| 1997 Monte Carlo Rally 65ème Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo | ||
|---|---|---|
Round 1 of the 1997 World Rally Championship
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| Host country | ||
| Dates run | 18 – 23 January 1997 | |
| Stages | 18 | |
| Stage surface | Asphalt/Snow | |
| Overall distance | 398.31 km (247.50 miles) | |
| Statistics | ||
| Crews | 23 at start, 17 at finish | |
| Overall results | ||
| Overall winner | Subaru Impreza 4:26:58 | |
The 1997 Monte Carlo Rally was the 65th Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo. It was won by Piero Liatti. [1]
It was part of the 1997 World Rally Championship.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Time/Retired | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | | Subaru Impreza WRC97 | 4:26.58 | 20 |
| 2 | 5 | | Ford Escort WRC | 4:27:53 | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV | 4:29:29 | 12 |
| 4 | 6 | | Ford Escort WRC | 4:32:03 | 10 |
| 5 | 2 | | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III | 4:42:42 | 8 |
| 6 | 15 | | Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205) | 4:45:26 | 6 |
| 7 | 10 | | Subaru Impreza 555 | 4:45:35 | 4 |
| 8 | 9 | | Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205) | 4:50:39 | 3 |
| 9 | 23 | | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III | 4:51:59 | 2 |
| 10 | 25 | | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III | 4:52:51 | 1 |