The Flying Brick car is a one-off, 900 horsepower carbon-fiber hot rod commissioned by Russian drift magnate Sergei Kabargin and shaped over seven years by designer Alexander Opanasenko. It pairs a vintage hot-rod silhouette with a modern monocoque, blending retrofuturist styling and ultra-luxury into a single bespoke machine that has no production plans and remains a personal collector's piece.
What is the Flying Brick car?
The Flying Brick is a custom hot rod built for billionaire car collector and drift specialist Sergei Kabargin, and styled by senior designer Alexander Opanasenko. The project ran for roughly seven years, moving from an early napkin sketch to a finished, road-ready prototype. Its name nods to the brick as a symbol of resistance and to the car's blocky, square-shouldered stance, a fitting label for a build that prizes presence over subtlety.
At its core sits a monocoque chassis built from aluminum and carbon fiber, a combination chosen for the rare balance it strikes between low weight and high rigidity. Even with that lightweight construction, the finished car tips the scales at around 1200 kilograms (about 2645 lbs), a reminder of just how much hardware is packed beneath the bodywork.
How much power does the Flying Brick hot rod produce?
Power comes from a MAST LS7 supercharged engine rated at a formidable 900 horsepower. That output places the Flying Brick firmly in the realm of serious performance hot rods rather than show-only customs. The aggressive surfacing is functional as much as it is theatrical: superchargers jut from the hood and exhausts emerge near the front, broadcasting the powertrain's intent before the engine even fires.
A retrofuturist take on luxury and power
The design language balances aggression, retrofuturism and luxury in equal measure. Antique-inspired detailing meets modernized headlights, gnarled front bumpers and sculpted carbon panels, evoking the gangster-era Shelby character the build openly references. The result is a brick power vehicle that feels both old-world and futuristic, a rolling statement piece rather than a catalog model. According to Yanko Design, the car was conceived as a hot rod fit for Tommy Shelby, and the styling leans hard into that cinematic, dominant theme.
Will the Flying Brick ever go into production?
For now, the Flying Brick is projected to remain an exclusive one-off creation, which only adds to its allure. No detailed performance figures or timelines have been published, and Kabargin, an active driver and dedicated collector, is expected to use the car himself rather than chase a production run. As coverage from outlets such as car design enthusiasts shows, its appeal lies precisely in that rarity.
Where to find collectible custom cars like the Flying Brick
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If the Flying Brick's blend of luxury, power and character speaks to you, browse the TheArsenale cars collection to discover the next addition to your garage.
Photo: Alexander Opanasenko
