Video: Ken Block Shreds LA in a Ludicrous 845-HP Mustang


Ever since we heard that Ken Block had rigged up a 1965 Mustang to send a nonsensical 845 horsepower to all four wheels, we’ve been eager to see it in action. The wait ended today with the YouTube debut of “Gymkhana 7: Wild in the Streets of Los Angeles.”


We suggest you wait until your boss goes out for lunch and watch the full 12-minute video, but if you insist on taking a peek now, here are the five best moments and where to find them:


0:55—Block spins all four wheels with the car chained up to keep it from moving, à la King Kong in his New York stage debut.

4:56—20 seconds of donuts around Randy’s Donuts shop.

7:35—Block blasts past a line of police cars following a white SUV in an ode to OJ Simpson’s run from the law.

8:25—Donuts timed to slide under an outrageously bouncing lowrider. This is the part of the video that most resembles a terrifying mini golf obstacle.

9:32—The reminder that when you spin your tires and surround your car with smoke, seeing where you’re going gets way harder. Which makes what Block’s doing all the more impressive.



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