1987 marked the beginning of a new era for the WRC, as it was the first season driven without the powerful and popular Group B rally cars, seeing the Group A cars come to the forefront of the world stage and the institution of championships not only for manufacturers and drivers, but also drivers of production and two-wheel drive cars.
1987 marked a new era for the WRC, as it was the first season without the Group B rally cars. This period saw Group A cars rise to prominence and led to the creation of championships that included manufacturers, drivers, and those in production and two-wheel drive vehicles.