As a follow up to the success of the VISA Trophée competition in 1982 and to create an even more competitive car Citroën launched the Visa Milles Pistes (1000 pistes). The reason for this name is not quite clear. It was released late 1983.

They used the GT Tonic (1360cc 80hp) as the base vehicle but changed it to 4 wheel drive and added a more powerful engine of 1360cc with 4 carburettors (as fitted to the French Chrono version). This engine was tuned to 112hp which increased as the cars evolved.

Other details which differ from the Trophée are circular double headlight units (standard), clinked plastic side enlargements (as the Chrono has) instead of covers in 1 piece, and the front grille. This grille received a special badge being 2 times the Citroën chevrons sign with a "x" in between. This is indicative of 4 wheel drive. (they were red colored) On the rear of the car a "VISA 4x4" badge was fitted.

As with the Trophée, the company created a total of 200 cars in Group B spec based on this model. They were meant for the 1984 season. (Citroën-Total-Michelin competition)

The car was a great hit and won a lot of rallies in the class. The status of the car was so good that even years later (until around 1992!) the car was still used in rallies and rallycross.

Hear the sound of VISA Milles Pistes driven by Michael Loock on the 10th of October1999 during the Biesheuvel rally at Rotterdam. (The size of wav file is 279 kB)