MICHELE MOUTON & FRANÇOISE CONCONI 1979 Fiat Abarth 131 Resource Released

June 7, 2026

• MICHELE MOUTON piloted the iconic Fiat Abarth 131 with co-driver FRANÇOISE CONCONI during the 1979 season, marking a significant chapter in rally’s pioneering era for female competitors in top-tier machinery.
• The pairing showcased women competing at elite levels in Group 4 rally competition, with MOUTON’s aggressive driving style perfectly matched to the Abarth’s powerful turbocharged inline-four engine.
• New digital resource celebrates this historic driver-navigator combination, preserving the legacy of CONCONI’s precise pace notes and MOUTON’s fearless commitment that would later propel her to WRC victories.

abarth, american rally championship, fiat