Ken Block Hoonitron v Audi R8 GT v RS e-tron GT: DRAG RACE

[@MatWatsonCars]

It was a real privilidge to drive Ken Block's car! R.I.P.

[@additive111]

Make the drop of the hands timing more random!! It’s no longer reaction

[@BrodyS-c7g]

😢

[@SuperGamer-rk9er]

Sucks

[@ross-carlson]

@@additive111 Uh, NO - do NOT do this - we care about how fast the cars are NOT the reaction, this isn't driver vs driver it's car vs car - so this format is PERFECT for it, hell the Hoonigan boys need to learn from you guys!!

[@BoxOfLyrics]

Nice

[@TheXshot]

Mad respect to Audi for organizing this!

[@logitechg5604]

Sad that they are so bad to drive..

[@bigduphusaj162]

respect? they blatantly had the guy in the R8 short shift and come off the gas. Watch again with the volume up. The R8 rolls over the quarter its obvious on the second one. Never trust events organised by Audi or BMW they have been caught faking many outcomes. BMW got numerous programmes like 5th gear to fake a race between a 1m and an s1000rr where it made it look like the car could hang with the bike. It is widely regarded as the biggest fake race in history.

[@TheXshot]

@@logitechg5604 It depends. Whenever I drive from Poland to The Netherlands, I love my friends' 3.0 biTDI A6 (autobahn) But anywhere else, I prefer my 2021 BMW 330i. Audi understeers a lot, sadly.

[@VadimC1199]

@@logitechg5604Depends on the model. Don’t know what you drove but alot are really nice

[@bigduphusaj162]

​@@VadimC1199no they arent. VAG cars dont drive well even the newer electric steering porkers arent that great to drive now go look on the porsche owners club they guys own them all so know exacly whats what. Porker guys were worried that the VAGness creeped in to far when they announced the electric steering, surely enough they've been proven right and its not even a debate on there now. If its not debatable on there then its certainly not on here with a bunch of folk who dont own them. Audi handling is wooden even the models they enduced the chassis oversteer in like earlier R8s and some of the newer models with the drift nonsense on them are nervous as it gets on the transition. The rest just understeer into a wall for no reason. Thats Audi in a nutshell.

[@milinddixit6583]

The paintjob on the Hoonitron is insane. Looks like it's game graphics.

[@rajputsunil007]

Yeah,Some rocket league cars

[@DrDrops420]

@@rajputsunil007rocket league isn't realistic, the cars doesn't look like real life, I would have compare that to some open world car games.

[@Mushroomancer]

It’s probably a wrap, but I see what you mean

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@rajputsunil007or more like Forza Horizon 3 Blizzard Mountain graphics. 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Mushroomancerseems like Hoonitron had tons of nice touches on.

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Dindo seems like a really chill guy. I love his positive attitude. And obviously R.I.P to the legend Ken. Matt had to be thrilled sitting in the same seat ken did.

[@Hendricks_01]

Matt: rev your car Sebastian Sebastian: proceeds to give a speech on emotions

[@prayasdash]

EV with emotions....lol....Who even made him the managing director of Audi Sport.

[@Hendricks_01]

​@@prayasdashhe gave a very dumb answer😂

[@andreashenriksen1485]

Dindo's smile at 11:12 when he finally gets past the Audi RS e-tron is everything for me

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Audi RS E TRON also lovely to look at like the Mazda 767B from Shioriko Mifune.

[@willianzorzi6026]

He is pretty sir ngl

[@Matriarchy_Feminism]

Naughty smile. 😂😂

[@anchy1995]

When I first saw Dindo I actually thought it was Jason Plato, they look pretty similar

[@problemchild1976]

Gearing wins on that one

[@MrJollof]

RIP KEN, No way the Hoonitron doesnt take it

[@KennnyClearIt]

Haven't watched the video yet but I wouldn't be so sure., drift cars are usually poor in straight lines.

[@talharoxen]

dude shut up

[@Peaceiscoming669]

that hoonitron is cursed man. ken drove it and dead. now matt is driving it 😥

[@supperswaggdude749]

@@KennnyClearItmore hp and much much lighter what are you on about 💀

[@pauldolphin7961]

@@Peaceiscoming669don’t be so ridiculous!

[@carwow]

Rate this drag race line-up out of 10!

[@matthewnorman9803]

We need a Hyundai Getz on this channel day 258

[@КириллЕнин-ф9ю]

10😊

[@matthewnorman9803]

P,ease

[@Jay_Nzioka]

10

[@dappy44]

10

[@techbaffle]

That Hoonitron sounds like a fighter jet going into space! What a car! The sheer acceleration - but breaking looked tricky 😂

[@minter261]

Sounds like a fuckin hoover

[@techbaffle]

@@minter261 If my hoover had that much power I don't think I'd have a floor left 😂

[@minter261]

@TechBaffle all that power ...all that torque ...no soul...no smell......never will it be motorsport

[@problemchild1976]

@@minter261hahahaha - you mean no inefficient exploding fuel sound that car designers have spent a century trying to isolate the driver from? ;) Let me guess, you've never driven an EV? It's different Just like a jet engine is different to an ICE - not better just different

[@shorthub3445]

Your sitting in one of most important cars for the car community we may not realise it yet, but this is extremely important

[@Auditography]

Thanks to Audi for letting us feature on this event. The S1 Hoonitron is crazy. I'll take that R8 GT thank you ☺

[@halophobic9550]

a real man right there

[@patricknelson]

Same; that thing looks sick. I really love the wheels (although that’s not the only reason).

[@GameBeattzz]

The s1 has 6000Nm .

[@JosephcallsmeNolan]

V10.. Breaths air, burns petrol /gasoline, makes fire.. It's a yes

[@bigduphusaj162]

this race was a ruse. The TT was short shifting and coming off the gas. It was rolling over the finish line on the second race. Not cool.

[@mirthenary]

That Hoonitron doesn't want to lightly kill you, it wants to viciously kill you, as Ken once said

[@purwantiallan5089]

Setsuna Yuki also said that once.

[@Sully_024]

Pretty sure that was the hoonicorn but I'd imagine it's close

[@mirthenary]

@@Sully_024 yeah but here we're talking about the Hoonitron

[@TheRealMrRoyal]

It's like cocaine bear in a vehicle lol

[@Imnotkris75]

RIP Ken block 😔

[@8tonystark8]

Selber schuld

[@BrodyS-c7g]

😢

[@ayaanrazzak9116]

RIP

[@OCRay1]

@@8tonystark8 What?!!!

[@Theodorenoise.]

Fr

[@AlexisSchmexis.]

So in the Video of Jean Pierre Kraemer a Engineering of Audi said that the Hoonitron puts up around 3000nm of torque per axle, so the car has around 6000nm combined. Also the axles can twist 180 Degrees. That because of the difference between full throttle and like the wheels going backwards

[@Delta97976]

The R8 may have lost but it’s the best SOUNDING car there.. I’ll take that one in a heartbeat..

[@imraanrauf8002]

Matt has the enviable privilege of driving some amazing rare cars

[@purwantiallan5089]

No doubt.

[@kylekaye9147]

Not sure this couldn't as one tbh

[@philipstockrahm7160]

I love how appreciative he is

[@imraanrauf8002]

@Daniel-zh6wv I already do

[@salmaansibda]

I know

[@Stark720s]

Carwow is steadily becoming the drag race standard for the car world. You guys have come a long way from racing Yianni's wrapped lambos. Keep up the good work. Never stop

[@paulharper4196]

Between carwow and officially gassed all bases are covered

[@adamn7125]

​@Daniel-zh6wvwhat is wrong with you?

[@AwaisRao789]

I think you didn't see Hagerty drag races. Their production quality is insane.

[@N3wFoundRapp3r]

Fax been nice seeing the channel grow

[@Stark720s]

@@AwaisRao789 I also watch their drag races. I like their approach. The production quality and graphics is top tier. But carwow put together better and crazier races with even more crazier cars.

[@mediocreman2]

So glad Ken got involved with Audi before his untimely death. That's a very cool car. Miss you Ken!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Hoonitron S1, V12 LMR from Ai Miyashita, 767B and 787B from Shioriko Mifune and Toyota TS040 Hybrid are some of the most gorgeous looking cars ever.

[@Mtz4thee]

It still hurts, but love to see his influence continues onward. R.I.P. Thanks for these races Matt!!!

[@tomyost6330]

Looks like all three of you had fun and I enjoyed every second. Bloody well right. Thanks.

[@snm1786]

Rip Ken Block We Will miss you Legend thanks for making these cars for us

[@purwantiallan5089]

Setsuna Yuki also a big fan of Ken Block. She's still heartbroken for sure.

[@Dlz-ger]

Because of the Gearing from E-motor to wheel, the hoonitron actually has 3000Nm per axle. Source: JP Performance GmbH

[@MaviHome]

R8 has 5760Nm

[@Leon13410]

@@MaviHomeactually no

[@gunnarbodowiemann7677]

​@@MaviHomeutter nonsense. And the helicopter from Airwolf can't fly supersonic.

[@MaviHome]

@@Leon13410 actually yes

[@bordliner8897]

Und wegen diesem Drehmoment zerstört dieses Auto, unter der Leitung von Jean Pierre Krämer, auch gerne vier Räder in unter fünf Minuten :D English: And because of this Torque, this car under the direction of Jean Pierre Krämer (owner of JP Performance GmbH) also likes to destroy four wheels in under five minutes :D

[@NennMichBoss]

That was the most german answer he could have given to the engine sound question :D

[@purwantiallan5089]

Amin.

[@Cansislol]

I'm german myself and I cringed hard

[@ChapHammersmith]

@@Cansisloldefinitely more cringey to make the noises

[@colby100]

@@ChapHammersmithdidn’t ask him to do anything difficult, just asked him to act like a kid for a moment and lighten up the mood. Avoiding the question was more cringe imo

[@oskarniklas5061]

​@@colby100 Maybe he's just uncomfortable doing it? Don't force a grown up man to make engine noises, nothing wrong with him trying to avoid it 😇

[@BikerBearMTB]

It was one of those races that I could tell you the outcome without watching it but at the same time I was still stoked to see it😂🤙

[@patb6430]

I think Ken deserved more recognition!! The guy is a legend and has done more for racing and car enthusiasts than any other driver, EVER!!! The entire skate and BMX community thank you too! DC shoes were like the Jordan's of our world!

[@jericoba]

I think Ken has a massive recognition. Just look around.

[@cuconatparfour665]

RIP Ken, you'll forever be an icon in the car community

[@purwantiallan5089]

Setsuna Yuki and Ayumu Uehara are also a big fan of KB43 (KEN BLOCK).

[@ab-15188]

Carwow isn't a review but an entertainment channel at this point which is a HUGE PLUS

[@JellyLancelot]

That little drone shot at 8:04 was awesome, a small but welcome cut!

[@bassmasta9117]

This is crazy that you were able to get this car on your channel. I wish we could have seen the plans that Audi and Ken had in the future

[@Favrot]

Really loving the drone footage in this video, you can maybe do more of those with shots from the top at the finish lines etc?

[@hahsimalbeity3162]

The S1 Hoonitron is no joke. It launches like a slingshot and completes the quarter mile with a time similar to the Porche 911 Turbo S which is just in 10.1 seconds. I definitely wasn't expecting this.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. It also accelerated on par with 1000bhp RX7 and Delta S4 WRC 1985.

[@johnstaker6706]

the 911 turbo s doesnt finish the quarter mile in 10.1 seconds why are you lying

[@kallekilpikonna5652]

@@johnstaker6706 it does

[@knowledgedavis2169]

Do y’all remember which cars were sub 10 from this channel. Now I wanna rewatch to check. Someone should make a list

[@hahsimalbeity3162]

​@@johnstaker6706Well actually it does and i am not lying. But let me know how much time you think the porche will finish the quarter mile.

[@wharris123184]

Mat: I really want you to make a car engine sound… Sebastian: We designed a special engi- Mat: MAKE THE SOUND

[@secretyzeroo]

we are so emosionaly attached to se car sound of sis electric car!!!

[@CriticalT]

Lol!!! “Do the Rawr”…

[@prayasdash]

That's what we call excuses lol

[@calebbanda7882]

Carwow is not missing with these drag races What a line up🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

What about a drag race between Aston Martin AMR21 vs Delta S4 WRC vs Ford GT90?

[@fluxfirax5.56]

Ken Block " Can we make the Hoonitron sound like a hyped up Deathstar when it gets going?" Audi "Yes"

[@obez42]

Well done to Audi Sport for being right sports and a fun bunch to set this up!! 🥂👍

[@R3DDWOLF]

Still hard thinking Ken is gone but he's teaching the Hooning style in the big sky.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

That reads pretty, but as much as I liked him as a person, Ken ain't teaching no one anything in no big sky. Sadly, he is probably learning that the time he should've spent preparing for eternity he wasted it hooning.

[@alonesomesoul2898]

@@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRISTAmen🙏🏼 **Jesus is Real**

[@oliviersavard8676]

@@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST wtf does that even means "preparing for eternity"

[@michaelwilkinson5097]

Amazing drag race.. Sebastian kept his crap together and did not yield to your request of self humiliation😂.. You are currently bringing your content to a whole new level Mat..

[@bigduphusaj162]

best hope the wokist TonyStark guy in the other comments doesnt see this and disgrace this thread as well by insulting dead racing drivers who never harmed nobody.

[@purwantiallan5089]

No doubt.

[@FatButDisease]

Nah, sounded like a PR comment: “unique electric sound” blah, blah, blah.

[@Resist_Oppression]

​@@FatButDiseaseexactly! Listening to him trying to convince people that electric cars have soul and emotions like petrol cars is a sham.

[@Resist_Oppression]

Seb was full of PR bulls#**

[@AltairGT89]

The sound of the Hoonitron is amazing

[@MS-we4wi]

Sounds like a vacuum cleaner🤨

[@ronnierobinson9960]

I thought it was extremely annoying

[@problemchild1976]

@@MS-we4wiand an ice sounds like a tractor

[@MS-we4wi]

@@problemchild1976 clueless kid

[@problemchild1976]

@@MS-we4wi says mr "vacuum cleaner" The sound of a gas turbine on reheat pushing out 27,000lbf of thrust makes your puny little ice engine sound worse than a tractor ;)

[@richardherrerajr508]

Thanks again Audi and Sebastián and carwow too ❤ 💯 RESPECT KEN BLOCK

[@motosagela]

Matt's my favorite presenter/reviewer right now. He is naturally funny. Would love to see him pal around with Clarkson, May, and Hammond. That would be a riot.

[@austyap]

dindo seems like such a sweet guy, i hope to see him in more races

[@grasgruen84]

dindo is the "official" audi driver for the hoonitron now, you wont see him in any carwow races, but if you see content around this car, he will be there i think ;)

[@TheDragonnero]

That S1 Hoonigan is a legend and a great concept, R.I.P. Ken 😥😥

[@purwantiallan5089]

Delta S4 WRC has some words for Hoonitron.

[@fuzzynutter8344]

The Hoonitron just looks absolutely epic, it's a great homage to the Quattro S1 too.

[@Techinvestor567]

Once in a while I remember the beginnings of Carwow. I‘m here since the very first video. What a journey this has been - crazy😂

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Watching the HOONITRON Rip was amazing! One of the best episodes yet!

[@Robbo123]

RIP Ken ❤, we will never forget you! Can’t wait to watch this awesome drag race

[@liamtuite4177]

Something we didn’t know we needed! Thanks Matt! ❤

[@matthewmangum6320]

When Mat starts making that excited giggling noise, you know he’s having a great time. 🏎️

[@purwantiallan5089]

I always enjoyed that.

[@ruthun]

Dindo and Sebastian seems like really cool chaps. Would love to speak with them about cars!

[@FlixRacing]

Thank you Ken Block for bringing so much Joy and inspiration to this world. You will be forever missed and never forgotten ❤

[@kevinnatangwe4278]

Appreciate the effort it takes for Matt to pull these off

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree.

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Well, out of the 3, I'd rather be inside R8 GT hearing that glorious V10. The sound of the Hoonitron reminds of a bad time at the dentist.

[@guidosatriano245]

The video organized by Audi was kind of a marketing strategy boosting their EVs lineup. That's why when Mat tries to make him do an engine sound, the guy starts explaining that EVs are emotional and so on. Also probably that's why they didn't bring a quattro V10 (not convertible) and just use the rear wheel drive version, and maybe also that's why that car loose the break test... (it was strange, here it wins kzbin.info/www/bejne/d52YfZWtgsqBaLM )

[@inflash_vrtx3781]

The Hoonitrons torque on the wheels is 3000NM per axle so combined 6000NM.

[@MaviHome]

R8: 5760Nm

[@Pertev777]

You need to explain this in full technical detail because this is just misleading information without technical correction comparison

[@inflash_vrtx3781]

​@@Pertev777The torque of the motor itself is around 640NM but then it is spinning around 35000 1/min. Of course you can't drive with 35000 1/min, so there is gearbox that lowers the RPM and rises the torque from 640NM per axle to 3000NM.

[@Pertev777]

@@inflash_vrtx3781 exactly. Don't forget that other sports cars also has extreme high torque figures in the first gear. For example, I'm telling this for 8 time, the 918 Spyder has a torque of over 11000Nm in the first gear

[@inflash_vrtx3781]

@@Pertev777 yes of course, but the hoonitron has this torque for a lot more time and rpm

[@ryanligotti1646]

Love the new camera angles at 6:57 and 8:04. Immediately noticed them.

[@WalterCarSpots]

8:03 nice drone shot

[@Cryptic141]

That Hoonitron is an absolute beast! Love that car

[@ZAMO-sz8gp]

He will never be forgotten by the car community 🔥😢

[@purwantiallan5089]

Karin Asaka and Setsuna Yuki both also a big fan of Ken Block's car community.

[@kris_go_cool3030]

Even bikers community loved him

[@josave8563]

Yes I agree R.I.P Mr. Block. My dearest condolences to his family. Another fact…Audi definitely already knows the results to this match 🇩🇪.

[@trancecrew]

I see Mat Watson, i click❤ I hear Ken Block's name, i get somber😪 forever a legend❤ Thank you Mat for all u do in the world of motorsports and an astounding personality. Legend♾️🏎️

[@pixelfps24]

This content never tires me! It’s just too good

[@Nebulacore98]

Definitely wanna see that R8 GT vs a 2012 R8 GT to see the differences in generation.

[@CJ-kk4yh]

Now this is gonna be a big video 🎉 love the consistency 😅

[@Mr83an]

5:49 This is the DC-3 "Olive Air" from "Morlock Motors"

[@bumfie]

Thanks Audi Sport + Sebastian + Dindo.. QUALITY CONTENT

[@BrodyS-c7g]

The amount of time and effort carwow puts into his videos is insane This man never disappoints

[@declanwhite]

mat isnt the owner of carwow, but he has stock in the company

[@MKAnr1]

big youtube channels are like real TV they nomally have a whole production of professionals

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@declanwhiteagree. Its amazing.

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

​@@declanwhiteis carwow a publicly traded company?

[@tokmunin]

​​@@declanwhitehe founded the KZbin channel and he is the chief content officer also like you said he has share in the company

[@nickharalampopoulos]

Before the race: they don’t have a chance against the Hoonitron. After the race: confirmed

[@TrulyBlueArchive]

RIP Ken, you were a legend to us 😔

[@HAL-XMS]

I don't know about you guys, but for me that Hoonitron sounds like the Tumbler's engine in stealth mode from "Batman begins". 😮

[@everythingcrypto5577]

The sound of that car was amazing, I can listen to that all day 😂

[@denpak343]

Press F to pay respect Ken Block’s legacy…

[@herodthegreat2709]

F

[@kaeyd2287]

F makes the vid full screen haha

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too pressing F.

[@PonySparkle69]

F

[@phillipj_]

Carwow + Mat Watson, never disappoints with content + consistency is on point. 👍🏾

[@05akulk29]

Correction - Mat Watson IS carwow

[@VanderlayLux]

Ken Block was one of the coolest guys to have ever lived

[@CiottiFPV]

To get the cars off the line cleanly, the starter needs to count 3, 2, 1 much more quickly

[@carspear]

Matt you're a superstar. Nice production.

[@dzontravolta3952]

What an epic race guys ... 💪🏼

[@purwantiallan5089]

Add also WILLIAMS FW25.

[@sunnr0dd]

Ken Block Forever a Legend in our hearts!

[@knotgabrieL]

It was great to see the Hoonitron on the show finally but I think it wouldve been cool to see Lia race it

[@trentbarnes5811]

Even with how fast the electric cars id still choose the R8 GT everytime because I actually enjoy driving the car and the sounds the car makes

[@barishayat7324]

2 nice V10 R8s race with vacuum cleaners and appliances win.

[@lnpragathiesh3600]

Props for Hoonigan industries to let Matt drive the crazy car.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Setsuna Yuki also ever driven one of the Ken Block's cars before.

[@brandonpitre4196]

Carwows drag races just keep getting better and better

[@kingn1081]

Rip Ken Block.....😢thank you Matt

[@joshbunter825]

I have actually enjoyed watching Matt do some Drifting in various cars the start of the videos to warm up the tires, I have more respect for his ability behind the wheel knowing he is more than a straight line specialist who never turns off the traction control. Wouldn't mind seeing some Drifting challenges at the start as a part of the show to display the cars capabilities a bit more.

[@BiragovDetailing]

Matt became THE guy anybody would give any car to! Love Carwow!!!

[@the_jason_factor]

Dogs around the world are going crazy every time someone watches this video. Man that sound is horrible. lol

[@TheJamonLance]

the hoonitron looks sick, hope we soon see lots of offroad sportscars

[@aalokydv8788]

Miss you Ken Block 😢

[@Ferrari458Italia]

R.I.P. Ken, you left a legacy for us!! And yeah, the e-Tron GT has a magic weight number!!👍👌

[@VusiMcVee]

Not me loving the classic Plane on the background during tyre warm up

[@renevanrijckevorsel6361]

Rip Ken Block a true legend.. 😢

[@drivetimewithbilly]

Rest in peace Ken, he was a real 🐐

[@3dgar7eandro]

That Audi Hoonetron sounds like a rocket or perhaps like a spaceship 🚀 Rip Ken, and thanks to Mat Watson and CARWOW for making this possible😁👌👌

[@martywhips]

If bro says that electric cars are so emotional one more time 💀

[@Dayswithryan]

What a video! Still take the R8 out of all three.

[@sp15419]

RIP to the Legendary Ken Block... If he is still with us, I guess he will be the one drag racing against Matt

[@purwantiallan5089]

Its been almost 7 months now.

[@micahf0]

That would’ve been cool. Crazy how life goes

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

If he is still with us? Buddy Ken’s dead, it's not a conspiracy. He's not off hiding with Tupac, Biggie, and Elvis.

[@nicomeier8098]

You should have included Ken Block's old Hoonigan, the white double turbo Mustang. I bet it would have won this drag easily and that Mustang was just epic.

[@NoName-ew4rq]

A mustang in an audi only race? Nuh uh

[@Miki2305.]

​@@NoName-ew4rqHe means the hoonicorn. Kens most famous car.

[@NoName-ew4rq]

@@Miki2305. still a mustang

[@ratrat5338]

RIP Ken Block

[@shakeem1144]

At the end of the year matt should race all the 9 seconds cars and all the 10 seconds car in an epic quarter mile drag race

[@azyxium]

It's fun to note that a "simple" Tesla Model S Plaid would have beaten the Hoonitron. However it is still a great car and the design is amazing!

[@fatcat22able]

Keeping Ken Block’s legacy alive by racing his Audi - RIP

[@purwantiallan5089]

Its almost 7 months now Block was dead.