Rally enthusiasts have become well acquainted with Ken Block. The professional rally driver who is with the Hoonigan Racing Division, formerly known as the Monster World Rally Team, started competing with Subaru but later signed with Ford. Apart from competing in World Rally Championships, Block has competed in many action sports such as skateboarding, motocross, and snowboarding. Besides holding the record for the world's fastest snowcat, a modified Ford Raptor called Trax STI, Block has also appeared in the 2015 Need for Speed video game as the style icon.
Although Block considers himself an action sportsman, he is also a savvy businessman. Block is one of the co-founders of DC Shoes and has shifted his business focus to Hoonigan Industries, an apparel brand for auto enthusiasts.
The Hoonigan Racing Division, headquartered in Park City, Utah, is home to Block's racecars and special project vehicles. Block and the team worked hard to modify the vehicles to suit inhospitable terrains and compete at World Championships. He stated that he hardly ever shows the collection together, and the cars travel globally for rallycross racing events, appearances and media events. We took a sneak peek into Block's garage at the Hoonigan Racing Division and gleaned photos and specs of the cars.
25 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR
One of the most insane builds that Block put together was the 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR, debuting in 2016. To make the car a beast, Block and his team modified the 410 cubic inches Roush Yates Ford V8 heart of the Hoonicorn to boast a twin turbo set up from Garrett, feeding the boost through a custom Switzer Dynamics intake manifold.
The car pumped out a whopping 845 horsepower and 720 pound-feet of torque. A few months later, a second version of the Hoonicorn debuted, pumping out a massive 1,400 horsepower and 1,250 pound-feet of torque.
24 2013 Ford F-150 RaptorTRAX
When Block isn't competing on off-roads or skateboard ramps, he is traversing over snow. What Block describes as the ultimate back-country snowboard expedition vehicle, is the Ford F-150 Raptor TRAX.
The vehicle debuted as the world's fastest snowcat in a video for Monster Energy. According to Block, the RaptorTRAX is capable of climbing and descending snowy mountain terrain. Motor 1 stated that a 6.2-liter V8 engine powers the massive vehicle and produces 600 horsepower through the six-speed automatic transmission.
23 1977 Ford F-150 Hoonitruck
Block created this Hoonitruck for GymkhanaTEN and also as a tribute to his late father, who owned the same base truck. To make this Hoonitruck stand out from other cars, Block custom tuned the 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine with a billet-aluminum block lifted out of the Ford GT Le Mans development program.
The big engine is capable of pushing out 914 horsepower through the 6-speed all-wheel-drive gearbox. Block fitted the interior with a custom Hoonigan handbrake handle, carbon fiber race seats, and a functional backup camera.
22 1986 Ford RS200
Ford produced the RS200 as a four-wheel drive sports car and used it as the basis for Ford's Group B World Rally Championships. Block's RS200 is one of 200 units that Ford was required to build to meet the homologation rules.
His car boasts an Evolution variant of the 4-cylinder turbo motor. Block and his team custom tuned the engine to produce 700 horsepower, not bad considering the car has 2.1-liter 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine. The car also has a gloss black paint job with matte black vinyl on top.
21 2016 Ford Focus RS RX
This gem was the result of the combined efforts of Block's Hoonigan Racing, Ford Performance, and UK's M-Sport. The car has an all-wheel drive, an EcoBoost engine that is capable of producing 600 horsepower, allowing the vehicle to shoot from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds.
Inside the car, Block fitted Recaro seats, M-Sport multi-function bespoke steering wheel and engine management and data logging. Block ensured that he optimized the car for rallycross competition. Not only is the car a stunner, but it's also fast.
20 1978 Ford Escort MK2 RS
The car was supposed to be a light build in a tarmac-rally spec, but Block shelved it after racing it at the Rally New York in 2010. When Block decided to bring the car back, he reworked it to be the first Gymkhana-spec, Mk2 Escort. Although a 1978 model, the Escort is capable of pumping out 333 horsepower due to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can achieve a maximum 9,000 RPM. The car has a 6-speed sequential gearbox, a Cosworth Pectel intelligent color display, a DB1 flash card data logger and a PI intelligent power system.
19 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo
Try not to drool when you see this stunner. The Rauh-Welt 911 Turbo was built to promote Block's Hoonigan brand.
"With a growing number of Rauh-Welt 911s around the world, it’s difficult to really stand out. However, we decided to keep the red leather interior, and would match the wheels to it, rather than following the trend for stripped interiors and dark SSR wheels like most RWB cars,” Brian Scotto stated, who was the brainchild behind the designing of this unique car.
18 1992 Mazda RX-7
Apart from skiing, driving through unhospitable roads and skateboarding, Block is also involved in building cars. One of his projects was his friend's Mazda RX-7.
The car is dubbed Twerkstallion. Block and his crew fitted a V8 engine inside the car and gave the car a proper build breakdown. Block's friend, Hert, is the owner of the vehicle. He is thrilled with the way the vehicle looks and performs. Having friends like Block has perks, especially when you need to spice up your vehicle.
17 1974 Ford Bronco
NBS Performance restored the 1974 Bronco for Block's wife. The car isn't a regular Bronco, as NBS Performance made this Bronco to be the ultimate summer, round-around-town and Park City truck. Under the bonnet, Block's wife has a 5-liter V8 engine that can pump out 435 horsepower.
The Bronco's power is channeled through the 6-speed automatic transmission and Beltech custom shocks. Inside the car, Block's wife enjoys the Recaro Speed Waterproof Seats and Autometer 'Hoonigan' Gauges.
16 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
The 2009 Impreza debuted at Gymkhana 2 and fostered a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that could produce 566 horsepower and 611 pound-feet of torque. The 2009 model didn't possess significant changes from the 2006 model that Block paraded around the dirt roads. The car was one of Block's most iconic rally cars.
Besides the great performance that the Impreza allowed Block to experience off-road, the car is an absolute stunner and must have been one of Block's favorite cars to take off-road.
15 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs
As you thought that Block's collection couldn't become anymore eccentric, he adds the Can-Am Maverick X3 to the repertoire. The vehicle is meant to travel fast over rough terrain.
This off-roader has long-travel suspension, turbo power and wider stance, making it the ultimate vehicle for fun in the wild. The Rotax ACE 900cc Turbocharged triple-cylinder engine ensures that Brock gets 154 horsepower while on the dirt road. The transmission is the Quick Response System X CTV with high airflow and Airdam clutch kit.
14 2016 Ford Focus RS
If you were wondering what Block uses as his daily driver, the answer is the 2016 Ford Focus RS. According to Hoonigan Racing, the car has fifteen52 Turbomacs and Toyo R1R tires, making it the perfect car that Block can use around town when he wants a more nimble drive than his Ford-150 Raptor.
The 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine can spurt out 350 horsepower. The car has a 6-speed manual transmission and an ST suspension coilovers. The cabin contains SYNC navigation and OEM Recaro seats.
13 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
Block's Raptor is perfect for his daily routines considering he enjoys snowboarding trips, mountain biking with friends and family, as well as Wakeboarding. The Raptor suits Block's active lifestyle and provides him a daily commute around town. The car has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that is capable of pumping out 450 horsepower.
Block wrapped the car with a black vinyl. The car also has long-travel suspension with front upper and lower control arms and tie rods. We don't doubt that Block loves his Raptor.
12 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR Version 2
The first version that Block created was impressive, but he loved the car so much that he wanted a replica. Although two Hoonicorns are great, Block wanted to differentiate the second one by making it faster, a lot faster.
While the first version had a V8 engine that was capable of pumping out 845 horsepower and 720 pound-feet of torque, the second version was capable of 1,400 horsepower and 1,250 pound-feet of torque. Block added the Garrett Twin Turbos and Switzer Dynamics Intake Manifold to make the second version a beast.
11 2015 Ford Fiesta ST RX43
M-Sport developed the car for Block to race at the Global Rallycross Championship and X Games rallycross events. The car was also Block's Gymkhana SIX and EIGHT picture car. The modifications allowed the car to optimize torque and off-the-line launching capability.
M-Sport also assembled an identical car called the RX43B. The RX43 has a 2000cc four-cylinder engine that is capable of pumping out 600 horsepower. The transmission is a Sadev 6-speed sequential along with Sadev rear diff and center diff release unit.
10 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X rs
The difference between this Maverick and the X3 X rs is that Block can use it around his hometown, Park City, Utah. Block was determined to make it road legal and did so with the 2017 four-seater Maverick. The 900cc Turbocharged triple-cylinder engine is the same one found in the other Maverick, but the key difference is that Block can use this one to drop off his kids at school and shuttle friends up the mountain.
Block's Hoonicorn Mustang inspired the custom paint and graphics found on this Maverick.
9 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 Lariat
Considering Block is a huge fan of fast cars that handle the dirt road well, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he owns a super duty truck to haul his HRD race trailer. The monstrous car boasts a 6.7-liter V8 engine that is capable of pumping out 440 horsepower.
Block blacked out the F-450 with a flat-black vinyl wrap and tonal HRD graphics on the doors. The F-450 is the perfect vehicle for Block to haul his Ski-Doos during the Park City winters. Inside the cabin, Block enjoys OEM leather seats and Ford Sync.
8 2014 Ford Fiesta ST HFHV
The HFHV stands for Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle. Block-based the 2014 ST HFHV upon the Ford Fiesta WRC Rally car that M-sport built, but Monster World Rally Team further developed the car. The purpose of the development was to ensure that the car had unique ability and flexibility to compete at Gymkhana, rallycross and stage-rally.
The Ford EcoBoost 2-liter engine ensures that the car pumps out 350 horsepower and reaches 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds through the Sadev 6-speed sequential gearbox with adjustable differentials.
7 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
If there was one commercial car that was capable of performing well in rallies as well as it did on the road, it was the Subaru WRX. This is the car that Block used in his first Gymkhana video. Vermont SportsCar built the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI to have a flat-four engine that is capable of pumping out 565 horsepower.
The car weighs 2,775 pounds and became a household name on the rally stage and Gumball 3000, but the car gained the most prominence in Gymkhana. The car is a classic.
6 2011 Ford Fiesta Gymkhana3
The first two Gymkhana videos were a huge success, so Block wanted to capitalize on the fame by creating a third video that featured a retro-inspired Ford Fiesta filled with performance features. Olsberg's 2-liter engine powers the vehicle, pumping out a massive 600 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque through the MakTrak 6-speed sequential gearbox with electronic shift.
The car endured a few livery designs, but before going on tour with Monster Energy's Dub Tour, Block returned it to its original, livery design.