10 Best RC Drift Cars

You might be asking yourself: Just which remote-controlled car will give me that coveted bold and fun drifting action?

The uncomfortable truth is, not all RC cars are capable of that. And not many of you know of the few that can.

Guess what! I've found the 10 best drift RC cars and added a keen guide that you’ll find so useful in narrowing down your selection to the one that meets your needs, wants, and expectations.

Let's dig in!

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Best Choice	Redcat Racing EPX - The Fastest RC Drift Car Realistic drift car body Hard drift tires Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
Also Great	Redcat Racing Lightning EPX PRO RC Car Run time: 30-40 min Speed: 35-40 mph Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
Cheapest	Liberty Imports BMW i8 Authentic Body Styling Speed: 6 mph 3 AA Batteries (not included) Check Price	Check Price
	Redcat Racing Lightning STK Electric Car Detailed Stock Car body Speed: 20-45 mph Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
	Exceed MadSpeed Drift King Brushless Edition Low center of gravity design Speed: 5-10 mph Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
DIY	LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS LEGO construction set 2,700 pieces Age: 16+ Check Price	Check Price
	Excursion Toys Racing Drift Car For Adults & Kids (есть RC Car for Adults, 1/10 2.4G RC Vehicle with LED Headlight Racing Off Road Truck) Run time: 20 min Speed: 40 mph Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
	GPTOYS High-Speed Remote Control Drift Car Run time: 20-30 min Exclusive tires designed for drifting Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price
	ElevenY RC Car for GTR/Lexus - Off-Road 4WD Drift Racing Car Run time: 10-20 min Exquisite and Durable Design Battery and Charger included Check Price	Check Price

Pros

• The high-performance drift tires and the powerful brushed motor work in combination to make the drifting action around corners a breeze
• With a forward and backward ESC, you can easily retreat from trouble and go on with your race
• With waterproof electronics, you can go ahead and have fun, regardless of the weather
• Has a lightweight chassis made of aluminum, making the car light enough to take sharp turns easily and recover relatively fast during action
• Fully compatible with aftermarket parts and can be modified into a lethal speedster, which should be a welcome addition, given that you may want to take things a notch higher at some point.
• Comes fully assembled and ready to burst into action

Cons

• The charger takes a bit longer to load up the battery. But with $15-$20, you can fetch a better alternative.

Redcat Racing Lightning EPX PRO RC Car

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Style and performance define the Redcat EPX pro. And as the name suggests, you are in for some pro-level action, the kind with striking similarities to Ken Block’s drifts.

Then there are the lovely bold colors that envelop a carefully designed body. Add to that its tolerance for severe action and you have a determined beauty that you or your young ones will really enjoy to race.

Redcat EPX Pro is a great starter RC car. Beginners who’d love to be exceptionally good at drifting have a chance to achieve their dream real quick with this speedster.

Top Features

• Front and rear differentials
• Tunable oil-filled shocks
• Independent tunable suspensions
• Adjustable ride height, and toe and camber angle
• Stylish body with molded parts
• A 300KV 3652 brushless electric motor
• Powered by a 7.4v 3500mAh 15C LiPO rechargeable battery
• 4GHz radio system
• Waterproof electronics

Pros

• Comes with soft rubber tires, but the kind that drifts so well on a variety of surfaces
• Has a 60A brushless ESC pared with a powerful 300KV brushless motor to make it super quick
• Tunable suspensions and shocks combined with a body that incorporates race car aerodynamics enable the car to stay stable and grounded, even at high speeds
• Lots of tunable parts and room for modification make it a favorite for those who might want to go the extra mile
• The car can go forward or reverse quickly, a feature that’s helpful when you are in trouble yet determined to win the race on a high
• Comes assembled and ready to blast to the destination you give it

Cons

• It’s very low to the ground making it not so fun to drive on uneven or rocky terrains

Liberty Imports BMW i8

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Wow, bystanders and overwhelm your fellow racers not just with top speeds but also with a one-of-a-kind RC car molded like its cherished senior, the BMW i8.

In fact, this little champ has been licensed by BMW, which adds to its credibility.

A creative exterior complete with pro-race-car details makes it a showstopper. What’s more, it’s packed with technology that enables it to drive forward and reverse, left or right, and even stop when you want it to.

If you are on a budget and looking for an RC drift car that will get you the best bang for your hard-earned money, look no further than the Liberty Imports BMW i8 Concept RC Sports Car.

Handle like a champ!

Top Features

• Custom BMW tires
• Unique body style
• Gaming-pad style controller
• 4GHz radio frequency with a range of up to 40m
• Reaches top speeds of 8-10kmph
• Made of ABS safe plastic
• Independent suspensions
• Requires 3 x AA batteries

Pros

• Has a sporty look and style that mimics the real BMW i8, making it an attraction and head-turner
• Made with an all-independent suspension system completed with rubber grip tires that enable it to race on different terrains without its performance taking a hit
• Being small in size makes it a perfect fit for indoor use
• It’s so easy to operate and feels like a real-life video game, complete with a gaming-pad style controller
• Enjoys full function where you can drive in multiple directions and stop as you wish
• Totally safe for younger kids as it’s made of ABS safe plastic

Cons

• Has a slightly huge antenna that can be comfortable for some kids
• Can’t go over rugged and bumpy terrains

Redcat Racing Lightning STK Electric Car

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Looking to explode that track with stock car racing action? Now is your moment. Redcat STK is an imitation of a stylish full-size stock car.

Think of the thrilling action that awaits when you gather your fellow racers to have a toe-to-toe stock car race.

Must be exciting, right? Even better, you could turn those race wars into a series.

Here’s the RC Drift car that’s super quick, feature-rich, and pretty easy to control yet so well-priced, making it among the best bargains on this list.

Top Features

• Independent tunable suspensions
• Tunable oil-filled shocks with selectable shock positions
• Tunable front and rear gear differentials
• Adjustable ride height, chassis clearance, and toe and camber angle
• Well-styled and detailed body
• Uses the 19T RC550 brushed electric motor
• 4GHz radio system
• Uses a 7.2v 2000mAh NiMH rechargeable battery
• Performance road tires
• Waterproof electronics

Pros

• Has a universal frame with so many adjustable and tunable components, leaving you with the freedom to tune it to your most preferred set up or style
• The tunable suspensions and shocks majorly contribute to the car’s ability to tolerate punishing terrains and encounters without harming its components
• The huge selection of performance parts on this car makes it surprisingly quick and capable of defying notions
• With the reverse and forward ESC, you have the chance to quickly pull back from punishing encounters and spring back into action
• On-road racing tires combined with waterproof electronics will enable you to fully explore the different sides of your chosen terrain

Cons

• You may want to replace the wheels and battery so as to get the most out of it

Exceed MadSpeed Drift King Brushless Edition

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No RC car would easily match the smooth drifts Exceed MadSpeed is capable of.

Thanks to the sway bars, well thought out weight ratio, and a long list of features that contribute to its Stellar performance.

In the Exceed MadSpeed Drift King, you have one of the best and most reliable drifting RC cars that don’t cost an arm and a leg.

Top Features

• Uses the 300KV brushless motor
• Unique styling complete with carefully molded details
• Oil-filled shocks
• Independent suspensions
• Has a top speed of 30mph
• 3KG steering servo
• Easy-accessible front and rear ball differentials
• Foam bumper
• 4Ghz radio system
• Runs on Gens Ace 7.2v Ni-MH 2000mAh batteries

Pros

• The high performance drifting tires combined with a low center of gravity give it winning traction, better handling, and unmatched stability when drifting at high speeds
• Features a higher KV brushless motor complete with a 35A brushless ESC, both providing the RPMs and torque needed for explosive drifting action
• The bold and stylish look is a perfect complement to the detailed side mirrors, shiny high-performance wheels, rear wing, and exhaust. All these aesthetics make it a head-turner.
• Addition of the foam bumper means your RC car will be well protected during severe drift actions
• Comes fully assembled and ready to hit the streets
• Can be upgraded or customized to your liking, plus it’s so easy to switch out the parts

Cons

• Extreme drifting action could disassemble the car
• You may want to upgrade the battery to one with about 5000mAh in order to have a fulfilling experience

LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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Any car fanatic will admit it. This is the most shockingly realistic imitation of an iconic supercar!

2.704 pieces gather to form a 1:8 scale model made with the help of Porsche AG. But that’s not all.

Fans of all ages have a chance to build and experience over-the-top performance features packed into this RC car, from the double-clutch transmission with paddle shifters to the six-cylinder boxer engine complete with moving pistons.

Lego clearly pulled out all the stops for this set. And as if that’s enough, they are still making new pieces for it.

Overall, this set promises an interesting experience no car fantastic would want to miss out on.

Top Features

• Brick-based six-cylinder boxer engine with moving pistons
• Double-clutch transmission
• A custom-made steering wheel featuring paddle shifters
• Highly detailed bodywork rounded off with low profile tires, brake calipers, a cockpit with racing seats, an opening door, and a lid for the hood and rear part
• Orange bodywork packed with carefully designed features and advanced functions

Pros

• Lets you get as creative as you want with the LEGO construction set
• Additional features, like the fully-functional glove box with a laser-printed serial number inside add to the beauty and complexity of this RC car
• Comes with a complete set of LEGO construction parts and a comprehensive building instruction that ensure you have a smooth, immersive, and fun building experience
• If you’d love to immerse yourself in the history of this car to see how it has come of age, LEGO has a full-color collector’s book in this package to bring you up to speed
• Red suspension springs coupled with authentic rims and custom-built low profile tires complete the sporty look that makes this car an attraction
• The amount of concentration and attention to detail required to build this set is exactly what you need to enhance you or youngster’s manual dexterity

Cons

• Might be difficult to put together if you’ve never interacted with a technic set before

Excursion Toys Racing Drift Car For Adults & Kids

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Fellow speed addicts here’s yet another less known speedster built for high performance. It’s so affordable but still maintains the spirit of a race track champ.

What makes it a favorite among curious car fanatics is the advanced remote control technology it boasts of. It guarantees quality drifts and easier control of the vehicle.

Such a lower price for everything this car is able to offer makes it a great bargain. Also, with full four-direction control and top speed, you have the right car for mad drifting action.

Top Features

• Made of metal and plastic
• Has a top speed of 70km/h
• Powered by 7.4V 1200mAh lithium-ion batteries
• 4 GHz radiofrequency with a maximum range of 120 meters
• One button acceleration. Plus, full four-direction control.

Pros

• Gold-colored wheels with deep tire lines and solid grip enable the car to take on a variety of terrains
• Features a PVC car shell that protects the inner parts from damage during collisions, jumps, or rough rides
• Can accelerate at blistering speeds not easily seen in other RC drift cars and take easy turns in multiple directions
• Beautifully designed with a bit of ground clearance and strong-grip tires that enable it to drift perfectly on less smooth surfaces

Cons

• Still relatively new into the game so spare parts could be difficult to find

GPTOYS High-Speed Remote Control Drift Car

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Picture yourself making a toy RC car drift and slide, like a pro would, then initiating stunt drifting and maneuvering sharp and circular turns without breaking a sweat.

I’d love that. Would you? Here’s something else you might like about this car:

The GPTOYS High Drift Car Pure is pure fun to race and performs exactly as advertised.

Smash it into a wall at high speed or make it jump, this car will take all that abuse and still rise up to complete the next mission.

If you’d love to teach your kids the intricacies of racing and hobby grade RC cars, this car will lay a solid foundation for you to build on.

This drift car is a perfect fit for beginners.

Plus, it’s quite quick, easy to drift, and lots of fun to race around with.

Watch it in action in the video below:

Top Features

• Has a top speed of 18km/h
• 4 GHz radiofrequency with about 60-80 meters range
• Independent suspensions springs
• Powered by a 7.4V 400mAh rechargeable battery
• Wear-resistant tires with solid grips
• Foam reinforced bumpers for added protection

Pros

• It’s capable of achieving 360-degree rotation on smooth surfaces at fast speeds and can complete u-shaped or circular turns before you even blink twice
• The four independent suspensions springs protect the inner components and enhance stability when drifting or racing at blistering speeds
• Comes enveloped in bright and bold colors completed by a shark body design to make it a beauty but with beastly tendencies that both children and adults can relish
• Made with a metallic chassis that’s strong enough to withstand tough encounters and terrains as you race
• Compact and lightweight so as to achieve peak performance when drifting at high speeds

Cons

• You’ll need to purchase aftermarket batteries so as to have more playtime, especially if you are drifting outside

ElevenY RC Car for GTR/Lexus - Off-Road 4WD Drift Racing Car

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Even with less than $100, you still have a chance to enjoy a capable drift car with promising capabilities. Meet the ElevenY RC Car, a less known speedster yet so well-equipped to leave your competitors in the dust.

What’s more, the car boasts a stylish look with a sleek finish that completes its wild aesthetics. Right out of the box, this car will spring into action and leave you super awed.

Now, if you are searching for an affordable fun holiday gift to impress your young teen with, the ElevenY would be a great drift RC car to consider.

Top Features

• Clocks up a top speed of 25 km/h
• 4 GHz radiofrequency with a range of about 15 meters
• Runs on 7.4V 800 mAh rechargeable battery
• Shock suspension system
• Constructed with non-toxic plastic
• Spots a creatively-designed sporty look

Pros

• Responds fast to controls, making it a breeze to make those u-shaped and circular turns in time. Even better, you can make precise left or right turns and enjoy super quick forward or backward action.
• Safe for younger ones as it’s made out of safe non-toxic plastic with rounded edges that pose no harm to your adventurous kid
• So simple to operate, especially for the young ones, thanks to the two-joystick remote control
• Flexible rubber tires aided by a shock suspension system enable the racer to subject the car to extreme drifting action, both indoors and outdoors.

Cons

• The body may not be able to withstand strong encounters with hard surfaces

TTShonf Racing Drift Car

TTShonf combined beauty and performance to come up with a stylish racing drift car for your high-speed drifting action. Trust this little racer to handle well and pull stunts that defy norms.

This Drift Car has redefined simplicity in RC racing without compromising the true spirit of a speedster.

It’s affordable and a great option to usher your little ones into drifts and action-packed racing.

Also, I've come up with the complete list of the Best RC cars for children at any age.

Top Features

• Uses a 6V 400mAh battery
• 4GHz radio frequency with a control distance of 40-50m
• Colorful exterior rich in detail and completed by sleek rims and shiny tires
• Full four-direction drift cars radio control
• Endearing headlights that glow with when the car springs into forwarding motion

Pros

• Can move in just about any direction and maneuver around corners with skill and care, thanks to the full function radio control
• It’s miniature in size, making it the ultimate racer for tight spaces or indoor racing
• Comes bearing a jazzy look and carefully designed exterior parts that boost its appeal to both adults and kids, and even the crowds
• Made with ABS safe plastic making it friendly and ideal for younger kids
• Has a pistol-grip style controller that’s responsive and easy to operate, even for beginners

Cons

• The chassis closeness to the ground limits its action to smooth even surfaces only

What To Consider Before Buying The Best Drift Car

Guess what’s worse than buying a pathetic drift car? It’s realizing later on that you could have easily avoided the shame and disappointment by simply taking into consideration a few things.

Just let you know, that here is we've made the complete RC car driving guide with lots of tips and tips (drifting is including).

Well, you have a chance to avoid that. Here are the most important aspects you’ll want to pay extra attention to:

Terrain Capabilities

In most cases, you’ll run into two types of RC drift cars: the off-road and on-road type.

Now, if you’d love to make your drifting action beyond smooth and even surfaces, your best bet to a thrilling experience is the off-road car or one with both capabilities.

On-road vehicles, on the other hand, perform exceptionally well on smooth flat surfaces.

The Car Size Matters

As you’ve probably noticed, these RC cars are available in different sizes, basically classified as a scale. It represents how many times the car is smaller than the real vehicle it mimics.

The bigger the size, the higher the maintenance expenses and operational costs, and vice versa.

What’s The Speed Level?

Speed matters a lot in racing and drifting. Higher speeds will definitely intensify your moves and stunts, thus making the activity itself more fun and satisfying.

So you’ll want a car with decent speed. Nitro RC drifting cars lead on this front. Even better, go for one whose speed can be upgraded.

How Long Can The Battery Last?

Don’t we all want an RC car with long battery life? I do. And I noted that high-voltage NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) and LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries do a great job. Other than lasting longer, they are durable and more reliable.

Of course, there are other varieties out there with equally great capabilities, but these two are the most recommended.

Don’t forget to check the charge time. If it’s longer than usual, say 4-8 hours, consider getting a better alternative from shops so as to enjoy your drifts.

Motor Type

You’ll encounter two types: the brushed and brushless versions. The majority of racers utilize brushed motors. They are the eldest and most folks consider them the best.

However, the brushless drift RC cars tend to be a lot cheaper, faster, easily accessible, and more durable.

Each has its own special power rating. For brushless, it’s the KVs. Now, a higher KV means more revolutions per minute. And a lower KV implies more torque.

Brushed motors used ‘T’s. When this value is lower, say 5T, the better the motor, and vice versa.

Here’s a video to help you learn more about these two motors:

Are The Parts Easily Accessible?

Since you’ll be drifting, that makes your RC car more vulnerable to damage, not to mention you’ll be burning through those rubber tires, thus creating a need for extra sets sooner than you think.

So, make sure the replacements are easy to obtain and readily available.

Final Thoughts

Clearly, there’s a lot involved in finding the best RC drift car. I hope you’ve gathered enough information from the guide and reviews to make the right decision.

Remember, drifting is only fun and thrilling when you have a drift car to match the demands of the game.

You’ve probably already singled out the super-fast RC cars with superior drifting capabilities. Style and design matter too and in our list, there are options that fit this want.

Not forgetting to mention functionality, an aspect that has everything to do with practicality.

So, it’s up to you to narrow down your selection to what meets most of your needs, wants, and expectations, and trust me, you won’t lack a perfect fit.