Wheels appear to be 4x140.
I highly doubt that any part of the BRAT suspension or brakes are there, but I like the gesture.
Photography courtesy Hoonigan
The Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo. With Travis Pastrana behind its wheel, it’ll star in the next Gymkhana film, “Aussie Shred,” set to premiere in early December on the Hoonigan YouTube channel.
The build by Vermont SportsCar is based on the 1978 Subaru BRAT. It’s powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer engine that delivers 670 horsepower, 680 lb.-ft. of torque and revs to more than 9500 rpm. The Brataroo features an all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed sequential Sadev gearbox.
A fully carbon-fiber body sits atop a Vermont SportsCar-engineered chassis and roll cage. The Brataroo also uses active aero. The front fender louvers can fine-tune the car’s attitude in the air. Two interchangeable rear wings are available, with a larger one for high-speed driving and the smaller one for slower speeds. These, too, aid in airborne antics. Repurposed HVAC controls inside the cockpit allow the driver to adjust the aero on the fly.
The Brataroo rides on KMC forged monoblock 18-inch wheels wrapped in either Yokohama Advan A052 or Apex tires.
Inside, a carbon-fiber dash along with flax-composite wood-grain accents. A restored OEM radio and period-correct Uniden CB radio provide a connection to the past.
“This BRAT’s completely unhinged–in the best way possible,” said Travis 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.”
Wheels appear to be 4x140.
I highly doubt that any part of the BRAT suspension or brakes are there, but I like the gesture.
all that, and no swan neck
The lack of seats in the bed seem like a big miss.
BRAT. HNNNNNNnnnnnnnngh.
In reply to John Welsh :
I cant find any good pictures to prove it but i saw the trailer for the new Gymkhana and it looked like they had people in the rear facing seats at one point, I'd be surprised if it didn't have them, seems like a big missed opportunity.
sleepyhead the buffalo said:all that, and no swan neck
I know that the big money OEMs can do it, but for a small shop/one off, it's probably more challenging to do active aero with a swan neck.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:Wheels appear to be 4x140.
They are 5-lug.
As if I didn't want a Brat enough as it is.
I know a lot people say "X brand should bring back Y car," but I really think Subaru would have little issue selling a modern Brat, even if it's just an Outback or a Crosstrek with a small open bed instead of a trunk.
I have a deep desire to own a Subaru Brat at some point.
Colin Wood said:As if I didn't want a Brat enough as it is.
I know a lot people say "X brand should bring back Y car," but I really think Subaru would have little issue selling a modern Brat, even if it's just an Outback or a Crosstrek with a small open bed instead of a trunk.
They did about a decade ago. I don’t think it sold all that well, and they got a bunch of flak for it being 4door instead of the 2-door Brat.
edit: woops, I’m getting old. The Baja was *20* years ago:
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