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Chassis No. RX1001001A WRX 01/002

If you're looking at this 2016 Ford Focus RS RX trying to remember where you've seen it before, let me help you. As one of the two hero cars in Hoonigans: Gymkhana NINE: Raw Industrial Playground this special Focus RS RX was masterfully driven by Ken Block in the 2016 hit video that received an astounding 53+ million views. These tremendously popular videos require special, professionally built cars to perform a wide variety of spectacular vehicular stunts. Largely regarded as the leaders of their segment, the Hoonigan team has built no shortage of famous vehicles. While this vehicle is certainly famous, it was originally built in collaboration with professional motorsports specialists to compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

Hoonigan Racing teamed with UK-based racing car specialists M-Sport and Ford Performance to produce this special RS RX model optimized for Rallycross competition. Performance modifications by M-Sport and Ford Performance to the two-liter engine including a Garrett turbocharger and Cosworth engine management to produce a “restricted” 600+ horsepower out of the four-cylinder. The car currently runs a 45mm restrictor for reliability purposes, unrestricted the motor would reportedly produce over 1000 horsepower. A Sadev sequential six-speed transmission and Sadev rear differential paired with all-wheel drive to help achieve an incredible zero-to-sixty time of less than two seconds. The body has been reinforced and seam welded by M-Sport in addition to a homologated FIA-spec roll cage and Recaro seats, all of which suggest this vehicle is much closer to a professional Rallycross car than it is to your typical custom built stunt car.

Prior to being turned into an internet sensation, this Focus RS RX was a participant in both the
2016 and 2017 World Rallycross Championship where it showed its strength with multiple
podium finishes throughout both. Like many great Ford projects, the Focus RS RX was a true
'skunk works' car, built without compromise or restrictions. The money and man-hours that went into the development of this very special build far exceeds its value, truly a one of a kind that demonstrates the pinnacle of motorsports design and technology.

With the massive success of the Hoonigan brand and their subsequent move to in-house production, these early builds represent the incredible collaboration between motorsports titans. Everything on this car, including the extensive use of carbon fiber and aero was by design to make this a fully purpose-built Rallycross car. As one of just two hero cars from Ken Block's Gymkhana NINE: Raw Industrial Playground and also featured in Gymkhana TEN: Tire Slaying Tour (driven by Ken Block and WRC driver Oliver Solberg), this 2016 Ford Focus RS RX is an excellent opportunity for thrill seekers to acquire a functioning piece of Hoonigan history and to put their skills to the test to see if they're the next Ken Block!