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Audi Quattro, Peugeot 206 WRC, VW Polo R5 Coming to AC Rally

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September 4, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MICHÈLE MOUTON campaigned the Group 4 Audi Quattro alongside Hannu Mikkola in 1981, helping establish the groundbreaking all-wheel-drive machine that would dominate rallying and deliver Audi the 1982 Manufacturers’ championship.
  • The Peugeot 206 WRC carried Marcus Grönholm to back-to-back world titles and secured three consecutive Manufacturers’ crowns from 1999-2003 before Peugeot’s disastrous switch to the 307 WRC.
  • Former WRC champion Petter Solberg debuted the VW Polo GTI R5 at Rally Catalunya in 2017, finishing third while teammate Éric Camilli secured the car’s maiden asphalt victory in its striking launch livery.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Ross McGregor originally appearing on traxion.gg