---
title: "Ken Block’s New ‘Hoonitruck’ Is a Fire-Breathing, 900-HP, Vintage Ford F-150"
description: "The new Gymkhana project shoves an EcoBoost V-6 from the Ford GT supercar into a 1977 F-150."
date: "2018-10-24"
modified: "2018-10-24"
authors:
  - name: "Talon Homer"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/talon-homer"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/24432/ken-block-shows-off-900-horsepower-hoonitruck"
categories:
  - "Builds"
  - "Culture"
  - "Ford News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Trucks"
tags:
  - "F-150"
  - "Ford"
  - "Gymkhana"
  - "Hoonicorn"
  - "Hoonigan"
  - "Ken Block"
  - "pickup"
---

# Ken Block’s New ‘Hoonitruck’ Is a Fire-Breathing, 900-HP, Vintage Ford F-150

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Rally driver [Ken Block](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/23325/watch-ken-block-blast-through-the-woods-in-his-1991-ford-escort-cosworth-rally-car>) and the crew at Hoonigan revealed the vehicle that will be starring in the tenth iteration of Block's *Gymkhana* stunt video series. Taking over the role from classic-inspired [Hoonicorn Mustang](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/15456/hoonigan-teases-another-hoonicorn-project>) is a heavily modified 1977 F-150 pickup, now powered by a Ford GT 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 that's been cranked up to 914 horsepower and 702 pound-feet of torque.

![message-editor%2F1540406189655-hoonitruck\_studio-208\_1200x1200.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1540406189655-hoonitruck_studio-208_1200x1200.jpg>)
**Hoonigan**

The Hoonitruck has been in the works for the past two years, as a joint project between Block's team and the North Carolina-based muscle car shop, Detroit Speed. A YouTube video released by Hoonigan shows off the build in all its glory and shares some additional details.

https://youtube.com/embed/FgqyzQY9gks

Ken Block first learned to drive in a 1977 F-150, so he made a sentimental choice when it came time to pick a new vehicle for the [*Gymkhana* series](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/15122/is-gymkhana-10-filming-in-detroit-right-now>). Although the Hoonitruck's engine is totally new, some engineering elements have been carried over from Block's old Mustang, including the all-wheel-drive system and six-speed sequential gearbox. While the truck's bodywork looks mostly standard, it's actually all brand new. Made from aluminum hand-hammered by the team at Detroit Speed. At the vehicle's corners, massive fender flares hang over

custom Fifteen52 wheel with integrated bead locks.

![message-editor%2F1540406247051-hoonitruck\_studio-150\_1200x1200.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1540406247051-hoonitruck_studio-150_1200x1200.jpg>)
**Hoonigan**

“I’m beyond pleased with how it turned out, it’s simply one of the most badass and unique vehicles I’ve seen in a long time and I think it compliments my Hoonicorn perfectly," Ken Block stated in a release from Hoonigan. "It’s also crazy to be throwing something around that’s this size when doing Gymkhana-style driving. But, it looks absolutely wild on camera, and that was our goal from the start."

![message-editor%2F1540406285152-hoonitruck\_studio-100\_1200x1200.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1540406285152-hoonitruck_studio-100_1200x1200.jpg>)
**Hoonigan**

The Hoonitruck will be on display during SEMA 2018 at the Toyo Tires booth. Viewers can watch the pickup get thrashed when *Gymkhana 10* is released on Amazon Prime Dec. 7. For those without a Prime subscription, the episode will go public on the Hoonigan Youtube channel one week later.

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