VIN: Peugeot 205 T16 Evolution 1 chassis C2
History of chassis C2
Chassis C2 was one of the original 20 Evolution 1-spec. T16s built for Peugeot’s works World Rally Championship attack.
Alongside the sister car (C1), C2 was present for the T16’s competition debut at the 1984 Tour de Corse. The two brand new T16s ran a conservative 330bhp.
Held between May 3rd and 5th, the Tour de Corse was round five of the 1984 World Rally Championship. An all-tarmac event around the isle of Corsica, it was the only WRC event on French soil and therefore of particular importance to Peugeot.
C2 was driven by Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Charley Pasquier.
Nicolas’s team-mate, Ari Vatanen, led the opening two days in C1. However, on day three, the Finn wrecked his car in a massive crash.
By contrast, Nicolas had a steady drive in C2. The Frenchman was making his return to the sport after four years out and the powerful Group B cars must have been a shock to the system. He and Pasquier eventually finished fourth.
Victory went to the Lancia 037 of Markku Alen with Miki Biasion second (in another 037) and the Renault 5 Turbo of Jean Ragnotti third.
Peugeot subsequently retired C2 from competition duty.
Notable History
Peugeot Talbot Sport
Registered 697 EXC 75
03/05/1984 WRC Tour de Corse (J.P. Nicolas / C. Pasquier) 4th oa, 4th Gr.B class (#12)
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