Remote-Controlled Drift Cars

If you enjoy the thrills of motor racing and action movies you’ll be familiar with drifting - intentionally sliding a car sideways to navigate corners. It can appear as if the driver has lost control and that a crash or roll is imminent, but drifting takes incredible skill. It’s not just about speed and taking risks - drifting is a combination of precision, control, balance and style.

RC drift cars allow us to enjoy the thrills of this extreme driving experience without years of practice! They replicate the motion by allowing controlled oversteer and as the rear wheels lose traction a graceful slide results.

• Customisability. Professional drifters require highly customisable cars. Of course, this takes teams of engineers and huge budgets! They need to adjust suspensions, steering, and power to match different circuits and conditions. RC drift cars aren’t as complex, but the best do offer some options to adapt performance

• Power and control. These are the keys to drifting and arguably all motor racing. The two elements must be blanched perfectly to achieve that smooth sideways motion, so RC cars must offer precision handling and fine-tuned power.

• Realistic appearance. Drifting cars stand out from the crowd with their bright colours and eye-catching details, and the same is offered by the best RC drift cars. Cheaper models can look like children’s toys, so paying a little more is worth the investment

• Replaceable parts. Crashes are inevitable in such an extreme version of RC car racing, so look for models where repairs are simple and replacement parts are available.

RC Drift Cars at Voltage Models

At Voltage Models, we offer several options if you’re interested in getting into RC model drifting. The FTX Banzai is one of the most popular models and it’s perfect as an entry-level vehicle for less experienced model makers.

The FTX Banzai is almost entirely assembled out of the box and has a 4WD shaft-driven construction with front and rear metal-geared differentials. It’s based on the hugely popular FTX Vantage and Carnage platform and features include adjustable suspension turnbuckles for tuning and a centre drive slipper to protect the gearbox.

The Tamiya R34 Gt-R Z-Tune is another great model to consider if you want to experience Vin Diesel-like drifting!  With a formidable 500-horsepower sports-tuned engine, the body of the Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune is faithfully recreated in this drift spec RC model.

The build quality and attention to detail are what you’d expect from Tamiya - Super Driftech tyres, CVA oil dampers and full ball bearings. The model includes LEDs to recreate the lights and features like this make the model stand out 

The best RC drift cars are more than just toys—they’re hobby-grade vehicles with replaceable parts and lifelike details, perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts!