Peugeot GALLO at the ECO Rally Acropolis with Savva Lefkaditis & Vangelis Akrato

Peugeot GALLO is preparing for its second consecutive participation in the ECO Rally Acropolis, with a crew of Savva Lefkaditis – Vangelis Akrato who will share the renewed Peugeot 208 Rally4 with number 73 on the doors.

The car is Rally4 specification, front wheel drive and developed by Peugeot Sport. The aim of the experienced crew is to achieve the best possible placement and to prevail in the RC4 class in the two-wheeler category.

Regarding this, Savvas Lefkaditis said: “I am very happy that we will be participating in our national race, the ECO Rally Acropolis, this year. Competing in this race as part of the WRC is a dream for every Greek driver and personally I am no exception. I still feel a special joy and responsibility because together with my co-driver Vangelis Akratos we will be driving the retreaded 208 Rally4 as an official Peugeot GALLO entry. We’ve prepared pretty well and I think we’ll be ready for this big date.

Our goal for the ECO Rally Acropolis is to advance as quickly as possible, enjoy this special race and reach the finish ramp after satisfying ourselves, our partners and the spectators. I would like to thank our sponsors Landmacon SA. Prasino Constructions, Kitantzis Plants and Supplies, Anagnostou Phytohomata, SKAG TH.K. Skagias ABEE, Lotos Oil AFOI N. Athens, Stefanakis parts as well as 4TROCHOI magazine, with which I have a special relationship due to my participation in the Become a Champion institution“.

For his part, Vangelis Akratos said the following:Participating in the EKO Rally Acropolis after several years fills me with joy as I have the opportunity to take part in such a great event, which for all of us Greek participants is the celebration of motorsport in our country. We as a crew arrange to meet all car racing fans who can follow the race in a special place for us, the OAKA, for the EKO Super Special Stage so that we can all experience a magical moment together“.

Group Peugeot GALLO SA

• Crew: Savvas Lefkaditis-Vangelis Akratos
• Automobile: Peugeot 208 Rally4
• Team Manager: Vangelis Gallo
• Team coordination: Nikos Lefcaditis
• Technical support: LEFKADITIS Motorsport
• chief engineer: Dimitris Lefcaditis
• engineers: Sakis Lefas, Stelios Pantelakis, Christos Fragoulis
• Sponsors: Landmacon SA Prasino Constructions, Kitantzis Plants and Supplies, Anagnostou Phytohomata, SKAG TH.K. Skagias ABEE, Lotos Oil AFOI N. Athens and Stefanakis parts.
• Media sponsor: 4 WHEELS

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Savvas Lefkaditis (Guide)

• Date of Birth: September 23, 1980
• First race: Olympic Rally 2004
• Main awards: Champion of Greece F2 2013, Champion of Greece Dirt F2 2012, Cup Winner of Greece class A/6 2013
• Acropolis Appearances: 8 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021)

Vangelis Akratos (Co-driver)

• Date of Birth: July 25, 1980
• First race: TEF Rally 2004
• Main awards: Champion of Greece F2 2013, Champion of Greece Dirt F2 (2012,2019), Dirt Cup Winner 2014, Asphalt Cup Winner 2012, Class A/6 Cup Winner 2013.
• Participations in the Acropolis: 3 (2012,2013,2014)

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Peugeot 208 Rally4 – Technical characteristics

• Engine: 1.2 liter 3-cylinder, supercharged (turbo)
• Maximum power: 212 hp at 5,450 rpm.
• Maximum torque: 290 Nm at 3,000 rpm
• Transmission: Sadev 5-speed serial
• Drive: On the front wheels
• Suspension: Three-way adjustable
• Brakes: Ventilated 283mm discs at front, 290mm discs at rear
• Minimum weight: 1,080 kg (minimum) – 1,250 kg (with crew)

Sportish lives the legendary EKO Acropolis Rally together with EKO, the largest Greek marketing company in its category and a main sponsor of the event and also the “EKO Super Special Stage” in OAKA.