The video features Ken Block and his team testing the Hoonipigasus, a custom-built Porsche 911 with 1,500 horsepower. The team, in partnership with Mobil 1, built the car to tackle Pikes Peak. The video shows the initial shakedown test of the car, with driver Betim experiencing some teething issues but overall positive results. Ken Block later gets behind the wheel, feeling good but a little nervous. The team aims to fine-tune the car and prepare it for a hard 10-minute run to stress test the system before the actual Pikes Peak event.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Ken Block is driving a car that he built.
2. The car is called the Hoonipigasus.
3. The Hoonipigasus is a Porsche 911.
4. The car is fully carbon fiber and all-wheel drive.
5. The car makes 1,500 horsepower.
6. Ken Block will drive the car up Pikes Peak.
7. The car has two turbos and breathes methanol.
8. The car was built in partnership with Mobil 1.
9. The car was unveiled before it was finished, and a non-running car was shown at the launch event.
10. The car's engine was not delivered by Porsche in time for the launch event.
11. The first test of the car was held in Pueblo, Colorado.
12. The test was held at an elevation of 4- or 5,000 feet.
13. The car's systems were checked during the test.
14. The car was driven by Betim, who did a few laps to test the car's systems.
15. Ken Block got to drive the car for the first time during the test.
16. The car's horsepower was limited to 200 horsepower during the test.
17. The car's suspension and brakes were tested during the test.
18. The car's engine was run in service mode during the test.
19. The test was a success, and the car performed well.
20. The car will be driven again the next day with more boost.
21. The car's fuel consumption and heat will be tested during the next day's test.
22. The car's performance will be simulated during the test to prepare for the Pikes Peak run.
23. Ken Block will drive the car with full power on the second day of testing.
24. The car's tires will be tested during the second day of testing.
25. The car's chassis will be tested during the second day of testing.
26. The car's development is ongoing, and issues are being worked out.
27. The car had a few issues with suspension setup and over-steering during the test.
28. The car's fire system was tested during the test.
29. A fire broke out near the test site, and the test was shut down.
30. Ken Block got to drive the car for a few laps with 17 pounds of boost.