[Top 10] Best Drift Cars In GTA Online That Are Great

GTA Online Best Drift Cars
Updated:
08 May 2023
There is a huge collection of cars available in GTA Online. Each of them has its own characteristics and is good for different things. Drifting is a special attribute not all cars can possess. So, to help you with that, here are 10 of the best cars for drifting in the game!

10 . Karin Futo

With a low price, the Karin Futo is one of the best cars you can buy in the game specifically for drifting. IT has easy handling which makes it easier to drift. And if you want it to be more smooth in that respect, you can install upgrades too although it doesn’t require them that much. if you’re just starting out, this is a good choice.

What makes it great:

  • Easy to drift
  • Doesn’t need many upgrades 
  • Perfect for beginners

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Futo

9 . Vapid Imperator

The Imperator is good for a lot of reasons. It has excellent acceleration in its stock form and even when upgraded. While it does cost a lot when buying from the Arena War website, it is definitely worth it if you want to master drifting and car control altogether. But beware, it’s not for the faint-hearted.

What makes it great:

  • Excellent acceleration due to the V8 engine
  • Has smooth handling when upgraded
  • Requires really smooth control

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Apocalypse_Imperator

8 . Vulcar Nebula Turbo

The Nebula Turbo from Vulcar is similar to the Futo in many ways. Like the Futo, it is made for beginners to start out in the art of drifting. While it excels in speed drifting, it is not that good in high-speed ones due to instability at those speeds. It’s more of a starting point for beginners in the sense.

What makes it great:

  • Similar to the Futo in many ways
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Useful for low-speed drifting

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Nebula_Turbo

7 . Schyster Fusilade

The Schyster Fusialde is one of the more expensive cars on the list and rightly so. The massive power it has under the hood provides excellent acceleration and handling in its class. If you’re a player who just started out in drifting but is not highly skilled yet, this is one of the cars you should look into buying. It is lightweight and definitely has a great effect on player ability.

What makes it great:

  • Great acceleration and handling
  • Perfect for players who are used to drifting although not highly skilled
  • Very lightweight

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Fusilade

6 . Declasse Drift Yosemite

The Declasse Drift Yosemite is a great muscle car you definitely should check out. The raw American power present in it produces amazing acceleration with a great top speed. It’s useful for mainly low-speed drifting but when upgraded does a stellar job at high speed too. 

What makes it great:

  • Useful for both low-speed drifting
  • Similar to the Futo and Nebula Turbo
  • Also does well at high speed

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Drift_Yosemite

5 . Willard Faction

The Willard Faction is one of the classic American muscle cars in the game. As such, the power under the hood is something one should look out for. The huge amount of power it possesses is great for high-speed drifting mostly. The heavier body also helps out in doing longer drifts. And when it’s upgraded it does even more wonders!

What makes it great:

  • Has great power
  • Useful for extreme drifting when upgraded
  • Good handling and acceleration

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Faction

4 . Annis Elegy Retro Custom

The Annis Elegy Retro custom is definitely a beauty, to say the least. It’s based on the Nissan R33 and R34 so you know you’ll have a monster in your hands when you modify it at Benny’s. This car was made for drifting as it has great tire grip and handling. On top of that, it has great acceleration and top speed good for both low and high-speed drifting.

What makes it great:

  • Based on the Nissan R33 and R34 models
  • Has great tire grip for drifting
  • Great acceleration and top speed

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Elegy_Retro_Custom

3 . Dewbauchee Rapid GT

The Rapid GT is a great car for drifting if you’re willing to spend a good amount of cash. It has a great balanced structure and handling which makes it stable. While it does excel at high speeds it becomes stable which itself is a double-edged sword. But if you’re already skilled at drifting, you can definitely choose to buy it.  

What makes it great:

  • Good acceleration
  • Unstable which makes drifting a bit easier
  • Recommended for low-speed drifting

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Rapid_GT

2 . Bravado Banshee 900R

The Banshee 900R is one of the most popular choices for GTA Online players who specifically excel in drifting. It doesn’t cost much to upgrade to it that much when you know the package that you’re getting. It has great acceleration and power to make sure the sliding is as smooth as possible. But what’s great is it has stability in both low and high-speed drifting which makes it a great choice.
What makes it great:

  • The upgraded variant of the Banshee
  • Extremely good for drifting
  • Has stability in low and high speed
  • Great power

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Banshee_900R

1 . Buffalo STX

The Buffalo STX is a beast in simple terms. The sheer power and acceleration it has made it one of, if not, the best in the muscle car class in the game. It helps in drifting with precision which is definitely needed at high-speed ones. On top of that, it has great top speed and a lightweight structure which makes it even more awesome.

What makes it great:

  • One of the best in the muscle car class
  • Great power and acceleration
  • Great for high-speed drifting

Details: https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Buffalo_STX

So, there you have it. Now, get set, buy these cars, go to Benny’s to upgrade, and get out and drift through the streets and highways of Los Santos and Blaine County to show who’s boss. Good Luck!

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