These Are The 10 Greatest Japanese Drift Cars

These Are The Top 10 Drift Cars From Japan

Nissan S-Chassis

Nissan's S-chassis is one of the best cars to start a professional drifting career because it can be used to drift even without any modifications. Top-spec S-chassis models get the SR20DET engine, a 40 horsepower RB engine with two fewer cylinders but a very strong build to handle more than twice the power without blowing up.

Toyota Chaser JZX100

The long wheelbase allows the Chaser to remain stable during the drifting action, especially when moving from one direction to the other. The engine can produce 500 horsepower, providing you with the necessary force to manage your drift while also allowing you to regulate because of the manoeuvrability of the vehicle.

Mazda RX-7

The ability of rotary engines to produce a lot of power from a small displacement distinguishes them from the traditional piston-type engines. The horsepower produced by the rotary engine by just a small displacement will help you get the best drift out of your car.

Toyota Corolla AE86

The AE86 is a fantastic drift car, but you need to spend some time perfecting the drift on this car. You don't have to be a professional, but the AE86 lacks power, so you need to ensure that your drift doesn't break, and the momentum so generated will keep the car in place while the drift is being performed. If you practise hard enough, you can get a perfect drift out of the car.

Nissan Cefiro

The Nissan Cefiro A31 is Nissan's response to the Toyota Chaser. The turbocharged 2 litre engine makes it a drifter's choice. Although the car failed in sales, it can be very well used for drifting, and if you want to use the car, it will be an ideal candidate to perform your stunts.

Toyota Soarer JZZ30 / Lexus SC300

Toyota's advantage is that its engines are platform-agnostic. Meanwhile, despite being a coupe, the Toyota Soarer JZZ30 has a great potential for drifting because of its 1JZ engine.

Mazda RX-8

When the Mazda RX-8 was first released, it was a huge disappointment compared to the RX-7. It lost power, became heavier, and used a lot of oil in its engine. One of the RX-8's strengths, however, was that the manufacturer retained many of the things required to perform the drifting action. 

Toyota Supra

As the most successful Formula Drift driver can attest, the Toyota Supra is a proven performer when it comes to drifting. Even professionals like Fredric Aasbo have extensively used the Supra as their vehicle of choice in their Formula D careers.

Nissan 350/370Z

While the 370Z is a fantastic car, its success has been overshadowed by the GT-R supercar. In any case, the Nissan Z was Chris Forsberg's weapon of choice when he became a three-time Formula Drift champion.

Toyota 86

Last but not least, is the Toyota 86. As we mentioned earlier, the AE86 was a fantastic driver's car, and the new 86 had to live up to that standard. It did, however, live up to expectations, becoming one of this generation's purest handling sports cars.