Drifting – refers to the elements of extreme driving. It is a controlled skid. It is also one of the most colorful, spectacular types of competitions in the world of motorsports. To perform such tricks from the driver requires special skills and a special car, since not every car has the appropriate characteristics. In this article, we will tell you how to choose a suitable car and give a list of such cars, which includes the best BMWs for drifting.
What kind of machines are used for rifting
There are certain characteristics without which controlled skidding is impossible. The mandatory requirements for the car in question are:
- Rear-wheel drive. It gives the driver better control over the rear wheels, allowing for more efficient and precise skidding.
- A sport suspension designed for extreme driving. This suspension provides stability, stability and controllability of the vehicle during drifting.
- Effective braking system that allows you to control sliding.
- High performance motor with high torque and high power.
- Lightness of the car. Lightweight cars are more controllable during skidding.
- Special tires. They are expensive, but they have the necessary characteristics for drifting – excellent grip with asphalt, less susceptibility to abrasion.
- Low ground clearance. Such cars are more stable.
- Differential lock is a system that locks the anti-skid mechanism.
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Now let’s move directly to the models suitable for performing extreme, spectacular skids.
Top of the best cars for drifting BMW brand
Among the best autos for drifting are the reliable and tough BMW cars:
- BMW M2.
- BMW M3.
- BMW M4.
- BMW M5.
BMW M2
The BMW M2 two-door, five-seat coupe was released in 2015. When it comes to choosing a car for drifting, looks are of secondary importance. In the case of the M2, it is important because visually you can’t tell that the car has a very tough character and is capable of extreme stunts. Professionals know, for example, that the car has a special chassis design, with adjustable aluminum suspension, electrically controlled differential, working in tandem with electronic stabilization system, capable of adjusting the level of locking from 0 to 100%. In addition, engineers have worked hard to reduce the weight of the body, which increased the car’s handling during drifting.
The BMW M2 is equipped with a gasoline engine Fiat 500 TwinPower Turbo with 370 hp and 465 Nm of torque. With such engine and 6-speed MKPP, the car, as a hurricane comes off the ground and accelerates to a hundred in 4.5 seconds, and with a robotized box even faster – just 4.3 seconds. With such engine characteristics, the fuel consumption is surprising – only 8.5 liters per 100 km.
BMW M3
The sporty version of the BMW 3 Series has been produced since 1986. The main differences of the car from its standard version are a very powerful engine (depending on the year of release and equipment, the power can reach 510 hp with a torque of 650 Nm), improved suspension, hardy M-brakes with two modes of adjustment, reduced ground clearance. Everything you need for effective drifting.
Even in the minimum configuration of the model there is a self-locking differential, which evenly distributes power to the wheels and prevents slippage, thus preventing, thus, losing traction of the wheels with the asphalt.
By all parameters, the BMW M3 is an ideal car for drifting, not to mention the fact that it looks amazing, equipped with progressive sports technologies, mega-comfortable adjustable seats and ergonomic control unit.
BMW M4
M4 is the most powerful modification of the BMW 4 Series. The coupe belongs to the “G1” class, produced since 2014. The set of characteristics useful for drifting is 100%: rear-wheel drive, equipped with powerful motors (from 430 to 500 hp) with increased torque (550-600 Nm), reduced body weight due to the use of aluminum and carbon fiber, active rear differential, disabling the stabilization system, productive and durable brakes.
In addition to excellent technical equipment BMW M4 has many other advantages – stylish memorable design, sports seats, multirole, modern multimedia system iDrive, exclusive trim. The most stringent standards were observed when equipping the safety systems. As a result, the M4 received DSC with numerous subsystems, including MDM (Dynamic Mode), which allows the car to go into a controlled skid, front and side airbags, inflatable curtains, ISOFIX child seat attachment system, numerous driver assistance systems.
BMW M5
M5 is a sporty version of the executive sedan BMW 5. The car has been produced since 1985. In modern modifications, especially in the fifth and sixth generation, the car has become one of the most reliable and technological cars of its class. But for drifting it is the fifth generation, which is produced with rear-wheel drive, that is ideal. It is equipped with a 4.4-liter gasoline engine, 560 hp with a torque of 660 Nm. In the basic configuration has a system of regenerative braking, “Start-Stop”, active rear differential, stability control system.
The BMW M5 is not only suitable for drifting. It is very comfortable, thanks to its good interior equipment (entertainment system, climate control, spacious interior, comfortable seats with memory function and electric heating, multi steering wheel, navigation system, etc.), safe, reliable and robust. Ideal for both extreme driving and long journeys.
