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BLOCK HOUSE RACING in Park City, Utah, is home to the Block family’s racecars and special project vehicles, including some of Ken’s most iconic builds.
1965 FORD MUSTANG HOONICORN RTR
Ken Block’s 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR V2 builds upon where the original Hoonicorn left off. Taking that car that starred in Gymkhana SEVEN, Block and his team have modified the 410 cubic inch Roush Yates Ford V8 heart of the Hoonicorn to now feature a custom twin turbo setup from Garrett that feeds the boost through a custom Switzer Dynamics intake manifold. The end result? 1,400 horsepower that's fed through the Sadev all wheel-drive system. Designed from the start to take a car that was already crazy and make it absolutely insane, Block has done so. Now the Hoonicorn V2 gets ready for its next video project.
—Version 2 (spec change for Climbkhana: Pikes Peak)
Power: 1400 hp / Torque: 1250 ft·lb
Engine: Roush Yates 410 cubic inch Ford V8 engine, Garrett Twin Turbos, Switzer Dynamics Intake Manifold, Motec M150 ECU
Wheels: Rotiform KB1 (forged 3pc - gloss white), 18x10.5, 5x120 PCD, 26 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes R888R, 295/35/18.
1994 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH WRC COSSIE V2
This vehicle was constructed as the successor to Ken Block's original 1991 Ford Escort Cosworth Group A rally car, which he competed in and used as one of five vehicles in Gymkhana TEN. The first “Cossie,” as it was known, was destroyed in a fire while racing in 2018; instead of acquiring another period-correct rally car to replace the original, Block and his team updated this 1994 Escort RS Cosworth to modern rally specifications in 2017 and dubbed the car “Cossie V2.”.
Transmission: Sadev 6 Speed sequential transmission, Sadev SP03 Front and rear differential, Sadev driveshafts, Sadev propshafts, Sadev gearchange tower, Sadev bell housing, AP Racing Carbon Clutch.
Suspension: Reiger shock absorbers, Ford Escort WRC crossmembers and Ford Escort WRC revised suspension arm to suit the wide track geometry, revised front and rear suspension turret position.
Electronics: Cosworth ECU - MQ, Cosworth IPS - Power unit, Cosworth Drivers Display - Omega, Bespoke chassis and engine harness, Cosworth switch panel (all components as integrated on the Ford Fiesta World Rally Car).
Interior: Recaro Racer SPA Seat. Stilo intercom system.
Brakes: AP Racing Brake calipers, AP Racing Brake discs, Ferodo Brake pads.
Wheels: Rotiform VCE-M (forged 3pc - gloss white), 18x8.5, 4x108 PCD, 31 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes, 225/40ZR18.
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Ken Block called on his experience as co-founder and chief brand officer of DC Shoes, a skateboarding apparel brand, to promote his rally career with Gymkhana: PRACTICE (or Gymkhana ONE). Inspired by early 2000s skateboarding videos, the film featured Block executing high-speed precision driving maneuvers in this 2005 Subaru (updated to look like a 2006 model), modified for the now-defunct Gymkhana USA motorsports series. The film became one of the most popular online videos of 2008 and spawned 16 sequels and spinoffs.
Turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4.
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Gymkhana TWO, filmed in 2009, starred this modified Subaru WRX STI navigating obstacles in the Port of Long Beach. Though it also started as a road car, this vehicle was far more heavily modified than the one used in the first film and was the first car purpose-built for a Gymkhana video. Subtitled “The Infomercial,” Gymkhana TWO was the first of the films to promote a line of merchandise matching the vehicle's livery and Ken Block’s race suit.
1986 Audi Sport Quattro Replica
To commemorate his new partnership with Audi in 2021, Ken Block purchased and upgraded this replica of his all-time favorite rally car, the Audi Sport Quattro. Block chose a copy of the Quattro to avoid modifying and potentially crashing one of the just 224 originals. It was constructed by LCE Performance in Germany using the same technique used in the originals, mating the rear half of an Audi Quattro Coupe with the front half of an Audi Quattro 4000.
1985 Audi Ur Quattro
Fully restored 1985 Audi Ur Quattro
2014 FORD FIESTA R2
he Ford Fiesta R2 was M-Sport’s first global rally car and is one of the most reliable and competitive R2s on the market since it's debut in 2010. This one now belongs to Ken's wife, Lucy Block. She also enjoys racing stage rally so in 2017, Block picked this one up as one of her wedding anniversary gifts!
Power: 180 PS @ 6,500 rpm
TORQUE: 250 Nm @ 3,500 rpmBody: 2014 Ford Fiesta.
Engine: 1.0 Fox Ecoboost 998cc VCT; 3 cylinders in line; DOHC; 12 valves; alloy cylinder head; variable cam timing. Life Racing control unit with digital dash display and power management systems.
Transmission: Five speed sequential gearbox developed by Sadev with plated limited slip differential and uprated driveshafts.
Suspension: Reiger adjustable dampers with Eibach springs, spherical jointed top mounts front and rear. Front dampers adjustable for high / low speed bump and rebound. Modified rear beam with uprated mounts. 2-bolt clamped front upright.
Brakes: Gravel: Front: 285 mm ventilated discs with four piston Alcon competition calipers. Asphalt: Front: 310 mm ventilated discs with four piston Alcon competition calipers. Rear: 280 mm Alcon ventilated discs with single piston calipers. Hydraulic handbrake.
Wheels: Gravel: OZ 6x15 with 175/70R15 DMACK tyres. Asphalt: OZ 6.5x16 with 195/50R15 DMACK tyres.
Tires: Toyo Tires OPEN COUNTRY R/T (on-/off-road Rugged Terrain tire).
1974 FORD BRONCO
Fully frame-off restored by NSB Performance in Edgewater, Florida, Block’s wife’s Bronco (aka: #wifeybronco) isn’t your normal 1974 model. Built to be the ultimate summer, around-town, and on-trail Park City truck, it features a slew of upgrades including a Ford Performance supplied 5.0l Coyote crate V8 and transmission, many replacement panels supplied by National Parts Depot, and fifteen52 wheels with Toyo Tires.
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2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RS
2 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs turbos! Built for going fast over tough terrain, the latest Mavericks from Can-Am are a perfect fit for Block and his gang in Utah. With long-travel suspension, turbo power and a wider stance than most vehicles in the category, these are the absolute best tools possible for having fun out in the wild. Look for them to be tearing up Utah hot-spots for off-roading like Moab and Swingarm City sometime later this year.
Power: 154 HP (before mods).
Body: 2-door, Maverick X3 X rs with front lower door panels, S3 Power Sports custom roll cage, intrusion bars, roof, front bumper, bulkhead, nerf bars, pull plate, Rigid Industries light bars, and custom paint and graphics inspired by Block’s Hoonicorn Mustang (v1) and his 2017 racecar livery art by Death Spray Custom.
Engine: Rotax ACE 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter. EVO Powersports Stage 3 Flash (with cat delete and exhaust).
Transmission: Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT with high airflow. Airdam clutch kit.
Suspension: Fox 2.5 Podium QS3 Shocks, S3 Power Sports A-Arms, HD Billet Aluminum Tie Rods, and full Set of Radius Rods.Brakes: Dual ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers. Custom hydraulic handbrake system.
Interior: Can-Am 5pt. harnesses
Wheels: Fuel Block (forged beadlock - matte black w/gloss black ring), 15x6, 4x137 PCD, 38 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Open Country, 32/9.50R15.
2017 CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 MAX X RS
Knowing that he could make it street legal and register it to drive on the local roads of his hometown in Park City, Utah, Ken Block hammered down in that direction once again with his 2017 4-seater Maverick. It’s not only capable off-road, but of also running his kids to school or to shuttle friends up the mountains during mountain biking sessions.
Power: 154 HP (before mods).Body: 4-door, Maverick X3 MAX X rs with S3 Power Sports roof, custom paint and graphics inspired by Block’s Hoonicorn Mustang (v1) and his 2017 racecar livery art by Death Spray Custom. Also, custom 2 in. trailer hitch, North Shore mountain bike rack, and Can-Am street legal kit.
Engine: Rotax ACE 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter.
Transmission: Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT with high airflow.
Suspension: Fox 2.5 Podium QS3 Shocks.
Brakes: Dual ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers.Interior: Can-Am 5pt. harnesses.
Wheels: Fuel Block (forged beadlock - matte black w/gloss black ring), 15x6, 4x137 PCD, 38 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Open Country, 32/9.50R15.
1978 FORD ESCORT MK2 RS
Ken Block’s 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS was originally intended to be a light build in tarmac-rally spec. Block raced it at Rally New York in 2010 but then shelved it for a bit and later decided to bring it back completely reworked as the first-ever Gymkhana-spec, Mk2 Escort.
Power: 333hp / Torque: 246 ft·lb at 7,305 rpm.
Body: 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS coupe engineered and built by Quick Motorsport UK. Extensively lightened and reinforced. Full T45 roll cage and suspension triangulation. Fabricated to accept WRC Style Independent Rear Suspension. Carbon fiber hood and trunk lid panels. Custom body styling by Kei Miura/Rocket Bunny. Lightweight heated windshield. Polycarbonate windows. Underbody protection.
Engine: Millington Diamond. 2,500cc, 4 cylinder, 16 valve. Max 9,000 RPM. Cosworth Pectel SQ6 engine management. Stainless steel exhaust manifold and System.
Transmission: RWD. Tractive 6 speed sequential gearbox. AP Racing twin plate high torque clutch assembly. Ford Motorsport 9" WRC rear diff assembly. Geartronics flat shift system.
Suspension: Reiger 3-way adjustable McPherson struts front & rear. Adjustable anti-roll bars. Lightweight alloy hubs and uprights front and rear.Brakes: AP Racing 315x28 discs front and rear. AP 4-piston calipers. AP Racing floor mounted adjustable pedal box and cylinders. WRC style upright handbrake assembly.
Interior: Cosworth Pectel intelligent color display. PI Membrane switch panel. PI intelligent power system. DB1 flash card data logger. Adjustable electronic power steering column assembly. Lifeline Zero 2000 electronic fire extinguisher system. Recaro carbon fiber seats. Sabelt safety harnesses. Lightweight aircraft wiring harness. Alloy fabricated anti-surge fuel and oil tanks.
Wheels: Rotiform GTB (forged monoblock - gloss white), 17x9, 4x108 PCD, 13 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes R888R, 245/40ZR17.
1977 FORD F-150 HOONITRUCK
The award winning Hoonitruck was created for GymkhanaTEN, partially out of Block’s general love for trucks, and also as a a tribute to his late father who had the exact same base truck back in the day. While on display with Toyo Tires at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Ford F-150 Hoonitruck won the TAS best “dressed” truck/SUV award!
Power: 914hp at 7,400 rpm / Torque: 702 ft·lb at 6,450 rpm.
Engine: Custom-tuned, 3.5 liter, twin turbocharged, Ford Performance/Roush Yates EcoBoost V6 engine with a billet-aluminum block lifted directly out of the Ford Racing Ford GT Le Mans development program. Ford Performance direct metal 3D printed, aluminum intake manifold.
Body: 1977 Ford F-150 with chassis design, engineering, hand-hammered military- grade aluminum bodywork, and fabrication by Detroit Speed, in Mooresville, NC. Overall design and styling dictated by Block and his team at Hoonigan.
Transmission: Sadev 6-speed all wheel-drive gearbox (similar to the one used in Block’s Hoonicorn).
Suspension: Custom ST/KW
Interior: Custom Hoonigan hand brake handle, Hoonigan gauges by AutoMeter, Recaro Profi SPA carbon fiber race seats, full carbon fiber dash, Ford Pass remote start, and even a functional backup camera/tow hitch setup.
Wheels: Fuel Block (forged beadlock - gloss white), 20x10.5, 5x120 PCD, -48 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes ST III, 315/35R20.
1986 FORD RS200
Originally built to compete in the Group B era of the World Rally Championship, Block's Ford RS200 is one of 200 units that were required to be built to meet homologation rules. Block's car features an Evolution variant of the 4-cylinder turbo motor, custom tuned to make 700+ horsepower. It also features a custom, gloss black paint job with matte black vinyl laid on top, upgraded interior, custom KW coilover suspension, fifteen52 wheels and Toyo Tires.
Power: 700+ horsepower on pump gas (800+ on race gas).Body: 1986 Ford RS200 Group B rally car (1 of 200 units built for the World Rally Championship's legendary Group B homologation).
Engine: 2.1L, turbocharged 4-cylinder (1 of only 24 Evolution motor packages built).
Transmission: Sequential.Suspension: KW Suspension custom coilovers.
Interior: Custom updated sueded interior.
Exterior: Custom gloss black paint with matte black vinyl wrap.
Wheels: Rotiform KB1 (forged mono2 - gloss white), 18x9.5, 4x108 PCD, 54 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes R888R, 275/35ZR18.
2015 FORD FIESTA ST RX43
The RX43 (rallycross #43) was initially developed by M-Sport as Ken Block’s rallycross car for the 2013 Global Rallycross Championship and X Games rallycross events. It was also Block’s Gymkhana SIX and Gymkhana EIGHT picture car. RX43 is optimized for massive torque, off-the-line launching ability and is highly competitive in rallycross competitions. For FIA World Rallycross in 2014, and because RX43 was tied up with national events, M-Sport assembled an identical car that was called RX43B. Setup (suspension, differentials, engine maps, etc) is tuned to each individual event.
Power: 600 hp / Torque: 650 NM ft·lb. Capable of 0-60 mph/under 2 seconds.
Body: 2015 Ford Fiesta ST RX43, seam welded and reinforced. M-Sport designed, homologated FIA-spec roll cage. Custom body design by M-Sport, UK. Bespoke underbody protection.
Engine: Pipo designed 2000cc 4 cylinder, Garrett Turbocharged.
Transmission: Sadev 6-Speed Sequential along with Sadev rear diff and centre diff release unit.
Suspension: Reiger.Brakes: Brembo.
Interior: Recaro seats, Cosworth, engine management and data logging.
Wheels: Rotiform VCE-M (forged monoblock - gloss white), 18x9, 5x135 PCD, 54 offset.
Tires: Toyo Tires Proxes R1R, 245/40R18.
