Gymkhana 7

[95riosnake]

I know it went live yesterday, and saw it being discussed in the chat box. I figured that given the level of epic contained in the car itself, it deserved a thread.

 

 

I've watched this video at least 5-6 times now. I am completely in love with this damn car. I can honestly say I want it more than any car on the planet. Granted I'd give it a few cosmetic changes to my liking, but holy perfect car batman.

[kellogg]

i havent seen much on the build of this car..but im guessing its a tube chassis wrapped in mustang sheet metal? whatever the case its bad ass and i would like to see some pics of the underneath with the awd

[Steve-Oh]

Completely agree, want to see what awd setup they adopted!  Pretty sure I could just google.

...and damn almost 6.3 million views since yesterday. Holy balls!

[95riosnake]

Definitely push rod suspension, not sure what AWD they used, but I'm gonna guess heavily modified whatever it is.

 

 

 

[Psychorugby]

Definitely push rod suspension, not sure what AWD they used, but I'm gonna guess heavily modified whatever it is.

 

If memory serves, it's a Subaru AWD system.

[Steve-Oh]

If memory serves, it's a Subaru AWD system.

 

 

- TRANSMISSION: 6-speed Sadev SC90-24 all-wheel drive transmission with a hydraulic handbrake system (http://www.sadev-tm.com/en)

[95riosnake]

Oddly enough I think one of my favorite parts of the car is the old school flip number style gear display on the dash. I know it's digital but it looks like those old flip panel clock displays... I fucking love it.

[Blackmage]

"I built this car just to do a 10 min video of myself beating the shit out of it"

 

 

Fuck I wish i had that much money.. lol

[Det_Riot]

Did it say anywhere what the motor was? 845 HP, but I missed anymore than that

[Blackmage]

Did it say anywhere what the motor was? 845 HP, but I missed anymore than that

6.7-litre Roush-Yates V8

[Steve-Oh]

Did it say anywhere what the motor was? 845 HP, but I missed anymore than that

 

KEN BLOCK UNVEILS THE HOONICORN RTR, HIS BATSH*T RETRO-MODERN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE GYMKHANA SEVEN FORD MUSTANG

NOV 4th, Las Vegas, NV: Hoonigan Racing Division’s Ken Block is pleased to debut his Gymkhana SEVEN car for the first time publicly in the Ford booth at SEMA 2014. The car? A completely unique, one-off, world’s first performance all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang notchback. A collaborative effort between Block, Hoonigan and RTR—fellow Ford and Monster Energy athlete Vaughn Gittin Jr’s automotive tuning brand—the car shares the spotlight with Block in his upcoming Gymkhana SEVEN video project.

Built at ASD Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the course of two years, the car is based upon a 1965 Ford Mustang notchback—the iconic pony car, which is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year. The car was heavily modified by RTR and ASD Motorsports to feature a 410 cubic inch Roush Yates V8, with 845 hp, mated to a one-off Sadev all-wheel drive system. The styling for the build harnesses a mix of influences and inspirations that include the current crop of WRC cars, DTM cars and even toy cars from Block’s youth. These elements were harnessed through a collaborative effort between Block and RTR—since RTR is known for their Mustang expertise—and incorporated into the build.

“I’m stoked to be able to publicly unveil this car for the first time at SEMA in the Ford booth,” said Block. “This is a project that I’ve been working on for two years, so to see it fully come to fruition and be able to drive it for Gymkhana SEVEN was absolutely amazing. I also knew that working with Vaughn [Gittin Jr.] and his RTR team was the right choice for this project since Mustang’s are their world, but they really went above and beyond on this car. The attention to detail with the fabrication and bodywork blows my mind. This is hands-down the best Gymkhana car I’ve had yet.”

To see Block’s Gymkhana SEVEN Mustang in person, swing by the Ford booth on the SEMA show floor, the car will be on display to the public for the entirety of the show.

 

HOONICORN RTR SPECIFICATIONS:

 

- MOTOR: Roush Yates 410 cubic inch Ford V8, 845 hp/720 lb.ft with ITBs

 

- TRANSMISSION: 6-speed Sadev SC90-24 all-wheel drive transmission with a hydraulic handbrake system

- SUSPENSION: Custom ASD Motorsports-designed geometry and components

- BODY: 1965 widebody Ford Mustang designed by RTR, Ken Block and Hoonigan, ASD Motorsports full tubular chassis, ASD Motorsports custom roll-cage, door bars and front/rear suspension mounts, RTR carbon fiber body panels

- WHEELS: fifteen52 three-piece R40, 18” x10.5”

- TIRES: Pirelli Trofeo R, 295/30/18, custom Ken Block compound

[Blackmage]

KEN BLOCK UNVEILS THE HOONICORN RTR, HIS BATSH*T RETRO-MODERN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE GYMKHANA SEVEN FORD MUSTANG
NOV 4th, Las Vegas, NV: Hoonigan Racing Division’s Ken Block is pleased to debut his Gymkhana SEVEN car for the first time publicly in the Ford booth at SEMA 2014. The car? A completely unique, one-off, world’s first performance all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang notchback. A collaborative effort between Block, Hoonigan and RTR—fellow Ford and Monster Energy athlete Vaughn Gittin Jr’s automotive tuning brand—the car shares the spotlight with Block in his upcoming Gymkhana SEVEN video project.

Built at ASD Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the course of two years, the car is based upon a 1965 Ford Mustang notchback—the iconic pony car, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The car was heavily modified by RTR and ASD Motorsports to feature a 410 cubic inch Roush Yates V8, with 845 hp, mated to a one-off Sadev all-wheel drive system. The styling for the build harnesses a mix of influences and inspirations that include the current crop of WRC cars, DTM cars and even toy cars from Block’s youth. These elements were harnessed through a collaborative effort between Block and RTR—since RTR is known for their Mustang expertise—and incorporated into the build.
“I’m stoked to be able to publicly unveil this car for the first time at SEMA in the Ford booth,” said Block. “This is a project that I’ve been working on for two years, so to see it fully come to fruition and be able to drive it for Gymkhana SEVEN was absolutely amazing. I also knew that working with Vaughn [Gittin Jr.] and his RTR team was the right choice for this project since Mustang’s are their world, but they really went above and beyond on this car. The attention to detail with the fabrication and bodywork blows my mind. This is hands-down the best Gymkhana car I’ve had yet.”
To see Block’s Gymkhana SEVEN Mustang in person, swing by the Ford booth on the SEMA show floor, the car will be on display to the public for the entirety of the show.
 
HOONICORN RTR SPECIFICATIONS:
- MOTOR: Roush Yates 410 cubic inch Ford V8, 845 hp/720 lb.ft with ITBs
- TRANSMISSION: 6-speed Sadev SC90-24 all-wheel drive transmission with a hydraulic handbrake system
- SUSPENSION: Custom ASD Motorsports-designed geometry and components
- BODY: 1965 widebody Ford Mustang designed by RTR, Ken Block and Hoonigan, ASD Motorsports full tubular chassis, ASD Motorsports custom roll-cage, door bars and front/rear suspension mounts, RTR carbon fiber body panels
- WHEELS: fifteen52 three-piece R40, 18” x10.5”
- TIRES: Pirelli Trofeo R, 295/30/18, custom Ken Block compound

[Steve-Oh]

@Blackmage I WIN!

[Blackmage]

KEN BLOCK UNVEILS THE HOONICORN RTR, HIS BATSH*T RETRO-MODERN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE GYMKHANA SEVEN FORD MUSTANG
NOV 4th, Las Vegas, NV: Hoonigan Racing Division’s Ken Block is pleased to debut his Gymkhana SEVEN car for the first time publicly in the Ford booth at SEMA 2014. The car? A completely unique, one-off, world’s first performance all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang notchback. A collaborative effort between Block, Hoonigan and RTR—fellow Ford and Monster Energy athlete Vaughn Gittin Jr’s automotive tuning brand—the car shares the spotlight with Block in his upcoming Gymkhana SEVEN video project.

Built at ASD Motorsports in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the course of two years, the car is based upon a 1965 Ford Mustang notchback—the iconic pony car, which is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year. The car was heavily modified by RTR and ASD Motorsports to feature a 410 cubic inch Roush Yates V8, with 845 hp, mated to a one-off Sadev all-wheel drive system. The styling for the build harnesses a mix of influences and inspirations that include the current crop of WRC cars, DTM cars and even toy cars from Block’s youth. These elements were harnessed through a collaborative effort between Block and RTR—since RTR is known for their Mustang expertise—and incorporated into the build.
“I’m stoked to be able to publicly unveil this car for the first time at SEMA in the Ford booth,” said Block. “This is a project that I’ve been working on for two years, so to see it fully come to fruition and be able to drive it for Gymkhana SEVEN was absolutely amazing. I also knew that working with Vaughn [Gittin Jr.] and his RTR team was the right choice for this project since Mustang’s are their world, but they really went above and beyond on this car. The attention to detail with the fabrication and bodywork blows my mind. This is hands-down the best Gymkhana car I’ve had yet.”
To see Block’s Gymkhana SEVEN Mustang in person, swing by the Ford booth on the SEMA show floor, the car will be on display to the public for the entirety of the show.
 
HOONICORN RTR SPECIFICATIONS:
- MOTOR: Roush Yates 410 cubic inch Ford V8, 845 hp/720 lb.ft with ITBs
- TRANSMISSION: 6-speed Sadev SC90-24 all-wheel drive transmission with a hydraulic handbrake system
- SUSPENSION: Custom ASD Motorsports-designed geometry and components
- BODY: 1965 widebody Ford Mustang designed by RTR, Ken Block and Hoonigan, ASD Motorsports full tubular chassis, ASD Motorsports custom roll-cage, door bars and front/rear suspension mounts, RTR carbon fiber body panels
- WHEELS: fifteen52 three-piece R40, 18” x10.5”
- TIRES: Pirelli Trofeo R, 295/30/18, custom Ken Block compound

I posted it twice though @Steve-Oh!!!

[Steve-Oh]

I posted it twice though @Steve-Oh!!!

 

But mines more legible

[Blackmage]

But mines more legible

but mines bigger

[95riosnake]

Hey could someone post a write up about the car?

[Blackmage]

Hey could someone post a write up about the car?

this blue one? the only one worth mentioning in this thread?  

 

[Psychorugby]

Hey could someone post a write up about the car?

 

I'll get right on it!

[95riosnake]

Haha that part was nerve racking for me @Blackmage, the thought of that hopper landing on those beautiful ITB's... do not want.

[Prokiller]

always pretty cool driving.  that car is pretty damn sweet.  clean it up a little bit by removing all the stickers and that thing would be almost perfect.

[ttocs]

the car was evil lookin but the fender flares are hideous to me.  I thought the donuts around the car hopping was original and amazing timing to get it all to work, and the OJ chase was funny but otherwise Idunno it was just him doing dounuts around random thing/places in LA and SUDDENLY he is on the road to the Hollywood sign.  Amazing skill no doubt and something I can't but wish I could do, and it would be hard to keep 1-upping his last vid but I can't say I enjoyed this one as much as previous versions.

[Blackmage]

pretty neat video of the Hoonicorn

 

[95riosnake]

Here's a great build article on the Hoonicorn

 

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/12/the-hoonicorn-rtr-build-story/

 

EDIT: After finishing reading the article, I'm gonna go cry in a dark corner because I'll never be able to build anything even close to as badass as this thing.

[Blackmage]

Here's a great build article on the Hoonicorn

 

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/12/the-hoonicorn-rtr-build-story/

 

EDIT: After finishing reading the article, I'm gonna go cry in a dark corner because I'll never be able to build anything even close to as badass as this thing.

all of us combined dont have enough money to build anything even remotely close to just the engine either :-/

[fiveohwblow]

all of us combined dont have enough money to build anything even remotely close to just the engine either :-/

Without watching any videos or reading the article.. Was this thing millions of dollars?

[Blackmage]

Without watching any videos or reading the article.. Was this thing millions of dollars?

I can only imagine it had to be close to $500k.  ok maybe over exaggerating there, but with the amount of custom stuff in there, I can see it being up there in $$ to build, especially in man hours.

[95riosnake]

Just the sheer amount of custom CNC'd parts alone would blow a mortgage for most of us. Then add inboard suspension, custom control arms, uprights, chassis, custom carbon fiber bodywork built by a guy from New Zealand, top of the line sequential transmission, a Roush Yates motor forged from the tears of albino pandas, ITB's, motec management... everything on the car is pretty much the ultimate version of what it could be. The dude even has custom compound tires from Pirelli.

 

I searched for just the transmission and could only find a price on a used one at 7500 GBP (approx. $11,736.49 USD)

 

I searched to try and find out if they posted a total build cost, didn't find anything concrete, but one guy's answer made me lol a bit:

 

Q: "How much does something like that cost?"

 

A: "Everything."

[Steve-Oh]

I really need to read that!!