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Hoonigan and Subaru Unveil 9,500‑RPM ‘Brataroo’ to Lead Gymkhana’s Return

The 1978 Subaru BRAT rebuild debuts at SEMA ahead of the Australia‑set Aussie Shred premiere in early December.

Overview

  • Hoonigan and Subaru Motorsports USA announced the franchise’s comeback at the SEMA Show, with Travis Pastrana set to star in Aussie Shred on the Hoonigan YouTube channel in early December.
  • The Brataroo 9500 Turbo uses a Vermont SportsCar–built, rallycross‑derived 2.0‑liter turbo boxer rated at 670 hp and 680 lb‑ft that revs past 9,500 rpm, the highest‑revving Gymkhana car to date.
  • Power goes to all four wheels through a six‑speed sequential SADEV gearbox and motorsport‑grade differentials for race‑derived traction and response.
  • Active aerodynamics include adjustable front‑fender louvers for real‑time balance and two interchangeable rear wings with adjustable angle of attack, with the larger wing widening as it extends to stabilize airborne maneuvers.
  • A full carbon‑fiber body cloaks a VSC‑engineered chassis with a WRC‑certified roll cage, while designer Khyzyl Saleem’s widebody and a retro livery pair with KMC forged wheels, and the cabin repurposes original BRAT controls to manage the aero.