A wild Subaru Brat pickup truck will be the star of the next Gymkhana film, with Travis Pastrana at the wheel.
Unveiled at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Subaru ‘Brataroo 9500 Turbo’ features active aerodynamics and a screaming 670 horsepower engine.
Built as a collaboration between Subaru of America and the Vermont SportsCar company (VSC), the Brataroo has undergone a dramatic transformation.
This prepared the modified Subaru for its trip to Australia, where the latest instalment in the Gymkhana series – titled Aussie Shred – will be filmed.
Complete control, even in the air
VSC has replaced the bodywork of the 1978 Subaru truck with lightweight carbon fiber panels, plus a roll cage constructed to FIA World Rally Championship standards.
Even more impressive are the active aerodynamics. The front fender louvers can be adjusted in real time, to control the car in the air or on the ground.
Pastrana had a choice of two rear wings to use during filming, both with adjustable elements to ensure the perfect balance between speed and grip.
It all helps to control the 670 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque from the Brataroo’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. Capable of hitting 9,500 rpm, it’s the highest-revving car used in the Gymkhana series to date.
‘Unhinged in the best way possible’
A set of KMC forged monoblock wheels are designed as a homage to the four-spoke items originally fitted to the Subaru Brat.
Inside, the dashboard is made from carbon fiber, with flax-composite wood-grain accents. A restored OEM stereo, a period-correct Uniden CB radio, and heater controls repurposed to adjust the active aero are also included.
“This Brat is completely unhinged – in the best way possible,” said Pastrana. “It’s got the soul of a vintage Subaru with the tech to do things no Gymkhana car has ever done. Every part of it is designed to take abuse, fly big, and come back for more. It’s hands-down the craziest Gymkhana car we’ve ever built.”
The new Aussie Shred film will go live in early December 2025 on the Hoonigan YouTube channel.
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