Audi S1 & # 8203; & # 8203; e-tron quattro Hoonitron far & agrave; his North American debut at the Rolex Motorsport Reunion, during Monterey Car Week, where he will be & agrave; exhibited to the public from 17 to 21 August. We are talking about Ken Block's new electric car for the new Electrikhana series, which the German car manufacturer has created especially for the American driver.
Not much is known about the technical specifications of this car yet. It is possible that more details can be shared on the occasion of this event. In any case, the house of the 4 rings said that the development work had been very quick. From the first drawing to the final project it took 4 weeks. Obviously, the American pilot & egrave; been extensively involved in the design work.
From a design point of view, Audi for its S1 & # 8203; & # 8203; e-tron quattro Hoonitron yes & egrave; inspired by the Sport quattro S1 of the past that had competed at Pikes Peak in 1987. We know that this car can rely on a carbon fiber frame and a powertrain with double electric motor that also allows you to have all-wheel drive.
The development & egrave; was brought forward in Neckarsulm where the RS e-tron GT is also produced. And the RS e-tron GT could be the starting point for Ken Block's car. It is also speculated that Audi may have chosen the two Formula E-derived electric motors present inside the RS Q e-tron which raced in the Dakar 2022. If that were so, the S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron could have a total power of 500 kW (680 CV).
Finally, we remind you that the Electrikhana series & egrave; very similar to the well-known Gymkhana in which the pilot, aboard elaborate cars, performed spectacular drifts, jumps and evolutions of all kinds. The difference is; that the American pilot will be; driving electric cars.
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