History 1980s

1986 Rally Argentina

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1986 Rally Argentina

Date: July 26–30, 1986

Start Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Finish Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Total Distance: ~1,000 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1986 Rally Argentina tested durability and pace across high-speed gravel, river crossings, and mountainous terrain. Miki Biasion delivered a breakthrough victory in the Lancia Delta S4, navigating the harsh roads and wide-ranging conditions with precision and maturity. His win marked a personal milestone and further proved the Delta S4’s prowess on South American soil.

Route

Traslasierra Region: Technical gravel stages with tight corners, riverbeds, and variable elevation.
Pampas Plains: Wide-open high-speed stretches that punished any lapse in concentration.
Calamuchita Valley: Rocky mountain roads with loose stones and narrow passes along ridgelines.

The rally featured long and physically demanding stages across Argentina’s rugged interior:

Weather played a role in tire strategy, with dry heat and scattered storms transforming stage surfaces in a matter of hours.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Massimo Biasion & Tiziano Siviero · Lancia Delta S4
2nd Place
Jorge Recalde & Martin Christie · Renault 18 GTX
3rd Place
Carlos Reutemann & Luis Di Palma · Peugeot 504

Biasion’s win not only marked his emergence as a world-class contender but also demonstrated Lancia’s ability to dominate in brutal, long-format events far from Europe.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Mechanical Survival: Suspension and cooling systems were pushed to their limits over long rocky stages.
  • Local Terrain Knowledge: Regional drivers used their familiarity with loose gravel transitions to challenge factory entries.
  • Concentration Under Fatigue: With long loops and few breaks, mental endurance was as critical as mechanical reliability.

The 1986 Rally Argentina gave the world a new winner and reminded everyone that in endurance rallies, smart driving often beats raw aggression. Miki Biasion’s calm determination paid off in full.

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