Ken Block's FIRST DRIFT in his All-Electric 637hp Audi RS e-tron GT!

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Ken, you are awesome. The massive smile on that kids face!

[@evelkoloski]

love the extra tryhard face Ken made when the lil man was on board for his rip!!

[@skyfairchild9334]

Seen that too mad respect

[@xxShadowxx-dy2wo]

that ending was amazing. Class act Ken, way to make that kids day. Smiles per mile!

[@zacharynewton2361]

Interesting how the wheel speed is untethered due to the lack of a gearbox. I wonder if adding a switch to limit maximum wheel speed would help modulate drifts?

[@james-tennis]

Heh I don't think Audi is going to add a drift mode/switch :D It's kind of amazing seeing an electric car do this in the first place - From watching The Straight Pipes, they try to get ev's sideways any amount, and it's really hard always. But Ken Block of course makes it look easy on this car!

[@alexk7572]

I think adding sound connected to the wheelspeed will give more feedback for ken to adjust the drift, at the moment it's all more or less silent.

[@arnoldskurk971]

Given its all electronics it should just be a matter of some hacking of the onboard computer and giving it an emulated sequential "gearbox"!

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

This car NEEDS to be a wagon! With that same paint scheme and the topper. Would be so sick!

[@fradd4045]

wagons are always better

[@Juuul89]

There's a porsche version of this car which is essentially the same car and that's a wagon, i think it's called the cross turismo

[@thesainturchTsU]

Look for the New A6 e-tron Avant

[@LarsDragonbeard]

@@Juuul89 The Cross Turismo has those ugly black plastic things around the wheels. They've recently also brought out the Sport Turismo, which is what the Cross Turismo should've been.

[@thesainturchTsU]

@@heykuckma the diffusor Looks not good thats right, but the latest RS6 with its buckle neither.

[@thatsgottahurt]

Exciting to see all the progress getting used to eclectic, but really cant wait to see Ken go full send in the Hoonitron

[@jeffrey88888]

Audi needs to make a Hoonigan mode for Ken's cars

[@ericholmquest2988]

That's gonna be the hoonitron that they are making

[@ebredenberg]

That ending got me in the feels. Great job!

[@atlasdev]

From outside it sounds like an FPV drone because of the tire squealing.

[@rdub96639]

Hardest time behind the wheel I've ever seen Ken have. He usually makes it look so easy.

[@jaimykok6533]

That kid was so wholesome and polite, very enjoyable to watch

[@Stefano1475]

That boy will remember that day the rest of his life.Thank you Ken for all the wonderful memories ❤

[@aydensoto758]

Dammmm that intro already know it's gonna be good

[@1983tomislav]

It would be nice to see you Ken driving Rimac Nevera!!! I wonder what would Mate Rimac say about that? 🙂

[@bakedstreetyt]

That moment with the kid gave me goosebumps , what a great thing to do for him!

[@screwge84]

Kudos to Audi for making such a good looking electric car that can skid.

[@jtjt3823]

The car looks so good sliding around!

[@NovaRedHead]

Now if only it sounded like SOMETHING

[@screwge84]

It sounds so wrong without engine noise bouncing off the limiter 😆 I still love this car though.

[@philh8829]

When you watch Ken drive, you can see the life of experience. #KB43 forever.

[@masonharkness6437]

that was super dope of you Ken giving the young lad a ride! I’m sure he’ll remember that day forever 👍

[@agenericaccount3935]

Glad to see the electric astroturfing will probably subside for a while based on the sudden lack of a suitable host.

[@paulphilippsjafjell4940]

I think you already know, but if you hold the traction control button for 3-5 second the car will turn off all the assistance (the dynamic mode isn’t doing that). It will make it easier to drift.

[@Smurphenstein]

I think Ken could drift anything. Next video, Ken drifts a unicycle on an ice rink, blindfolded.

[@Jushwa]

I love how quickly he answered back yes you should when you asked if you should try again, Carson is awesome.

[@warummussmeinnameangegeben6502]

I think there might be a big market for aftermarket control boxes that let you manipulate maximum wheel speed and throttle curve maybe. And since some new cars brake by wire - couldnt you just put an electric button that just locks up the rear brakes?

[@veto8792]

Absolutely made that kids day. He’s gonna be talking about this day for a long time.

[@magdowich]

I'll be honest, i am waiting a signature car from Ken like Ford Focus RS. Electric Audi with a Drift Mode can be COOL AF 🔥 !

[@coryhall561]

The real quick “Yes, let’s do it again!” That was awesome!!

[@Junkpusher77]

I drifted a dump truck once. I’m confident Ken has this. 💨 🍩

[@jewboy761]

😯

[@jordanjoestar8839]

We had a Paino truck, 48ft Freightliner. Turbo diesel Cummins, 6 speed. Nothing beat sliding that giant thing around when it was empty 😅🤣

[@cuatrokoop32v]

I watched a UPS driver drift the big brown truck, granted it was in snow, but still. He was doing his morning drop off route, so he was still loaded with packages lol!

[@joe5boost]

So good that you took out Carson , well done keep up the good work

[@projectskylinegtr]

Super cool, very kind for doing that for that boy. Also could tell how much you were working to drift that thing with no e-brake, mad kuddos!

[@EastTheBeast911]

Love that you took dude for some rips!!

[@4music974]

don't mind me just rewatching some of his videos 😥

[@iqrahussain9459]

You made the kids day..month... and year..in one slide......well done guys..

[@paulbhager]

Ken you are an all around great freaking person, I respect people who give back. 👍🤙

[@just10420]

Nice seeing Ken making it look more difficult than usual. Normally he’s making all us regular folks look like newbs and here he’s just like us 🙌

[@vc316]

the only thing missing is the engine sound! other then that.. amazing!!

[@ravenks1sr15]

Agreed. I'm not too keen on VW Group and others going the EV route but seriously, seeing the RS e-Tron GT in person was just mind-blowing with overall performance. Much more than my buddy's NA2 NSX, my B9 RS5 Sportback, as well as my buddy's 991 GT3 when we encountered it on the highway. Like I seriously underestimated the living hell out of both the RS e-Tron GT and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Friggin' Ghosts

[@buddyywilsonn]

Carson handled that ride like a boss!

[@madman__]

So rad to see Ken's face in the end. He usually has that stone cold face. He is human hahaha

[@iyaayas5097]

Such an awesome opportunity for the young buck, and really cool that y'all brought him out and hooked him up with a ride. A little jealous, but he def deserved it. Lol

[@KevinMatthews2]

Some clips from this would make great asmr since its unique to do donuts without engine sounds

[@CONTINGENCY_sys]

I have to say, front headlights I love. A set of widebody fenders or aero extensions around them fender front/rear would be really nice. Loving the ride.

[@CONTINGENCY_sys]

A variable throttle setup in a few 1/4 setups min/max is a bit tough. Need some micro. You had a good slide going though, even with the stability/braking assist stopping you from Hoon bliss. Got to get into that pc of that thing and see what it is doing in there. Devs can get you a hoon-controller in there or something. Like paddle shifters but for hoon-control.

[@henrikmpunkt]

i would love to see you Hoon the new Audi RS3 with it´s Drift Mode. And yeah, a Handbrake would make it much easier.

[@dillanmistry]

Haha it’s like polishing a car without the sound of the machine but the friction

[@GamingStar1995]

I'm sure he'll figure it out. He is a professional driver. We all can see that even when you're at the top, there's always room for improvement. Very inspiring. I'm sure that kid will take home a very big lesson from his wonderful experience watching the legendary driver, figure it all out again from scratch.

[@spearfishinglifegreece]

HERE WE GO!!! 3:00

[@Leafyfpv]

interesting having the steering wheel paddle shifters be more of a vertical button than one on a lever. nifty look! Props! Thanks for sharing the edit!

[@PaulNewmansFlow]

I love seeing Neil in Hoonigan content! It's a perfect match for personality and commentary for Ken.

[@tom-vm6ug]

Ken Block must be one of the coolest dads on the planet

[@tom-vm6ug]

@@heykuckma even at 20% of camera would still be a great dad

[@tom-vm6ug]

There are some shitty dads out there

[@mac8179]

It seems like a big part of drifting is being able to hear the revs of the engine. This must be difficult.

[@melvinharvey8279]

Do you pick your own tire tread and compound?

[@luizguilhermeolivera3303]

Mad respect for this man, great vid great car great donuts.

[@fat.dafyoutube]

Can’t wait to see this car on This vs That

[@fabictom]

4:09....beep from the Audi saying I don't like something. What was the error Ken?

[@anthonyestevez118]

Pretty impressive Mr. Block! Thanks for sharing!

[@theoriginalNoOne.]

Man, the cheese of that kid's grin!!! Awesome example of being a human, Ken!

[@frankkratz5999]

Epic drifting

[@ismaelmarrero8377]

Getting the hang of the Audi is a little different then gas cars but your getting the hang off it I wanna tell you what a wonderful thing to take that young man on a ride on the Audi was a amazing thing the smile on his face was priceless I hope you keep doing things like that when you can it can really change the life of a person.

[@lukasmorski-zmij8030]

I wonder how the 4wheel power delivery is programed . The virtual slip diff . Sure there can be many set ups made .

[@shandongubler9733]

That young man's smile is great!

[@DerangedCoconut808]

It’s eerie to hear quiet hooning.

[@oneeco]

The computer is like: "Ok counterst- no slow down- wait- fuck- accelerate? shit- BRAKE- correct- AHHHHHH!!"

[@mpw246pl]

Be nice to know how the battery pack stood up to this, how many hours did it last, what was the drain and percentage used. No information to suggest was all of this on 1 charge or multiple

[@White_buffalo_4r]

The best part was seeing the kid get to ride along with Ken.

[@adrianaguayo6218]

What a guy! Ken is the best 🙌🏽

[@dalkaklaric7199]

Just not the same without hearing all that glorious noise from a petrol engine!!!!

[@korbendallas656]

It's probably why evertime you touch the brake it cuts the power completely, it's common with the regen braking system

[@MattWiggyWiggins]

"Should we try it again?" "YES. WE SHOULD."

[@jasonkang6771]

I know it's hard from what you used to do when you did in GYMKHANA series. Especially using hand-braking, but I'm sure you're doing awesome

[@enzoagustins4532]

Hola desde Montevideo Uruguay 🇺🇾💝 Ken block impecable Audi RS eléctrico buenísimo los derapes 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🇺🇾

[@martindickerson9184]

“Will it Slide?!?” Why I Love Ken and the #HOONIGAN GanG💯

[@kkalauli23]

Only ken can do it! Legendary

[@solarelara8735]

Imma need to know where they got their out fits from. their drip is immaculate

[@Grey_dark101]

The most QUIET 😎 Drifting Ive ever heard in my life 😂😁🍩🍩🍩

[@catchfeelings8459]

Cool sound just hearing the wheels shred!

[@alexquintal8336]

Its fun to watch the progression and he probably got it down in less than 30 min

[@mjfreak333]

Next episode looks way more lit

[@BajaMatt06]

How long do you usually need with a car before you feel comfortable with how the car will react to your inputs?

[@miguelrodrigues390]

I think that Ken should explore a little bit more on lemans classes it would be awesome, he has a really good chance for that with Audi

[@inlangford]

Carson looked like he had some fun!

[@djbis]

Man this thing is on a whole other level of performance and difficulty to pull the types of drifting Ken is used to. The level of recalibration necessary is so high! The senses need a lot of retraining if one is to hoon an EV of this caliber like it should be done. Luckily we got the perfect man for the job and I am pretty sure the racecar version of this bad-boy will receive all of the computer adaptations necessary to make the pedal feel a bit more like a car with gears (and throw in a proper hand brake as well because #gymkhana!) I've never seen Ken this focused and busy with a steering wheel, holly shit. 🙌🏽

[@chrisvalleqatsi]

I wonder if Audi Sport could customize some firmware to adjust torque bias, throttle maps, ESC and whatnot. I mean, I'm sure they could, but...would they, even for KB?

[@mushagana14]

“I’m trying to figure out how much gas to give it” classic

[@benspear]

"Put your foot on the gas!" is now "Put your foot on the watts!"

[@rageagainstthemainstream2164]

Not the same without hearing revs bouncing off the limiter

[@TitoHR]

boring as hell ! lol Ken is awesome tho

[@NovaRedHead]

It's horribly disappointing

[@buddyywilsonn]

Someone needs to put two prongs on the back of the car and gap electricity through it like a giant stun gun for the exhaust effect. You just hear electricity crackling when the car passes by lol

[@scottzekanis]

Giving the kid a ride..... AWESOME

[@lcampbe7]

Well done for dreamon3.... good job

[@kenseagle4169]

I love the fact that Ken is teamed up with Audi. A company that is well known for making cars that understeer. As a matter of fact Audi has scoffed at the idea of making cars that will oversteer, and things like drift mode. saying “it’s not the fast way around a track“ But yet here they are teaming up with Ken Block, a man who is known for drifting cars. Just seems a bit ironic. Hopefully this will signal a change in the way Audi designs their cars, and they will make their cars a little more tail happy and fun to drive on the edge.

[@BenjySparky]

Ken you rock! Love the channel and content! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

[@joshuaray3751]

If anyone can make that car hoon, ken can. Awesome the way he gave that kid the ride of his life

[@emg2181]

Get Audi to turn off the stability controls, differential braking, and turn up the power delivery curves front & rear wheels... turn up the control gains for the low to midrange power delivery.... and you'll be able to burn rubber at will and, of course, drain the battery quicker

[@tylervanorman492]

Earth is a better place with Ken

[@mikecrystalrobert7898]

Well it’s no hoonicorn buts it’s alright👍

[@cowboysparanormalproduction]

These tires are hot,,,Ken,,,I ain't done that much,,,😂😂😂😎🤘

[@TimeisReel]

Ken, that was Cool. Especially letting the Kid Ride...

[@NTromb]

That’s absolutely awesome doing that for the foundation for small children and people with children of these is anybody that does that is absolutely awesome

[@Wood-In-My-Eye]

Ahhh this makes me emotional. Ahh Ken is an amazing soul. He’s missed for certain. I don’t usually get emotional over celebrities passing. Yet he hits me hard every time. He was just an amazing person. I know he is at peace checking into his family often. And truly at peace. He’s missed by us and his family. ❤

[@madmaxd1]

There's a very few on here that truly knows how hard this was to accomplish, in this electric vehicle. KEN.... GOAT!

[@Intrepid17011]

I wonder if they somehow incorporate a fly off handbrake into the new Hoonitron. Shouldnt be a problem i guess ? I'm kinda excited for the Hoonitron, Electric or not, i think thats a cool new thing. I wonder how different it is to drift to an ICE because of the missing soundclues, you dont hear it that easy when the car looses tractions, theres no sudden rise in RPMs, i imagine it could be extremely difficult on a wet road where your tires dont immediately scream in pain.

[@Frontslash123]

They are DC brushless motors. A firmware upgrade, button/s with assigned presets on the steering can make those motors brake, accelerate or reverse independently. @KenBlock & @Audi could add a whole new dimension to rally.

[@Intrepid17011]

@@Frontslash123 Thats what i thought, its not really a big thing to add. ICEs are way more complicated with that but Electric Motors ? I beat they already incorporated something like that into the new Hoonitron. I bet it also has a less restrictive Firmware in general. Take a look at the Opel Mante GsE A fully electric Manta which has a Manual Gearbox and no restrictive Software, that thing spins it wheels like hell and is always on the verge of smoking that Gearbox.