Unprecedented transcontinental crossing of Africa from Paris
to the finish line at the Cape of Good Hope.
The adventurers pounced on the course as the wonders of nature went through breathtaking
changes from bone-chilling Paris in mid-winter to merciless wind-swept deserts and scorching
hot jungle at temperatures of over 40°C.
The rally, which crossed the Equator, extended for a total distance actually of 13,000km.

2008/2009 The Official Web site of The Dakar Rally
http://www.dakar.com/index_DAKus.html

1992 : From North to South
For this special edition, a crossing of the African continent, from the north
to the southernmost tip, was the task facing the competitors. The Paris - Cape
rally comprised 22 stages and passed through 10 countries on a route stretching
12,427 km! Hubert Auriol won with navigator Philippe Monnet to become the first
driver to claim victory in both the bike and car categories.
Pos. Car No. Driver Manufacture Total Time
1. 211 Auriol MITSUBISHI/PAJERO 20:42'30
2. 210 Weber MITSUBISHI/PAJERO 00:04'53
3. 213 Shinozuka MITSUBISHI/PAJERO 00:18'52
4. 204 Waldegard Citroen 01:20'42
5. 203 Vatanen Citroen 02:25'09