Best RC Cars for Drifting
Prepare to experience the thrill of drifting with our selection of the finest 1/10 RC drift cars, perfect for both beginners and seasoned pros. Our choice of ready-to-run models or unassembled kits, is a perfect combination of performance and authenticity, promising an unparalleled drifting experience. Elevate your RC drifting adventures with these top picks, each promising an unmatched blend of style, control, and looks. Get ready to slide into the excitement and precision of drifting like never before!
MST RMX 2.5 RTR RWD Drift Car
Experience the pinnacle of RTR drifting with the MST RMX 2.5, a 1/10 RWD Brushless RTR Drift Car that sets the standard for performance and aesthetics. This drift car is a perfect start for beginners as it comes out of the box ready to get sideways. Drift Pros will love the adjustability, refined control, and out of the box brushless performance that this car delivers. The RMX 2.5 is also available in multiple body styles to best suit your driving style.
Yokomo YD-2Z RTR RWD Drift Car
The Yokomo YD-2Z RTR Drift Chassis is an excellent choice for both beginners and intermediate RC enthusiasts. A highly adjustable chassis is paired with a powerful 27-turn brushed motor to deliver both stability and reliable wheel speed. With a huge selection of option parts and accessories, the YD-2Z chassis is a great option to learn, tune, and grow as an RC drifter. With the included NiMH battery and charger, this car boasts up to 20 minutes of drifting right out of the box.
HPI Sport 3 RTR Drift Car
The Sport 3 chassis delivers full time 4WD action making it easy to learn and be successful with RC drifting. HPI takes performance and pairs it with licensed body shells to give you the ultimate "Fun Haver" experience. Powered by a 15-turn brushed motor and paired with a 2000mAh included NiMH battery, this is the best platform for those just starting out!
Reve D RDX Drift Car Kit
For those looking at building their own ultimate drift machine, look no further than the Reve D RDX chassis kit. The RDX aims at giving both entry level and advanced users a highly consistent chassis with unmatched handling characteristics. Building an advanced kit like this gives you the choice of motor, ESC, battery, servo, gyro, radio system, and body styling.
Yokomo MD 2.0 Drift Car Kit
The Yokomo Master Drift 2.0 is packed with features to make it the most "fully loaded" drift car kit in this list! These features are not just for show though, the chassis is designed around a perfect rear weight bias, perfect flex characteristics, and perfect balance for both entry level users and RC drift pros. Like the Reve D, this kit does require assembly and all electronics, however, this kit comes fully decked out with carbon and aluminum option parts included.
Tamiya TT-02D Drift Car Kit
Tamiya hits the list with their amazing 4WD TT-02D drift chassis. Built on the widely popular TT-02 platform, the D version includes drift specific parts to give you an easy, fun to drive drift machine. Available in multiple body styles, each body shell comes clear allowing you to paint anything from mild to wild designs. Only requiring a radio system, servo, battery, charger, and paint, this is an excellent option for those looking to start building their first drift car.
Redcat RDS 2WD RTR Drift Car
Redcat Racing comes in with their RDS RTR Drift Car designed to be an excellent choice for both entry level and advanced drift enthusiasts. With a full carbon fiber chassis, brushless motor, and tuned drift gyro, this kit is ready to hit polished concrete or p-tile surfaces out of the box. The chassis is highly tunable making it easy to adjust settings to your personal driving style or specific track surfaces.
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How to get into RC Drifting
Getting into RC drifting is simple. But, refining your skills is a different story. As with anything, mastering your RC drift car may take a little while, but the process is so rewarding. Learning to drift is easier than ever, with so many radio control manufacturers entering the arena. MST is one of the earliest drift brands to throw their hat in, and boy, have they mastered the RTR drift car—below is our “Learning to Drift” series. Follow along as Brett upgrades his stock MST RMX 2.0 to become a fierce RC drifting machine.
