The Airslayer: VT20g – 2020 Subaru WRX STI Gymkhana Car
The Gymkhana stunt-driving franchise has left its mark on automotive culture and has grown to 11 installments, with over 500 million views – and counting – on YouTube. The first 10 installments featured Ken Block behind the wheel of various vehicles, driving in locations such as San Francisco, Dubai, Detroit, and Sweden. In 2020 Block handed the reins over to longtime friend and rival Travis Pastrana for the latest round of Gymkhana, the first time a Subaru has been featured in the series since 2009’s Gymkhana Two.
Built for Gymkhana 2020, the fully bespoke, 862 hp Vermont SportsCar prepared Subaru WRX STI is hailed as the “wildest STI ever.” Dubbed “The Airslayer,” the car features a custom carbon fiber, wind-tunnel developed, body kit including an active and driver adjustable double-element rear wing. Underneath the carbon fiber skin is the most advanced Subaru ever built, featuring technology developed via Subaru Motorsports USA’s successful rally and rallycross competition programs. All told, this is an intensely modified and high performing piece of automotive art.
ENGINE
Custom Vermont SportsCar 2.3-liter horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Boxer engine
862 bhp and 664 lb-ft torque
Turbocharged and Intercooled
VSC billet block and billet heads
Garrett Motorsports Turbocharger
Dry Sump oil system
VSC twin belt timing system with carbon fiber covers
VSC inlet manifold and carbon fiber cover
DLC coated camshafts
Sodium-cooled valves
VSC anti-lag system and turbo management
ELECTRICAL
Cosworth MQ12DI ECU
Lightweight Motorsport Wiring Loom
Cosworth Electronic Power Control Module and Switch Units
Cosworth Data Logger
WEIGHT
2623lbs (1,190kg) *without driver
TRANSMISSION & DRIVE SYSTEM
SADEV 6-speed Sequential Dog-engagement Gearbox
Vermont SportsCar Carbon Fiber gear lever
Custom driveshafts and propshaft
Alcon triple-plate carbon racing clutch
Vermont SportsCar carbon fiber gear lever
Vermont SportsCar front differential
SADEV Rear Differential
COOLING
PWR Radiator Mounted in rear seat area
Custom carbon fiber radiator ducting
PWR front-mounted intercooler
SUSPENSION
Reiger Competition Suspension
Vermont SportsCar tubular front and rear cross members
Vermont SportsCar suspension arms and links
Vermont SportsCar hubs and spindles
Custom motorsport steering rack (11:1 ratio)
Motorsport high-flow power steering pump
BRAKES
Alcon 350mm Front Brakes
Alcon 320mm Rear Brakes
Endless Brake Pads ME20 RCP002
Vermont SportsCar Carbon Fiber Hydraulic Handbrake
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Custom Exhaust Manifold
3D printed Inconel alloy hood-exit exhaust
WHEELS
Gymkhana 2020: Method Race Wheels 18” 502 Rally Series wheel
Goodwood Shoutout & Mt. Washington Hillclimb: KMC ‘KM199’ 19″ wheels
TIRES
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Yokohama ADVAN Apex
ROLL CAGE / SHELL PREP
Custom FIA Specification T45 Roll Cage
SEATS
RECARO ProRacer SPG w/HANS (Head & Neck Restraint)
INTERIOR
Vermont SportsCar Carbon Fiber Dashboard
Vermont SportsCar Carbon Fiber Door Cards
Vermont SportsCar Carbon Fiber Driver Footplate
Schroth Enduro Harnesses
Cosworth driver digital display
MoTec vehicle-status display
FUEL CELL
FIA FT3.5 Fuel Cell (35+ Liters)
BODY
Custom Vermont SportsCar carbon fiber wide-body
Carbon fiber flat floor, skid plate and rear diffuser
Carbon fiber multi-element rear wing with active upper wing element
MISC
Polycarbonate front windshield
Vermont SportsCar polycarbonate side and rear Windows
Custom motorsport steering rack (11:1 Ratio)
Motorsport high-flow power steering pump
Lifeline ZERO275 multi chamber fire suppression system
FLUIDS
Engine oil: MOTUL 300V 20W60
Transmission and differentials: MOTUL Gear Competition 75W140