Group B was a set of regulations for grand touring (GT) cars used in sports car racing and rallying introduced in 1982 by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

Feb 11, 2022 · Unlike previous rally classes, where the cars being campaigned could only deviate so far from the production models they were based on, Group B racing afforded teams the ability to bestow their vehicles with near-unlimited modifications.

May 21, 2021 · Group B was a set of regulations in rallying from 1982 to 1986 that replaced the Group 4 and Group 5 rules. The era of Group B is infamous for the lack of control about car development, fatal accidents of drivers and absence of crowd control during events (spectators used to touch the cars and lose their fingers).

May 14, 2022 · The Group B era began in 1982 as the replacement top level of rallying, taking over from both Group 4 and Group 5. What allowed Group B cars to get so fast was its relatively few restrictions on technology, design and the cars required to homologate.

Sep 5, 2021 · Though the era was short-lived, Group B cars acquired legendary status for rally fans and automotive enthusiasts alike due to the terrifying speed and sophisticated technologies that they possessed. With that being said, here are …

Oct 25, 2023 · For a brief period in the ’80s, rally racing outshone F1. Danger, speed, crazy tech—rally’s Group B class went all-out. Meet its big three.

Jul 27, 2022 · Dubbed the golden age of rally racing, Group B has been steeped in controversy ever since it was banned in 1986. But just who are the players in this historical racing drama, and what was Group B rally racing all about?

Jan 21, 2015 · We've assembled the era's five biggest Group B rally car hitters: Audi Quattro Sport S1 E2, Peugeot 205 T16, Ford RS200, MG Metro 6R4, and Lancia Delta S4.

Mar 3, 2024 · Group B cars marked one of the most captivating yet tragic chapters in the history of global rallying. The 037, S4, and EVC and ECV2, known as “ephemeral stars” of a never-born Group S, were the unforgettable protagonists of the seasons from 1982 to 1986.

Aug 28, 2023 · The Group B era of rallying stands as a paradoxical legacy, a blend of astonishing technological advancements and tragic consequences. It redefined what was possible in motorsport and laid the groundwork for modern rally cars and even high-performance road cars.