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1987 Acropolis Rally (Greece)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1987 Acropolis Rally (Greece)

Date: June 1–4, 1987

Start Location: Athens, Greece

Finish Location: Athens, Greece

Total Distance: 849 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1987 Acropolis Rally once again delivered dust, destruction, and drama as teams tackled the infamous Greek mountains. Juha Kankkunen handled the punishing terrain with confidence and precision, guiding the Lancia Delta HF 4WD through rock-strewn tracks and oppressive heat to take a commanding victory. His win marked another notch in the Delta’s growing Group A legacy and solidified his position as a leading title contender.

Route

Mount Parnassus: Dusty mountain climbs and descents with sharp switchbacks and exposed boulders.
Kalambaka Region: Rough forest roads and high-speed straights riddled with embedded rock hazards.
Lamia Loops: Bone-jarring ruts and loose gravel required total mechanical sympathy and car control.

The Acropolis Rally’s stages stretched through dry, rocky, and mountainous terrain under searing heat:

Temperatures soared into the 40s Celsius, challenging both cars and crews as the rally pushed reliability to its limits.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Juha Kankkunen & Juha Piironen · Lancia Delta HF 4WD
2nd Place
Miki Biasion & Tiziano Siviero · Lancia Delta HF 4WD
3rd Place
Yves Loubet & Jean-Marc Andrié · Lancia Delta HF 4WD

It was a dominant Lancia 1-2-3 finish, proving that the Delta HF 4WD could survive—and thrive—where others broke down.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rough Terrain: Tire punctures and suspension failure were common—conservative pacing was often rewarded.
  • Heat Fatigue: Driver and co-driver endurance played a major role as cockpit temps soared past safe limits.
  • Dust Clouds: Limited visibility in the rear of the running order created overtaking hazards and time losses.

The 1987 Acropolis Rally tested every bolt and every nerve—Kankkunen’s victory was built on experience, strategy, and unwavering composure across Greece’s harshest terrain.

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