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1992 Rallye de España – Catalunya (Spain)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 1992 Rallye de España – Catalunya (Spain)

Date: November 9–11, 1992

Start Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Finish Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Total Distance: 521.00 km of special stages

Surface: Asphalt

The 1992 Rallye de España – Catalunya delivered a high-speed tarmac challenge through the Catalan mountains. Didier Auriol and Bernard Occelli once again proved untouchable on sealed surfaces, maintaining a smooth and aggressive rhythm in their Lancia Delta HF Integrale. As the rally evolved into a tightly contested affair, Auriol’s confidence and precision made the difference, extending Lancia’s legacy in what would be one of its final victories at the top level of WRC competition.

Route

La Trona and Els Àngels: Smooth and fast asphalt mountain roads with sweeping curves and sudden elevation changes.
Santa Coloma and Viladrau: Narrow and technical hill climbs—traction and rhythm were critical.
Ripoll Region: Cold mornings brought patches of damp, forcing careful tire strategies and early caution.

The rally traversed the scenic but treacherous roads of northeastern Spain, packed with hairpins, crests, and surface changes:

Weather remained largely dry, with cool temperatures helping to preserve tires throughout the event’s long, winding stages.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Didier Auriol & Bernard Occelli · Lancia Delta HF Integrale
2nd Place
Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya · Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185
3rd Place
François Delecour & Daniel Grataloup · Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4

Auriol’s performance was another testament to his asphalt mastery, holding off a charging Sainz on home soil and reinforcing Lancia’s strength in the dying days of the Group A era.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Precision Braking: Spain’s tarmac demanded deep late braking—Auriol was clinical in threshold management throughout.
  • Traction Variation: Damp patches in the shadows made grip unpredictable, especially on early morning loops.
  • Championship Pressure: With points on the line, every second counted—Auriol stayed calm while others made costly errors.

The 1992 Catalunya rally proved once more that Auriol was a tarmac virtuoso—his win marked one of the final high notes for the Lancia dynasty in WRC.

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