--- title: "Watch Chris Harris Hoon Travis Pastrana’s Hoonigan Subaru Huckster" description: "Watch Chris Harris slide Travis Pastrana's Hoonigan Subaru Huckster around the track for a few laps in this new video." date: "2023-08-06" modified: "2023-08-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/watch-chris-harris-hoon-travis-pastranas-hoonigan-subaru-huckster" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Subaru News" tags: - "Subaru" - "Wagon" --- # Watch Chris Harris Hoon Travis Pastrana’s Hoonigan Subaru Huckster ![]() *Collecting Cars | YouTube* "This has been made for someone to behave like an absolute dick. And I love that." That's what Chris Harris said after lapping Travis Pastrana's Hoonigan [Subaru ]()Huckster on track a few times. And if you've seen [last year's Gymkhana video](), in which Pastrana jumped it at 165 mph, you'd know he's absolutely right. However, to make it capable of such absolutely terrifying, death-defying stunts, the Huckster was built with NASA-grade engineering, as you can see in Harris's new video. The [Huckster ]()is built on a tubular chassis, designed with the latest rally technology, but it looks like a 1983 Subaru GL Wagon, even on the inside. OK, so it looks like a GL Wagon on steroids, with its massive fender flares, wider wheel track, and active aero. You can't tell at first glance but there are hidden active aero flaps and air brakes, that deploy when needed, making Pastrana (or Harris) look like Maverick trying to avoid some fifth generation fighter jets. ![]() **Collecting Cars | YouTube** Such weapons-grade looks and technology belie its surprisingly '80s cabin, as it has a period-correct Subaru radio and digital gauges. So despite having a tubular frame, a fixed racing seat, and even an emergency air bottle—in case Pastrana crashed into the water while filming Gymkahana 2022—you can still crank Mötley Crüe while hooning around. In the video, Harris talks to the Huckster's powertrain department manager, and one of the people responsible for making it as fabulously frightening as it is. Powering the Huckster is a purpose-built 2.3-liter engine, with just one monster turbocharger, that makes 862 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque, and revs to 8,500 rpm. That screaming engine is paired to a six-speed sequential Sadev gearbox and powers all four wheels. ![]() **Collecting Cars | YouTube** Harris is an incredibly talented driver, and is often used as the example of car journalists that can *really* drive, but even he was apprehensive to push the Huckster. It's such a powerful, violent machine that he was hesitant to attempt big slides in it. If Chris Harris is hesitant to slide a car around, it's a scary car. Which makes Pastrana's ability to make it dance even more impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDEfvSbiieQ *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()