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- The best cars for drifting
Every year there are more and more drift fans. This is facilitated not only by the Fast and the Furious movies, but also by the growing number of drift competitions in which pilots from all over the world demonstrate their ability to cope with the car, prescribing dizzying pirouettes.
This requires not only excellent driving skills, but also the right car. Therefore, we have prepared for you our small rating of the best drifting cars, which we are in a hurry to share.
The best cars for drifting
Nisan silvia
This sports coupe was produced between 1965 and 2002 and was very popular among motorists. However, the most popular models were the S13-15 cars, which fell to the taste of both beginners and professional drifters.
As a result, Nisan Silvia has become one of the most decorated models in history, winning 11 titles over the past 17 years.
Despite the fact that the last generation of the sports coupe was released back in 2002, the model is still very popular. This is evidenced by the fact that in the framework of the Champions Cup recently held in Sochi, more than 1/3 of the participants played at Sylvia.
It is worth noting that the car was drifting already from the factory - the car was offered with a 250-horsepower engine, had an almost perfect axle weight distribution and, of course, rear-wheel drive.
Subaru Impreza
Everyone is familiar with this car, regardless of whether they are fond of motorsport or not. The model managed to light up not only in rally championships, but also in drift competitions, however, for this, the car is subjected to minor modernization.
Thus, Subaru Impreza loses its proprietary all-wheel drive transmission and gets drive exclusively to the rear axle. Otherwise, the car clings so tightly to the roadway that it is almost impossible to break it into a skid.
Drift racers point out that if you master the car well, it turns into a formidable weapon for setting records, as did the British racer Simon Da Banke. He managed to continuously skid along the 300-meter ring for more than 2 hours until he ran out of fuel.
Mazda rx
Between 1978 and 2002, Mazda produced the RX model, which enjoyed immense popularity among motorists in the early 2000s.
However, in the 2000s, due to the active actions of competitors, the car gradually lost its former glory, in which the design and location of the power plant played an important role, making it difficult to break the car into a controlled drift.
The rest of the model was and remains amazing both in terms of design and reliability. Even now, Mazda RX fans meet at tournaments, including Ivan Kurbenin, who plays in the RDS series.
Nissan skyline
If you are fond of drifting, then you will agree that not a single competition and not a single film about this sport is complete without the Nissan Skyline.
This car is able to compete even with its older brother - Nisan Silviawhich we mentioned earlier.
During its existence, the car was sold in a huge circulation by the standards of its class, but the most popular version was the model in the back of the R34.
It is cars with such an internal factory index that can still be bought in almost any large city. Its power plant easily "accelerates" to 400-500 liters. with., and even with such power, the car demonstrates phenomenal reliability and endurance.
Ford mustang
The Ford Mustang is not only one of the most popular muscle cars, but also one of the most sought-after drifters.
This car became the only one among all "Americans" to win the gold of the overseas drift series.
The car has excellent looks and powerful motors, but from the point of view of smoothness and handling, everything is not so smooth. That is why, to participate in the Ford Mustang drift, not only the courage of the pilot is required, but also significant technical modifications of the vehicle.
However, if you manage to cope with the car, be sure - you will become a formidable opponent for any "Japanese".
BMW M3
If you are a beginner drifter, then one of the best cars for you will be the BMW M3, and it doesn't matter what year it is.
This model has managed to collect a huge number of titles in almost all competitions in which it took part.
During its existence, BMW, like hundreds of tuning studios, has released so many modifications of power plants and components that the choice is simply dizzy.
One of the most important "chips" of the model is the presence of a self-locking differential, available in almost the most budgetary configurations.
Today, at least two of the TOP-20 best drifters in Russia are driving the BMW M3.
Toyota Supra
Another iconic racing model is Toyota Supra, which has managed to appear in almost all possible competitions. The car owes its popularity to its stylish and dynamic appearance, a huge number of tuning accessories and components, as well as powerful power plants.
The first generation of the sports car was equipped with a motor from the 2000GT model, which for a decade bore the title of the fastest car in Japan.
The latest generation of the model, thanks to the efforts of the tuning studio, boasted a 1000-horsepower engine, as well as excellent handling and ease of getting into a skid.
Even today, 17 years after the release of the last serial Supra, the model is found in almost every 8 participant in the Russian drift series.
Nissan Z-series
Another Japanese "dominator" who has managed to win 5 titles over the past 12 years. The Nissan Z-series was originally conceived as a sports car designed to compete with Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche. Hence the tremendous power and excellent ride quality.
But the car was so fond of drift fans that when designing the next generation of the model, the manufacturer focused on first-class grip while sliding. Thanks to this, the car can be accelerated even when you are driving in a controlled drift.
This means that having bought a Nissan Z-series, the owner will need a minimum amount of modifications to participate in drifting competitions.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Recently, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo has become more and more frequent in world drift competitions. As fans of the model note, this is facilitated by the presence of reinforced welds, the use of ball joints in the suspension system, as well as high-performance engines with a capacity of over 250 "horses".
Add in good looks, ergonomic interior and relatively low cost and you have one of the best cars for the novice drifter.
Conclusion
Drift is one of the most spectacular and original types of motorsport, which is only gaining popularity in our country. If you have attended a drift competition at least once in your life, then you will surely remain a fan of them for life.
