The drivers' world championship was won by Tommi Mäkinen in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3, ahead of Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz. The manufacturers' title was won by Subaru.
Tommi Mäkinen won the drivers' world championship in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3, with Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz finishing second and third respectively. Subaru took home the manufacturers' title.