Overview
Event Name: 1986 Rally New Zealand
Date: July 1986
Start Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Finish Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Total Distance: ~500 km of special stages
Surface: Gravel
The 1986 Rally New Zealand delivered smooth gravel, high speeds, and beautiful scenery—but it was Juha Kankkunen who stole the show. In perfect harmony with the Peugeot 205 T16, he flowed through the twisty, cambered roads with confidence and composure, leaving rivals in the dust. The rally reinforced his title credentials as he secured another Group B victory with clinical precision.