The 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally was the 6th running of the rally raid event. It started in Paris on January 1, 1984, and finished in Dakar on January 20, 1984. René Metge won the car category driving a Porsche 953, while Gaston Rahier won the motorcycle category.
The 6th edition of the Paris-Dakar Rally begins from Paris, with 327 vehicles embarking on the grueling journey across Europe and Africa to Dakar.
Famous racing driver Jacky Ickx, driving a Porsche, crashes heavily during the early stages of the rally in Algeria, forcing him to retire from the competition.
René Metge in the newly developed Porsche 953, featuring four-wheel drive, establishes a strong lead in the car category as the rally crosses the Sahara desert.
Belgian rider Gaston Rahier secures a commanding lead in the motorcycle category riding a BMW, showcasing exceptional endurance across the African terrain.
The DAF team, driven by Jan de Rooy, secures victory in the truck category, showcasing the capabilities of their twin-engine turbo-diesel trucks in extreme conditions.
The 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally concludes at Lac Rose near Dakar, Senegal, with René Metge winning the car category and Gaston Rahier winning the motorcycle category.