https://www.thedrive.com/news/gymkhanas-1978-subaru-brat-with-9500-rpm-redline-and-active-aero-is-one-super-ute [ ] The Drive Logo [ ] Search for: [ ] The Drive Logo * Latest * [ ]News + News by Brand + The Downshift + Spy Photos + Car Tech + Culture + Deals + Racing + Trucks + Video Games + Watch This * [ ]Car Reviews + The Drive Awards * Features * Video * [ ]Shop + Buy A Car + Merch [ ] Search for: [ ] * * * * News News by Brand Subaru News Travis Pastrana's New Gymkhana Ride Is an Extreme Subaru Brat That Revs to 9,500 RPM Travis Pastrana's new 670-hp mini ute packs a sequential transmission, all-wheel drive, and active aero. By Jerry Perez Published Nov 4, 2025 3:25 PM EST 0 [SAPP1166_v2] Andy Sapp The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Email address [ ] Sign Up Thank you! Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. The legendary Ken Block was the driving force behind the internet-breaking Gymkhana YouTube videos, but a big chunk of the allure was undoubtedly due to the wild vehicles the Hoonigan team created for these. Despite the changing times, trends, and, of course, Block's untimely passing, the team continues to work hard to develop cars capable of shredding mountains of tires. Say hello to the newest Gymkhana creation: the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo. As you may have guessed, the Brataroo started out in life as an honest-to-goodness 1978 Subaru BRAT. Y'know, that cute little ute that sold from the late '70s to the mid '90s across the globe, including the U.S. Not much is left of the stock vehicle, of course, because Hoonigan has turned it up to 12--as they always do. Oh, and by the way, BRAT isn't a name, it's an acronym for Bi-Drive Recreational All-Terrain Transporter. [SAPP1162_v2]Andy Sapp Under the hood, there's a turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer engine built by the rally racing masters at Vermont SportsCar. It puts out 670 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque from the tiny but mighty four-cylinder engine, which can actually rev to a stratospheric 9,500 rpm. According to Hoonigan, it's the highest-revving car ever built for the franchise. In order to put all that power down and shred rubber into oblivion, the BRAT employs a race-derived all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed sequential SADEV gearbox. Like in previous builds, Active Aero makes an appearance to ensure the Brataro corners on a dime and remains stable at high speeds. Other adjustable and deployable wings and flaps help it stay balanced while flying through the air and increase its chances of having a safe landing after massive jumps. [Matt_Stryker_24G_Studio_MSPR0714_v2] [SAPP1144_v2] Top: Matthew Stryker - Bottom: Andy Sapp Then there's the body, but what can I really say that's worth reading? Just enjoy the few photos we've been given. For starters, the livery is fantastic, and just look at that massive rear wing attached to the tailgate. As the youths would say, "it's sick." Hoonigan claims the carbon fiber interior still resembles the original '78 design, but no photos of it were provided. Either way, we'll find out in early December when the next episode of the Gymkhana series titled Aussie Shred premieres on the Hoonigan YouTube channel. Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com Jerry Perez Avatar Jerry Perez Deputy Editor As deputy editor, Jerry draws on a decade of industry experience and a lifelong passion for motorsports to guide The Drive's short- and long-term coverage. * --------------------------------------------------------------------- Trending Escape Camper Vans For Sale A Defunct Camper Rental Company Is Selling All of its Custom Vans By Byron Hurd Bollinger B2 Truck Electric Vehicles Bollinger Motors Has Stopped Paying Its Bills By Byron Hurd More in Subaru News Watch Chris Harris Hoon Travis Pastrana's Hoonigan Subaru Huckster Watch Chris Harris Hoon Travis Pastrana's Hoonigan Subaru Huckster By Nico DeMattia Hoonigan's New Gymkhana Car Is a 1983 Subaru GL Wagon Hoonigan's New Gymkhana Car Is a 1983 Subaru GL Wagon By Lewin Day The New 2022 Subaru BRZ Slides Alongside Travis Pastrana's Wild WRX STI In Gymkhana 11 Trailer The New 2022 Subaru BRZ Slides Alongside Travis Pastrana's Wild WRX STI In Gymkhana 11 Trailer By Stef Schrader Travis Pastrana's Gymkhana 11 Goes Back to Subaru With the Gnarliest WRX STI of All Time Travis Pastrana's Gymkhana 11 Goes Back to Subaru With the Gnarliest WRX STI of All Time By Stef Schrader SEE MORE More in News by Brand The $40K Tesla Model 3 Is the Only New Car Sold in America With Manual Side Mirrors The $40K Tesla Model 3 Is the Only New Car Sold in America With Manual Side Mirrors By Jerry Perez A Ford F-150 Lightning in production Factory Fire Leaves Ford Without Enough Aluminum to Build the F-150 Lightning By Adam Ismail 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata We're Living In the Golden Age of the Affordable New Miata By Byron Hurd Infiniti QX80 R-Spec badge. 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