BMW driving instructor Johan Schwartz will attempt to reset the Guinness World Record for the longest drift in May. Schwartz is hoping to drive sideways for an incredible 64km, which would easily surpass the current record of 11.18km. The drift will be attempted in a BMW M5, which is powered […]
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Video: Nissan 180SX with 1JZ power, Ken Block style
If you love Ken Block videos, cool well-shot photography, and you love seeing cars driven to their limits, you’ll love this video by NetworkA that has just surfaced on YouTube. Piloted by pro Formula Drift driver Ryan Tuerck, the video goes for no-fuss, no-music, no-talking theme, leaving everything up to […]
Speedhunters Toyota 86 drift car shows off 600kW 2JZ power
Here at PerformanceDrive we love aftermarket tuning, especially crazy engine conversions. This Toyota 86 built by enthusiast website Speedhunters has to take the cake as one of the most wanted dream builds of this year. The team recently completed the project, giving it a big dose of 600kW, vast body […]
Video: 9-year-old drifting BMW E30 – the youngest drifter in the world?
You’ve probably heard the expression ‘you’re never too old to start’. Well, ‘you’re never too young’ has obviously rubbed off on this 9-year-old, BMW E30 drift master. He is quite possibly the youngest drifter in the world. Barely old/strong enough to change the spare wheels on the BMW E30 racer, […]
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car revealed
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) have revealed their new 2013 Hyundai Genesis 600hp drift car which will compete in the 2012 Formula Drift series. The new drift car is based on the facelifted Genesis Coupe, featuring various revisions to suit serious drift work. Under the bonnet sits a race-prepared […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 with 5.0-litre V8 conversion from IS F
For the BRZ/GT 86 fans who feel the new coupe is down on power, perhaps this is something more like it. It’s a Toyota GT 86 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine conversion. It was set up by Japanese drift expert Max Orido, and it will be used purely for drift […]
Quimera Responsible Racing to launch All Electric Drift Car (AEDC)
When we think of electric vehicles, we usually think of technology designed purely to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Quimera Responsible Racing is set to change that though with its All Electric Drift Car (AEDC). Yes, that’s right, an all-electric vehicle designed specifically for drifting and competition. Quimera Responsible Racing […]
Video: 125cc mobility scooter drifts at 51mph (80km/h) on snow
Whatever your idea of fun is, we’re guessing this could top it. It’s the world-record breaking two-stroke 125cc mobility scooter having some fun on an empty snow field. Colin Furze from the UK cracked the world record in October 2010, hitting a maximum speed of 113km/h (70mph). At the time […]