Do not consider the Rallye de Paris simply another Gumball-type event. While the celebrity-laden Gumball 3000 was entangled in lawlessness, and eventually tragedy, the Rallye de Paris is designed for the devoted car lover and track junkie.
Starting in Paris, participants make a round-trip trek through France visiting the tracks at Magny-Cours (the French F1 track) and Val-de-Vienne before heading back to the capital again. It’s a whirlwind tour, over in just two days. Automotive participants include the expected Ferrari 430, Audi R8, and Lamborghini Murcielago, but also in attendance are such enthusiast classics as the Ferrari F40, Porsche 911 RS 2.7L, and the Jaguar XK120.
The 2008 Rallye de Paris took place last week with more than 200 cars in participation. Mark your calendars for next year’s event and brush up on your French before you check out the additional pics and video on this site. Thanks for the tip, Pierre!
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport front 3/4 view
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport front view
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport front detail
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport engine
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport interior
2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport interior
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport steering wheel controls
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2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport dash clock
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[Source: Caradisiac, photos by Caradisiac]