Ken Block’s newest all-electric drift car, Audi S1 Hoonitronmade an impressive debut on the streets of Las Vegas in the latest Gymkhana video, titled Electrikhana.
Throughout the nine-minute video currently streaming YouTubeThe S1 Hoonitron can be seen performing elaborate hovering, donuts, and even jumps at major tourist attractions scattered around Las Vegas.
There are a number of guests in the video, including some iconic drivers from Audi Pikes Peak, Group B, Trans Am, Le Mans and DTM, as well as nine-time Le Mans winner in 24 hours, Tom Kristensen.
The Audi S1 Hoonitron was first revealed in December 2021 and then detailed earlier this week with design cues from the legendary Quattro S1 E2 Pikes Peak mountain car from the 1980s. .
That means there are boxy flares, a wedge-like shape, and some weird aerodynamic elements at the front and rear.
This custom-built electric vehicle (EV) features an 800V electric architecture and features four battery packs derived from the Audi Q7 plug-in hybrid (PHEV), with two electric motors generating an undiminished amount of power. revealed.
While we don’t know the exact system outputs, we do know that Hoonitron chewed through more than 100 tires during the filming of Eletrikhana, which is more than double the usual number.
Inside the S1 Hoonitron, Block sits back in the cabin with his legs elevated in a similar way to a Formula 1 or Le Mans Prototype racer. It was one of the hardest driving positions he’s ever had, he said in a recent video.
This is not the first time Ken Block has fitted a flamethrower gasoline engine to an electric motor. Before he cooperation with Audihe relies on his partnership with Ford to get behind the wheel of the company’s 1044kW Mustang Mach-E electric SUV concept.
It’s not clear what Block’s partnership with Audi will yield.
The pair hinted at a partnership with Audi’s high-tech Dakar racer when they announced the partnership in early 2021, but it’s unclear what role the Hoonigan team will play in developing the competitor .
Audi has since revealed the second-generation version of the RS Q e-tron The electric range extender prototype is said to be 15% more aerodynamic thanks in part to reworked body panels.
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