Tag Archives: Ari Vatanen

2013 Sebastian Loeb Pikes Peak preview

Posted on 28/06/2013 by Nicholas Froome

Sebastian Loeb heads to Pikes Peak for the first time for an attempt on the historic hill climb. The nine-time World Rally Champion aims to win the event in the Peugeot 208 T16 and add to Peugeot’s tally of wins … Continue reading →

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1988 Ari Vatanen Pikes Peak

Posted on 21/02/2011 by Nicholas Froome

The now-legendary film of Ari Vatanen’s attempt on the hill at Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado.  On board the Peugeot 405 T16 Vatanen had 600 BHP, 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, giant spoilers and just 900 Kg. He set … Continue reading →

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Ford RS1800 Group Four cars in the Snow

Posted on 17/02/2011 by Nicholas Froome

In the hands of Hannu Mikkola and Björn Waldegård these Escort RS1800 Group 4 rally cars drift effortlessly across the ice. Also there is Gunnar Palm in Ari Vatanen’s Ford Fiesta 1600 Monte Carlo Rally car The venue: an ice-covered Swedish … Continue reading →

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