Travis Pastrana just slammed the door on the Gymkhana era with a film that roars. Today, Saturday, December 13, 2025, I can confirm his final Gymkhana entry, Aussie Shred, is live. It is brutal, beautiful, and deeply technical. The star, beyond Pastrana himself, is a feral Subaru called the Brataroo 9500 Turbo. The stage, all of Australia, from red dirt to blue water to the holy ground at Mount Panorama.
The Machine: Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo
The Brataroo starts with a 1978 Subaru BRAT shell and ends as a purpose-built stunt weapon. Subaru of America and Vermont SportsCar built it for this one mission. The heart is a 2.0 liter turbo boxer. It hits about 670 horsepower. Torque is around 680 pound feet. Power feeds a rally bred all wheel drive system through a competition sequential gearbox. The body is carbon fiber, shaped for speed, with active aero that moves in real time for grip and balance.
Here are the hard points that matter:
- 2.0 liter turbocharged flat four, about 670 horsepower
- Around 680 pound feet of torque, broad and punchy
- Sequential gearbox, short final drive, rally-spec diffs
- Carbon fiber body, active aero, all wheel drive
The setup is not for comfort. It is for commitment. That means sharp steering, wild boost response, and aero that crushes the truck into the tarmac when it counts.
Active aero opens and closes to add downforce under braking, turn-in, and exit. You see it working in the footage.
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The Film: Australia Unlocked
Aussie Shred takes the franchise to places it once could not go. Earlier plans were blocked by anti-hoon rules. This time, the team won access with a full safety plan and real film discipline. The results look unreal, because they are, yet every stunt is real.
You will see:
- A 160 foot canyon jump that lands clean and hard
- Water skimming at speed with rooster tails and zero lift
- A cliff launch to a moving truck, timed to the heartbeat
- Two wheel pier tricks that flirt with the drink
Mount Panorama adds history and fear. The Brataroo claws up the Mountain and darts down Conrod like a rally car let loose at Bathurst. Sydney Harbour gives shine and risk near the waterline. The Outback gives distance, heat, and dust. Cameos from Aussie greats add local fire. Toby Price, Chris Atkinson, V8 Supercar talent, and BMX icons slot in with style.
Do not copy these stunts. Every move was planned, closed course, and backed by pro teams, medical crews, and rescue boats.
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Why This Matters For The Industry
Gymkhana has always tied car culture to engineering. Aussie Shred doubles down on that link. The Brataroo’s active aero and carbon shell show how race tech now shapes film cars. Big brands see value in building purpose cars for screen work. That loop feeds showroom parts and future tuning.
We are also at a powertrain crossroads. EV stunt builds are rising with instant torque and fine control. They bring silent speed and new tricks using software, torque vectoring, and regen mapping. Pastrana’s finale stays with turbo ICE power, for sound and shock. The next wave could mix both, hybrid systems for boost fill and electric front axles for drift control. Expect more productions to test that blend in the years ahead.
Behind The Wheel
What does the driver feel here? Violence, then precision. A sequential box hits like a hammer. The anti lag keeps the turbo lit, so the car jumps the moment you breathe on throttle. All wheel drive scrubs speed with yaw, not panic. Active aero adds weight on the nose under braking. That settles the car for a late flick.
Water skimming is pure nerve. You commit to speed and line, then hold it. The tire cut fights lift. The aero stays neutral to avoid drag spikes. On the canyon jump, it is numbers, not luck. Speed, ramp angle, wind, and compressions are calculated. Pastrana fine tunes with left foot braking and tiny steering bites. It is rally craft, stretched to movie scale. 🏁
This is billed as Pastrana’s final Gymkhana film. It plays like a salute to Ken Block, and a handoff to whatever comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did Gymkhana: Aussie Shred release?
A: It premiered on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and is live now.
Q: What is the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo?
A: It is a radical 1978 Subaru BRAT rebuild. It runs a 2.0 liter turbo boxer, about 670 horsepower, a sequential gearbox, active aero, and all wheel drive.
Q: Where was the film shot?
A: Across Australia. Key spots include the Outback, Sydney Harbour, and Mount Panorama at Bathurst.
Q: Will there be more Gymkhana films and will EVs play a role?
A: This is Pastrana’s final entry. The franchise can evolve with new drivers and tech. Expect EV and hybrid stunt cars to be part of that future.
Q: Can fans see the Brataroo in person?
A: The car debuted publicly at the 2025 SEMA Show. More public showings are likely during 2026 tour stops and brand events.
Conclusion
Aussie Shred is a full throttle goodbye from Travis Pastrana to the series that turned precision driving into cinema. The Brataroo 9500 Turbo shows what happens when rally minds build a movie car with no half measures. The stunts push scale, the tech pushes grip, and the locations push emotion. If this is the last chapter for Pastrana in Gymkhana, it is the right one. The road ahead now opens for the next driver, and maybe the next battery pack, to take the wheel.
