There are many missions, activities, and stunts to play around with when zipping across Forza Horizon 4's lush English locales. From fast Street Races to Barn Finds to intense online battles, this dynamic open-world racer has no shortage of things to do. While fans enjoy the diverse features and events, mastering the art of the drift isn't often high on the list. Given their delicate and wild nature, pulling off lengthy drifts isn't always easy.
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Thankfully, there are several cars whose traits and statistics accommodate this exhilarating feat. Solid handling, torque, and acceleration can all contribute to a ride ideal for coasting through turns and skidding across terrain for an extended time. Whether the goal is conquering pesky Drift Zones or exploiting the drift to pile on skill points, these are some of the best.
Updated January 25, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia: Forza Horizon 4 has winded down in terms of popularity and content, capped off by its recent delisting on digital platforms including Xbox Game Pass. Yet, the game has retrained some traffic thanks to a wealth of post-game content and alluring online gameplay. The latter especially offers fun evergreen content that never seems to get old — like the zombie-themed Infected and Battle Royale epic Eliminator. With gamers returning to the lush locales of Britain for fun skirmishes like those mentioned — or just looking to unlock more goodies, picking a great drifting car is crucial.
About Drift Zones In Forza Horizon 4
Several Drift Zones are scattered around the diverse regions of Great Britain, many of which feature hilly, windy, and/or treacherous roads and paths. Racking up decent skill points while keeping within the usually slim boundaries can be a tricky task, let alone achieving the three-star score each one offers.
Thus, having cars that excel at drifting while maintaining a fairly even keel should be the goal here. These cars usually include lightweight, rear-wheel driving cars with thick tires that can handle rough terrain. Though good handling, braking, as well as launch (to maintain some momentum and speed) are useful too.
18 Nissan 240SX SE (1993)
25,000 CR (Credits) At The Autoshow
Not to be confused with the 1998 variant of this humble car, this Nissan is a particularly great budget car that can take players for a wild ride when off-roading. Being a rather light rear-wheel drive vehicle, the Nissan 240SX can coast and drag around turns and elsewhere.
The affordable sports car has a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter KA24DE engine with just 155 BHP. But while it may sound weak, it proves even-keeled and well-rounded, making it a good option for positioning drivers for optimal drifts. The Nissan is also open to quite a few performance modifications, allowing car enthusiasts to tinker with it to their liking.
17 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
Acquired By Redeeming A Pass At The Horizon Backstage
Players will want to embark on the different activities and challenges that enable access to Horizon Backstage. Not only does that exclusive store have some awesome super and hypercars, but it also has some more modest options like this, which nonetheless prove resourceful and useful in different areas. Of course, drifting is a key field in which this Mustang excels.
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The car's stellar launch and speed attributes allow players to set (and reset) their position for ample drifting, and allow the car to coast about with ease. With a superb balance of performance, this car is very versatile, too — making for a great racing vehicle and a drift machine.
16 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
150,000 CR At The Autoshow
This Chevy classic is touted as being among the "most desirable of any Corvette ever produced," and for good reason. The car has seen many refinements over the years, and boasts quite a bit of race car-capable power under its hood. It has a 7L naturally-aspirated V8 and 435 BHP, for starters.
This coveted car can hit the ground running, with a superior launch ability and admirable speed to boot. The heavy, rear-wheel drive car is great for gaining momentum and skidding through even those more shallow twists and turns. At the same time, it's able to regain its lost speed following those wilder drifts, and repeat the cycle.
15 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
75,000 CR At The Autoshow
Being the sleek, more-than-capable sports car it is, the asking price far below 100,000 CR is well worth it, and makes this Dodge Viper stand out among the growing pack. The car boasts a solid, ergonomic build with a stiffened suspension that makes it ideal for swift racing rife with various turns.
Speed and acceleration — but especially launch — prove stellar for this rear-wheel drive vehicle, giving it a leg up on the competition and yielding many skill points for drifting. Some minor tuning and upgrades can turn this Dodge into even more of the underrated beast it's capable of being.
14 Nissan Silvia K's Aero
25,000 Credits At The Autoshow
It should be fairly telling that the car's official description begins - "if you drift what you drive, this S14 Kouki model is your dream car in the making."
Indeed, this Japanese ride from the '90s is a great, low-cost option to refine and exploit those drifts, costing just 25,000 CR at the Autoshow. While more humble in appearance, the vehicle gets the job done on or off-road, with a solid launch ability and decent speed as well. It's not going to blow one's hair back, but it's a good starter car, particularly for drifting and skill points.
13 Hoonigan Mazda RX-7 FC "Twerkstallion"
50,000 CR At The Autoshow
Powered by a 5.3L turbocharged V8 engine, this 1992 race car enables extended drifts with ease — much like its lengthy name. This ride yields excellent weight distribution and is lightweight; great for coasting on off-road paths. It also comes with particularly solid, thick tires that can handle much that lies in its path.
Essentially, with its uniquely solid and light build, the Mazda RX-7 FC has been designed for drifting — though it also thrives when it comes to sheer speed on the road.
12 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (2019)
255,000 CR At The Autoshow (Requires The Car Pass Pack)
Those who invest in the Car Pass Pack will want to take this sleek and smooth ride for a spin. The ZR1 is pretty much stellar across the board statistically, with acceleration being its only (relative) weak point — a trait that's more secondary when it comes to drifting.
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The car is laced with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine and sports 755 BHP (brake horsepower), making it a beast on the road or off. With rear-wheel drive, a rear wing, and an emphasis on torque, this car yields effective drifts in many scenarios. It can also reach a top speed of 215 mph without much of a sweat, hitting 60 mph in just 3 seconds.
11 BMW M3-GTR (2002)
Horizon Backstage Pass, Forzathon Shop, Or Festival Playlist Reward
This acronym-heavy car from Germany shines as one of the rarest in the game — though drivers who favor drifting will find it worth seeking out. The ride is a potent variant of the more typical M3 GTR race car, laced with racing-focused modifications including a four-liter V8 engine.
This BMW can hit the ground running, allowing players to resituate and bounce back quickly if their drifting gets out of control. Launching and, to a lesser extent, handling is where this car excels, which is a great combination for fast, controlled drifts.
10 Mazda MX-5 Miata (1994)
25,000 CR At The Autoshow
It's not one of the most juiced-up or glamorous cars, but this '94 production car from Japan is a great choice when it comes to Drift Zones. Its speed isn't going to be sky-high, but solid drifting doesn't necessarily require swiftness.
Slower cars like this can benefit from cleaner, more controllable drifts, provided the main goal isn't racking up major skill points. The car's light weight and decent handling will allow for drifting that can be easily managed. It's a great beginner's car for those looking to hone their drift game. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, after all.
9 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
70,000 CR At The Autoshow
This speedy sports sedan excels when it comes to wild, extended drifting. As it happens, the Lotus Carlton had been the fastest sedan in the world since its 1990 debut.
Its launch and speed stats of 7.6 and 7.2 respectively ensure that players can quickly and easily skid around while notching ample skill points. At the same time, its steering and suspension allow for plenty of stability and feedback while whipping around sharp turns.