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The 1999 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup season was the 7th season of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup. Jean-Louis Schlesser was the drivers' champion driving his own buggy. Mitsubishi won the Manufacturers' cup.
The calendar featured eight events.
| Round | Dates | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 December–17 January |   Granada-Dakar |
| 2 | 19–21 March |  Italian Baja |
| 3 | 10–18 April |  Optic 2000 Rallye de Tunisie |
| 4 | 17–20 June |  Baja Portugal Telecel 1000 |
| 5 | 8–11 July | Baja Movistar España Aragón |
| 6 | 24 July–8 August |   Master Rallye |
| 7 | 21–25 September |  Por Las Pampas Rally |
| 8 | 2-6 November |  UAE Desert Challenge |
The best 6 results, including not more than the best 2 results in Bajas, are taken into account for the final classification of the Cup.
| Pos | Driver | DAK | ITA | TUN | POR | ARA | MAS | PAM | ABU | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jean-Louis Schlesser | 1116 | (248) | 187 | 248 | - | 1116 | 187 | 187 | 541 |
| 2 |  Kenjiro Shinozuka | 464 | 158 | 272 | Ret0 | - | - | 272 | 272 | 338 |
| 3 | José Maria Servia | 556 | 336 | 354 | (432) | 158 | 284 | - | - | 288 |
| 4 |  Jutta Kleinschmidt | 384 | 432 | 448 | - | - | - | - | 354 | 218 |
In order to be featured in the final classification of the Cup, a manufacturer must enter at least 5 events. Only Group T1 and T2 cars are eligible.
The best 6 results, including not more than the best 2 results in Bajas, are taken into account for the final classification of the Cup.
| Pos | Driver | DAK | ITA | TUN | POR | ARA | MAS | PAM | ABU | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi | 80 | (40) | 60 | (30) | 40 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 360 |
| 2 | Nissan | 40 | (28) | 42 | 34 | 32 | 80 | - | 48 | 276 |
| 3 | Toyota | 32 | (14) | 21 | 40 | 26 | 56 | 42 | (9) | 217 |
| 4 |  Kia | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 36 | - | 39 |
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