History 2010s

2013 Acropolis Rally (Greece) — WRC Rd.6

Overview

Event Name: 2013 Acropolis Rally

Date: May 31–June 2, 2013

Start/Finish Location: Loutraki, Greece

Total Distance: 1,040.53 km overall (306.53 km of special stages)

Participating Teams: 47 starters, 29 finishers

Latvala avoided trouble in the rough Greek mountains to secure a hard-earned victory in one of the toughest rallies on the calendar.


Route

Klenia Mycenae: Technical with rocky climbs.
Kineta–Pissia: Narrow cliffside roads with dust clouds.
Loutraki: Fast but loose-surfaced final stage.

Loose gravel stages with deep ruts and extreme heat.

Cars took a pounding over sharp rocks.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Jari-Matti Latvala & Miikka Anttila · Volkswagen Polo R WRC
2nd Place
Dani Sordo & Carlos del Barrio · Citroën DS3 WRC
3rd Place
Thierry Neuville & Nicolas Gilsoul · Ford Fiesta RS WRC

Latvala’s first VW victory came in one of the championship’s most punishing events.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Rocky Surface: Frequent punctures and suspension damage.
  • Heat: Risk of overheating engines and brakes.
  • Dust: Visibility issues for following cars.

The Acropolis demanded mechanical sympathy and caution.

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