With 1,060 HP, Hoonigan Brings Halo Warthog To Life

Despite years of racing video games with notable automobiles, the Warthog from Halo is undoubtedly the most well-known four-wheeled virtual machine. It's been in every game since the start, and even in Forza games. Several full-size versions have been created, with varied rates of success. But Ken Block's Hoonigan Industries may have unveiled the greatest this year: the Halo Warthog.

Some Warthog models are visually precise but not very functional, whereas others are practical but have a range of visual interruptions. Hoonigan's example is a fantastic combination of the two. Halo Warthog has a lot of the chunkiness and revolutionary design of the game version, as well as a lot of great touches like the dramatically curved windshield, odd auxiliary lights, massive tow hooks, aged sections, and even an operational interior. 

With its somewhat shorter and taller dimensions and the lack of a rear-mounted weapon, Halo Warthog is almost ideal. Hoonigan used a unique rock crawler chassis, along with rock crawler suspension and steering, to build the Halo Warthog.

The robust front and rear axles differ from the virtual truck's completely independent suspension, but they're tough and provide plenty of movement to get this Halo Warthog where it needs to go. More crucially, both axles were equipped with steering assemblies, bringing the virtual Warthog's much-loved four-wheel steering system to life.

The 43-inch tires are also a terrific match and help to complete the recreation. The engine is the cherry on top. Hoonigan equipped it with a 1,060-hp twin-turbo 7.2-liter V8. At the premiere of the film "Free Guy," the Warthog made its formal appearance. On its YouTube channel, Hoonigan is filming a series explaining how they developed it. Each week until October 14th, new episodes will be uploaded.