Erwin Weber | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 June 1959 |
| Nationality |  GER |
| Occupation | Rally driver |
| Years active | 1978-1997 |
Erwin Weber (born 12 June 1959 in Munich) is a former German rally driver. He was the winner of the European Rally Championship in 1992, finished on the podium four times in the World Rally Championship and 2nd in the 1992 Dakar Rally.
| Year | Rally | Co-driver | Car | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 |  Rallye Côte d'Ivoire | Gunter Wanger | Toyota Celica | 3rd |
| 1987 |  Rally Argentina | Matthias Feltz | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 3rd |
| Rallye Côte d'Ivoire | Matthias Feltz | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 3rd | |
| 1990 |  Rally New Zealand | Matthias Feltz | Volkswagen Golf Rallye G60 | 3rd |
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