The ageing DS, despite its
impeccable rallying
history was replaced by the CX in the competition
department headed by Marlène Cotton and like its forebear,
demonstrated its ability to cover hostile terrain in a manner
few other cars managed.
The CX's métier was long
distance endurance rallies and its outright victories
include:-
Under
absolutely gruelling conditions, the CX also achieved the
following placings:-
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1977 - Tour
Automobile du Sénégal - in addition to
taking the first prize, four CXs came in 2nd,
3rd, 4th and 5th. Only two other vehicles out of
thirty starters completed the course - CX
2400
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1978 - Tour
Automobile du Sénégal; in addition to the
overall win, the 2nd, 3rd and 6th places also
went to CXs, together with the Constructor's Cup
- CX 2400 GTi
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