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Walter Röhrl is credited as a rally driver. Walter Röhrl was born on March 7, 1947 in Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Germany. The age as of 2026 is 79. Awards on record include Germany's Sports Hall of Fame.
My Take
Walter Röhrl is, to me, one of the all-time greats of rally driving, and I think his reputation is fully earned. Winning the World Rally Championship twice, in 1980 with the Fiat 131 Abarth and in 1982 with Opel's Ascona 400, is remarkable enough, but what fascinates me is how many marques trusted him, from Lancia and Audi to Porsche. That kind of cross-brand respect tells me he was a driver other engineers wanted in their car. His place in Germany's Sports Hall of Fame fits perfectly. To me he embodies a precise, almost surgical driving style that defined an era of motorsport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Walter Röhrl
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァルター・ロール
- Reading
- ゔぁるたー・ろーる
- Born
- March 7, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Germany
- Occupation
- rally driver
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Germany's Sports Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Röhrl born?
Born March 7, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Walter Röhrl from?
Walter Röhrl is from Regensburg, Upper Palatinate, Germany.
What does Walter Röhrl do?
Walter Röhrl works as rally driver.