Racing - Drift legend Ken Block: In "Elecktrikhana Two" he shows incredible action one last time
No one is more associated with professional drifts and powerful cars than Ken Block. His projects have dominated the video charts for years. The way Ken Block can drive cars around obstacles is unique. But at the age of 55, Block still lost his life in a snowmobile accident last January. It was long thought that his first video with an electric car, aptly named "Elecktrikhana" instead of "Gymkhana", would be his last. But in November, his team surprised everyone with the news that there was more to come. Because shortly before his death, the sequel to "Elecktrikhana" was filmed.
Ken Block rides the Hoonitron one last time
The new video with Ken Block and his converted Audi has now been released. The description of the eleven-and-a-half-minute film says: "In November 2022, Ken Block and the Hoonigan team headed to Mexico City to film the next installment of the Electrikhana series with the Audi S1 Hoonitron. Just over a month later, the devastating loss of Ken Block meant the project was put on hold - until now."
The Hoonigan team, founded by Block, delivers again. As usual, Block hurtles through Mexican cities, parking garages, airports and tunnels. The video contains virtually no music. What remains are screeching electric motors and suffering tires. Block is said to have used up more than 100 tires in Vegas. This time there will have been no fewer.
For a long time, it was not clear exactly what was in the Audi that the racing driver chased through the streets in daring maneuvers. At the time, Block estimated the power to be "somewhere between 2000 and 3000 hp", which is not entirely true.
A unique talent takes off
The Hoonitron contains two so-called motor-generator units, each with 250 kilowatts, i.e. 340 hp. Together, this gives the Audi 680 hp. The manufacturer gives the torque as 640 Newton meters, and the maximum speed of the electric motors is 28,000 revolutions per minute. "Thanks to this extreme torque, Ken Block is able to pull off spectacular drifts and achieve wheel speeds in excess of 200 km/h," explained Audi after the release of the first film featuring the S1.
"Elecktrikhana Two" actually only lasts a good eight minutes. His team uses the video to send a final greeting to the late exceptional talent and shows scenes from past projects that went around the world under the name "Gymkhana".
The numbers also show that his fans particularly appreciate the video. Within one day, "Elecktrikhana Two" had amassed more than 1.5 million views and established itself in the YouTube trends.
Ken Block's daughter also races
However, the Block name will not disappear from the racing scene - Ken's daughter Lia appears to be following in her father's footsteps. Most recently, she drove the legendary Pikes Peak circuit in the so-called"Hoonipigasus", a converted Porsche 911.
Read also:
- Despite his tragic death in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55, Ken Block's team managed to release the sequel to his electric car series, "Elektrikhana Two," featuring his custom Audi S1 Hoonitron.
- In "Elektrikhana Two," Ken Block showcases his unique driving skills in Mexico City, putting the electric car's power and tires to the test, producing tire-screeching sounds and immense wear.
- Despite speculations, the Hoonitron, Ken Block's custom Audi S1, houses twin motor-generator units, each with 340 hp, generating a total power of 680 hp, making it capable of producing unbelievable speeds and drifts.
- Following in her father's footsteps, Ken Block's daughter, Lia, successfully raced the legendary Pikes Peak circuit with a converted Porsche 911, demonstrating the Block family's continued presence in the racing scene.
Source: www.stern.de
