Few wheels are more deeply embedded in modern automotive culture than the Fifteen52 Turbomac. Designed in close collaboration with the late Ken Block, this wheel wasn’t just made to look good; it was built to survive the relentless punishment of his Gymkhana films. First seen on Block’s all-wheel-drive Ford Fiesta in Gymkhana Six, the Turbomac became an instantly recognizable symbol of the series’ signature blend of precision, power, and tire-shredding chaos.
The front wheels were equipped with turbofan covers, which served a critical function: directing airflow over the brakes to prevent fade during extreme driving sequences. Block’s driving style demanded everything from a wheel... instant response, consistent cooling, and zero compromise. Every drift, spin, and Scandinavian flick was a test of mechanical resolve.
Released in 2013, Gymkhana Six would go on to become one of the most-watched and celebrated entries in the series. Filmed in an industrial playground of shipping containers, razor-thin alleyways, and staged explosions, it showcased Block threading impossibly tight lines at full send, often inches from destruction. Millions watched in awe as the Fiesta; riding on these very wheels, slid sideways through automotive history.
This particular wheel is not a replica. It is one of the actual Turbomacs used in Gymkhana Six. A tangible piece of film history. Scuffed, worn, and battle-tested, it represents not just the engineering collaboration between fifteen52 and Ken Block, but the spirit of a driver who redefined what car control could look like on camera.
Equal parts motorsport hardware and pop culture artifact, the Turbomac remains a tribute to one of the most influential drivers of a generation.
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