The 1999 Swedish Rally was a

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event for

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that was held over three days between 12 and 14 February 1999. It marked the 48th running of the

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, and was the second round of the

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. The 1999 event was based in the city of

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and was contested over nineteen special stages, covering a total competitive distance of .

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was the defending rally winner, as was

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. Peugeot Esso and

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would not compete in the event. Makinen, along with co-driver Risto Mannisenmaki won the rally, their second win in a row, strengthening their lead of the championship.

Background

Entry list

The following crews were set to enter the rally. The event was open to crews competing in the World Rally Championship, as well as

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entries that were not registered to score points in the manufacturer's championship. Ten were entered under

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regulations to compete in the World Rally Championship's Manufacturers' Championship.

Itinerary

All dates and times are

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Background

Entry list

Itinerary

Report

Overall

Classification

Special Stages

Championship Standings

References

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