Hoonitron – The All Electric Drifting Audi (Ken Block)
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S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron
Ken Block, the world renown rally river and overall extreme sports enthusiasts has decided to team up with Audi to make an absolute beast of a vehicle. Introducing the Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron. A fully electric Audi that absolutely shreds tire rubber like nobodies business. Who better to collaborate with than Ken Block himself, the man who’s won countless events and is well known for his youtube series where he performs extreme stunts in vehicles such as jumps, donuts & of course drifting. This car is built with extreme driving in mind. Let’s go over the specs
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Specifications and Performance
The Audi Hoonitron is built with performance in mind, lets take a look at what sets this electric machine apart from the rest. To start, the chassis is made out of carbon fibre, allowing for good structural strength whilst maintaining an extremely light weight, allowing for great manoeuvrability, more power and higher air. The chassis uses the same safety guidelines that the FIA provides (The company that overlooks F1). F1 cars are extremely strong and safe so no worries there in the Hoonitron. Then comes the power train unit. We don’t know the exact bhp of the car but we do know it’s powered by 2 electric motors that according to Audi deliver “Power Galore” to the vehicle in the form of all wheel drive. Ken Block is known for collaborations like a 1400hp Mustang, so we’re sure Audi won’t skimp on bhp.
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Conclusion
It’s pretty clear that the Hoonitron is worthy of its name, and it’s going to change the way a lot people perceive electric vehicles. The Audi Hoonitron is a mean looking beast with a wide and angry frame and it has all the power to back it up. We’re very excited to see Ken take this beast out and do some insane stunts in a fully electric powered car. This may help many with the stigma that electric vehicles aren’t “rough” or “manly” enough that many car enthusiasts hold. If it’s beastly enough for Ken, it’s good enough for us.
Recap
Ken Block, the professional rally driver and viral video creator, partnered with Audi to create a custom electric vehicle (EV) based on the Audi RS3. The project, known as the Audi A3 E-Tron “Blackout”, was unveiled in 2021.
The Audi A3 E-Tron “Blackout” is an all-electric vehicle that features a number of custom modifications. It is equipped with a 52 kWh battery pack and a pair of electric motors that deliver a combined output of 815 horsepower and 1,324 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle can reportedly accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 1.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest EVs in the world.
The “Blackout” also features a custom exterior and interior design, with a matte black finish and red accents throughout. It is equipped with a roll cage, racing seats, and other performance-oriented features, making it well-suited for rally and other motorsport activities.
While the Audi A3 E-Tron “Blackout” is not currently available for sale, it demonstrates the potential for custom electric vehicles to offer high levels of performance and style. It also highlights the growing interest in electric vehicles among performance car enthusiasts and the automotive industry as a whole.
The exact cost of the Audi A3 E-Tron “Blackout” has not been publicly disclosed, as the vehicle was a one-off custom build for Ken Block. However, it is safe to assume that the cost of the vehicle was likely quite high, given the extensive modifications and high-performance components used.
The base price for a 2022 Audi RS3, on which the “Blackout” is based, is around $56,200. However, the custom electric drivetrain, battery pack, and other modifications likely added a significant amount to the vehicle’s cost. Additionally, custom-built high-performance vehicles often carry a premium price due to the specialized engineering and fabrication required.
Overall, while the cost of the Audi A3 E-Tron “Blackout” is not known, it was likely a high-end, custom-built vehicle that would have required a substantial investment to create.
