The 1996 World Rally Championship was the 24th season of the FIA World Rally Championship.
The season consisted of 9 rallies.
As a result of their  disqualification, Toyota Team Europe were not allowed to compete in this year's championship, so only three works teams contested the championship.
The drivers' world championship was won by Tommi Mäkinen in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 3, ahead of Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz.
The manufacturers' title was won by Subaru.
Calendar
Teams and drivers
Results and standings
Drivers' championship
Manufacturers' championship
Each works team had to nominate up to three drivers 30 days before each event; only two best placed nominated drivers were eligible to score points for the manufacturers' championship.
Events
FIA 2 Litre World Cup For Manufacturers
() Denotes dropped score External links
FIA World Rally Championship 1996 at ewrc-results.com
World Rally Championship Category:World Rally Championship seasons
