Overview
Event Name: 1985 Rallye Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Date: October 30 – November 3, 1985
Start Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Finish Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Total Distance: 4,919 km
Surface: Gravel
The 1985 Rallye Côte d’Ivoire remained one of the most punishing rallies on the WRC calendar, testing not just speed but survival. With extreme heat, long stages, and unforgiving roads, the rally became a war of attrition. Björn Waldegård, no stranger to African endurance events, guided his Toyota Celica TCT to another victory through discipline, consistency, and hard-earned experience.