History 1990s

1992 Rally Argentina (Argentina)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1992 Rally Argentina (Argentina)

Date: July 22–25, 1992

Start Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Finish Location: Córdoba, Argentina

Total Distance: 623.00 km of special stages

Surface: Gravel

The 1992 Rally Argentina proved to be a rugged test of machinery and focus, with fast, rocky stages winding through the hills of Córdoba. South American favorite Gustavo Trelles, driving a privately entered Lancia Delta HF Integrale, shocked the factory teams with a composed and clean drive. His co-driver Jorge del Buono kept the pace sharp throughout the event, while the pair avoided major setbacks to secure an unforgettable victory on their home continent.

Route

Punilla Valley: Technical and narrow with a mix of sandy crests and sharp rock beds—tire preservation was critical.
Traslasierra Region: Long open sections where drivers could gain or lose huge time based on risk tolerance.
Mina Clavero Stages: Famous for water crossings, riverbed entries, and constant rhythm changes—favored precise throttle work and note reading.

The stages mixed altitude, heavy dust, and hard-packed gravel, often flanked by stone walls and deep drop-offs:

The rally’s dry climate meant massive dust trails and poor visibility, making early gaps in road order crucial. Trelles managed them perfectly.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Gustavo Trelles & Jorge del Buono · Lancia Delta HF Integrale
2nd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185
3rd Place
Juha Kankkunen & Juha Piironen · Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Trelles’s victory was a triumph of discipline and consistency—his pace may not have been explosive, but it was relentless and mistake-free in a rally where many faltered.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Dust Management: Thick clouds made overtaking nearly impossible and required near-perfect road positioning from the start.
  • Water Hazards: Multiple splashdowns could compromise electrics—several top cars suffered water-related mechanical failures.
  • Fan Proximity: Argentina’s passionate fans lined the routes in force—some sections were made riskier by narrow spectator corridors.

The 1992 Rally Argentina was a showcase of local expertise, fan energy, and calculated grit—Trelles’s win remains one of the most iconic privateer triumphs of the early 1990s.

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