The Audi S1 Hoonitron has two electric motors borrowed from Audi's Formula E program, all-wheel drive, power galore, a carbon fiber chassis, and fully complies with the safety standards of the FIA, motorsport's governing body. With each motor generating 2,212 lb-ft (3,000 Nm) of torque, the two-door car can easily power through slides and spins on the streets of Sin City.
Audi Sport developed it as a one-of-a-kind car exclusively for Ken Block. Its body shell, for which Audi Design led by Marc Lichte is responsible, immediately evokes memories of the legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 with which the four rings charged to the top in the famous Pikes Peak hill-climb race. Ken Block and his team engaged in close exchange with the Audi departments during the development of the vehicle.
"With the S1 Hoonitron we broke entirely new ground at Audi," says Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development at AUDI AG. "Developing a fully electric prototype for the unique requirements of our partner Ken Block was a big and exciting challenge to which the whole team rose with flying colors. It is great to see how 'Vorsprung durch Technik' is presented in an all-new environment."
Audi S1 Hoonitron
Alongside the S1 Hoonitron, the Electrikhana film features brief guest appearances by other models from Audi Tradition, such as the Audi 90 IMSA GTO (1989), the Audi 200 Trans Am (1988), the Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak (1987), the Audi quattro Gruppe B A2 (1984) as well as the Audi R8 LMP and Audi R18 e-tron quattro from Le Mans. Apropos Le Mans: Tom Kristensen, the record winner of the iconic endurance race with nine triumphs under his belt, makes a brief guest appearance at a red traffic light as well.
Audi S1 Hoonitron
Since the video is approximately 10 minutes long, we recommend grabbing a cup of coffee and some snacks before hitting play. And if you need a quick break, there's always the pause button. We hope you enjoy watching the new "Electrikhana" as we do.
Source: Audi, Hoonigan
