Rally History Archive

The Citroën Xsara WRC dominated much of the early-to-mid 2000s, carrying Sébastien Loeb to multiple world championships and cementing Citroën’s place as a rally powerhouse.

Peugeot’s 206 WRC was a championship-winning machine of the early 2000s, taking titles with Marcus Grönholm and dominating the gravel calendar.

The blue-and-gold Subaru Impreza of the 2000s became an icon of rally culture, carrying Petter Solberg to the 2003 world title and cementing Subaru’s place in WRC history.

Ford’s Focus RS WRC evolved across three generations during the 2000s, delivering manufacturer titles and multiple rally wins with drivers like Marcus Grönholm and Mikko Hirvonen.

Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution WRC cars carried the brand’s iconic rally heritage into the 2000s, delivering flashes of competitiveness despite stiff factory competition.

Škoda’s Fabia WRC represented the Czech manufacturer’s full commitment to top-level rallying in the early 2000s, combining compact dimensions with bold ambition.

Suzuki’s SX4 WRC marked the Japanese manufacturer’s brief foray into the top tier of rallying in 2007–2008, showcasing technical ambition despite limited results.

Toyota’s Corolla WRC, a late-1990s title winner, carried over into the 2000 season in privateer and satellite team hands, remaining competitive despite its age.

Peugeot’s 307 WRC succeeded the title-winning 206 WRC in 2004, featuring a longer wheelbase and updated aerodynamics aimed at meeting new WRC regulations.

The Citroën C4 WRC took over from the dominant Xsara WRC in 2007, immediately continuing Sébastien Loeb’s championship streak with unmatched tarmac and gravel pace.

Hyundai’s Accent WRC marked the Korean manufacturer’s first full-scale WRC effort in the early 2000s, building brand experience despite limited results.

Ford’s Puma S1600 was a dominant force in the Junior World Rally Championship during the early 2000s, shaping future WRC stars’ careers.

Proton’s Satria Neo S2000 entered the rally scene in the late 2000s, representing a new era of Super 2000-spec rally cars aimed at regional and international championships.