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2008 Acropolis Rally of Greece (Greece)

Overview Route Results Cars Challenges

Overview

Event Name: 2008 Acropolis Rally of Greece (Greece)

Date: May 30 – June 1, 2008

Start Location: Athens, Greece

Finish Location: Athens, Greece

Total Distance: ~1,473.38 km

Competitive Stages: 339.88 km

Surface: Gravel (rough, rocky, rutted)

The Acropolis Rally once again lived up to its reputation as the toughest rally in the WRC, with intense heat, brutal rocks, and relentless car-breaking terrain. Loeb approached with surgical precision, avoiding the mechanical pitfalls that caught out many of his rivals.

Route

Elatia: Long, winding gravel climbs with sharp rock outcrops threatening punctures.
Bauxites: Loose, dusty hairpins combined with long straights — rhythm was critical.
Agii Theodori: A rally icon, blending rough gravel with coastal scenery.

The rally’s stages were set in the mountains north of Athens, demanding absolute car control and durability. Key stages included:

Daytime heat exceeded 35°C, making cockpit temperatures extreme and stressing cooling systems.

🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Sébastien Loeb & Daniel Elena · Citroën C4 WRC
2nd Place
Mikko Hirvonen & Jarmo Lehtinen · Ford Focus RS WRC 07
3rd Place
Petter Solberg & Phil Mills · Subaru Impreza WRC2008

While Latvala initially set the pace, a series of punctures and suspension concerns handed control to Loeb, who kept his lead intact despite a charging Hirvonen.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rock Fields: Choosing the correct line was the difference between a clean run and a puncture.
  • Heat Stress: Both mechanical and driver endurance were pushed to the limit.
  • Car Preservation: Over-aggression risked suspension failure — patience often won the day.

Loeb’s measured approach in Greece proved once again why he was the benchmark, combining speed with the ability to survive one of the WRC’s most notorious car-breakers.

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