engine and cabin temperatures soared—many retirements were due to overheating and exhaustion.
Puncture Risk: Sharp rocks and deep ruts made tire strategy and wheel changes a daily routine.
Visibility and Dust: Following another car too closely meant driving blind in a choking dust cloud.

Blomqvist’s Acropolis win proved that rallying is as much about control and strategy as it is about speed—especially on terrain built to break both cars and crews.

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