- Gymkhana 'Aussie Shred' will be released next month.
- Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo boasts 500kW/922Nm.
- Most aero ever on a Gymkahana car helps it to (literally) fly.
Yes, that's the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Hoonigan and Subaru Motorsports USA say they will be "shredding famed landmarks and sporting a legendary cast of cameos" in the next instalment of the now-legendary Gymkhana film franchise, launched by the late Ken Block in 2008.
Aussie Shred is due for release on the Hoonigan YouTube channel in early December. Travis Pastrana is the current Gymkhana star driver and he will pilot the third Subaru created especially for Gymkhana: the very appropriate (for Down Under) Brataroo 9500 Turbo, a high-flying machine based on the classic Brat ute.
Subaru of America and technical partner Vermont SportsCar (VSC) say they have "engineered the purpose-built Gymkhana weapon to corner, slide – and fly – well beyond the capabilities of its predecessors".
It's powered by a rallycross-derived 2.0-liter boxer engine, built by VSC. Described as "very pressurised",it delivers 500kW/922Nm and redlines at more than 9500prm, making the Brataroo the highest-revving Gymkhana car to date.
The bodywork is constructed entirely of carbon fibre, draped over a VSC-engineered chassis and a roll cage certified to WRC standards.
The Brat’s distinctive look has been reimagined, with the angular lines and proportions reshaped by designer and concept artist Khyzyl Saleem (The Kyza). The livery is allegedly "inspired by Outback sunsets" and features kangaroos flashing Pastrana’s signature thumbs up.
The Brataroo 9500 Turbo has the most advanced active aerodynamics on any Gymkhana car to date. Front fender louvres have adjustable active aerodynamics, allowing for real-time control of the car’s front-end balance while in flight or on the ground. They can pivot forward or backward to fine-tune the car’s airborne attitude during high-flying maneuvers.
At the rear, the car features two interchangeable rear wings: a larger one for high downforce and maximum aerodynamic stability during high-speed driving, and a smaller design for "more general tyre-shredding antics".
Both wings feature an adjustable angle of attack and actuate upward, allowing for control over the pitch and rotation during Gymkhana’s signature airborne moments. The larger wing boasts additional engineering enhancements: as it extends upward, it increases in width, significantly increasing its surface area and aerodynamic stability.
The Brataroo rides on a one-off set of KMC Wheels’ forged monoblocks that pay homage to rallying’s late 1970s golden era while attaining a modern reinterpretation of the BRAT’s four-spoke wheel design. The 18-inch wheels are wrapped in Yokohama ADVAN A052 or APEX tires, depending on the stunt needs and road surface conditions.
The cockpit nods to the original 1978 interior with a carbon-fibre dashboard and flax-composite wood-grain accents. A restored OEM radio, repurposed HVAC controls (now used to adjust the active aero) and a period-correct Uniden CB radio mesh past and present.
Siubaru says "every detail was crafted with respect to Subaru’s heritage while servicing the demands of today’s Gymkhana universe". Even the livery celebrates Pastrana’s longstanding relationship with Dixxon Flannel and retains the trademark plaid seen on previous Gymkhana vehicles.
