1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

The Great Carchive

by GT cars - 8th November 20178th November 2017

"The 2002 Turbo was launched at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show. This was BMW's first turbocharged production carand the first turbocharged car since General Motors' brief offerings in the early 1960s. It produced 127 kW (170 hp) at 5,800 rpm,with 240 N·m (180 lb·ft) of torque. The 2002 Turbo used the 2002 tii engine

Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

by Jack Shepherdson - 20th January 201730th January 2017

When looking at the absolutely insane Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 raced at Pikes Peak, it’s difficult to imagine such a raw, race focused machine could have a road going sibling. Built to race in the final years of Group B, it managed great success in its short two years, winning

Audi Sport Quattro

by Jack Shepherdson - 19th January 201716th November 2017

After completely revolutionising the rally scene in the early 80’s with its pioneering full time four-wheel-drive system, the first of its kind used in rallying, Audi devised an evolution of the A1 and A2 Quattro’s, the 500hp, 1000kg Sport Quattro S1 built solely to dominate Group B. Although failing to

Lancia Delta S4 Stradale

by Jack Shepherdson - 19th January 201730th January 2017

Throughout the Group B period, many manufacturers attempted to push their machinery as far as allowed, towing the line of the FIA regulations, and no car was pushed further than the famous Lancia Delta S4; so far it inadvertently brought Group B to an end. Fitted with a 1.8-litre inline-4,