History 1990s

1992 Paris–Moscow–Beijing Rally (Europe–Asia)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1992 Paris–Moscow–Beijing Rally

Date: August 1–27, 1992

Start Location: Paris, France

Finish Location: Beijing, China

Total Distance: ~16,000 km (mixed-terrain endurance rally)

Surface: Asphalt, gravel, sand, and off-road

The 1992 Paris–Moscow–Beijing Rally was a transcontinental marathon designed to unite Europe and Asia through motorsport. Spanning almost an entire month, it crossed national borders, time zones, and landscapes from urban Europe to the deserts of Central Asia and finally into the vast Chinese heartland. Pierre Lartigue and co-driver Michel Périn delivered an authoritative and consistent performance in their Citroën ZX Rallye Raid, claiming victory after nearly 16,000 kilometers of relentless competition.

Route

France to Russia: Asphalt liaison through Western Europe, transitioning to rougher roads across Poland and Belarus.
Russian Steppes: Endless gravel plains and dirt roads across the Ural Mountains and Siberia—navigation was crucial with few landmarks.
Mongolia and China: Sand dunes, remote highlands, and dry riverbeds—drivers battled dust, isolation, and long daily stages under blazing skies.

The route offered a unique blend of historic cities, remote wilderness, and vast open deserts—requiring logistical precision and rugged reliability:

The event demanded unmatched mechanical reliability, with teams covering multiple 800+ km stages between limited bivouac-style service points.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Pierre Lartigue & Michel Périn · Citroën ZX Rallye Raid
2nd Place
Hubert Auriol & Philippe Monnet · Citroën ZX Rallye Raid
3rd Place
Jean-Louis Schlesser & François Borsotto · Schlesser-Renault Buggy

Lartigue’s experience, combined with Périn’s navigational mastery, proved unbeatable over the vast Eurasian landscape—their Citroën never missed a beat.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Cross-Continental Logistics: Coordinating border crossings, fuel, and mechanical assistance across 16,000 km was a major feat for teams and organizers.
  • Fatigue and Heat: Crews faced dehydration, equipment stress, and extreme isolation—especially across Mongolia’s deserts and Chinese interior.
  • Navigation: Vast open spaces meant teams had to rely on compass work and limited waypoints—Périn’s accuracy made the difference for Lartigue.

The 1992 Paris–Moscow–Beijing Rally was more than a race—it was an expedition. Lartigue’s win was a triumph of endurance, professionalism, and transcontinental ambition.

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