In 2005, Ken Block entered his first professional rally race. By the end of the season, he was named Rally America Rookie of the Year, making him one of the most recognized names in the rally industry. His superior driving skills, known as gymkhana, is turned into the preciseness and the sophistication of this licensed special edition replica that features the Ken Block/Monster Energy of his full-size Ford Fiesta competition car.
But beyond the explicit bodyworks of this Ken Block Fiesta is Traxxas’ race-proven technology, full-time 4WD and tire-spinning brushless horsepower thread that will allow the RC racer to spin through the course with “scalpel-like precision.”
Here are the exact specifications of the Traxxas Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta 1/16 Rally Racer VXL With 2.4Ghz Radio:
- Officially licensed Ford Fiesta body design and Ken Block/Monster Energy graphics
- Officially licensed Volk Racing TE37 wheels (1.9” diameter, 12mm hex)
- Unique green pushrods and toe links, exclusive to the Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta
- Pre-glued, low-profile Gymkhana-compound slick tires molded in a pecially formulated rubber compund for authentic Gymkhana performance and handling
- Impact absorbing foam front bumper
- Adjustable height body mounts
- TQ 2.4GHz High Output transmitter with Traxxas Link™
o Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 20 Traxxas Link-enabled models—just switch on and drive, “model selection” is not required.
o Multi-Function knob
o Adjustable steering and throttle percentage (dual rates)
o Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential)
o Adjustable steering and throttle end points
o High 13ms frame rate and near-zero latency for responsive control
o 5-channel micro receiver with dual channel-1 inputs
- Race-winning, F1-inspired Revo® suspension technology and E-Revo integrated chassis design, perfectly optimized for 1/16 scale
- Powered by the Velineon® Brushless Power System
- Traxxas High-Current Connector allows high-capacity battery packs to deliver maximum voltage to the Velineon Brushless Power System
- Velineon VXL-3m Electronic Speed Control
o LiPo, NiCad, and NiMH compatible with two-stage low-voltage detection
o Sport Mode – Forward / Brake / Reverse
o Race Mode – Forward / Brake
o Training Mode™ – 50% Forward / Brake / 50% Reverse (patent pending)
- Velineon 380 Brushless Motor
o High-performance sensorless design
o High-strength Neodymium magnets
o Efficient, high-speed ball bearings
o Precision-balanced rotor
o Gold-plated 3.5mm bullet connectors
- Digital High-Torque Waterproof Micro Steering Servo
- Waterproof, o-ring sealed receiver box
- Sealed, silicone-filled differentials—an industry first in 1/16 scale
- Torque-Control™ slipper clutch system
- Telescoping universal-joint driveshafts
- Rubber-sealed ball bearings
- External gear cover with easy slipper access
- Rocker-actuated shocks provide true progressive damping and spring rates
- Threaded-body, oil-filled shocks permit fast, precise preload adjustments and deliver smooth, consistent damping
- Suspension is precision tuned for on-road performance
- Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
- Speed control and receiver are securely fastened to chassis
- Integrated battery compartments with intake and exit cooling vents
- Quick-release battery doors for fast pack changes
- Full line of genuine Traxxas accessories available
- The Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta is backed by unparalleled Traxxas support and parts availability.
The Traxxas Ken Block racing car is available for $550 (or $294 in some websites). Once purchased, you will be in for the thrill of your life with this Ken Block-inspired Traxxas RC racing car!

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