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List of the best drift cars in the game

By .wav

Here is a list of the best drift cars in Need For Speed - Heat. I will probably add more cars as time goes on.

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Languages: English

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Mazda RX-7 Spirit R '02

Corvette Z06 '13

Nissan 350Z '08

Nissan Fairlady 240ZG '71

Volvo 242DL '75

Dodge Charger '69

Subaru BRZ Premium '14

Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero '02

Summary

Comments

Basics

Firstly, I wanna say that for drifting, manual is better. Automatic is possible, but with a manual gearbox you can get more out of your car. Keep that in mind.

This is only what has worked for me, I've personally tested all of them out at least a little bit. They all work for me, so don't come at me if it does not work for you... Most of them are pretty much the same, since a lot use the same parts.
BTW Nitrous doesn't matter, it's only for getting speed on straights.

Alright enjoy!

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R '02

Best setup for automatic:

Engine: 562HP 3.8L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual Turbo

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Elite

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual:

Engine: 562HP 3.8L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Screw Supercharger

Live tuning: Max steering, Minimum downforce

NOS: No NOS really needed, but the 5X4LB NOS is the best pick for alot of cars.

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Sport

Tires: Elite Speedcross

Clutch: Super

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: your preference

Corvette Z06 '13

Best build for automatic:

Engine: 730HP 3.8L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Elite

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: Max steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual

Engine: 545HP 5.0L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Roots

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Pro

Tires: Elite Speedcross

Clutch: Super

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Super Speedcross

Live tuning: your preference

Nissan 350Z '08

Best build for automatic:

Engine: 523HP Forged 3.5L V6

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Elite

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual

Engine: 523HP Forged 3.5L V6

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Roots

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Sport

Clutch: Pro

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Super Speedcross

Live tuning: Your preference

Nissan Fairlady 240ZG '71

Best build for automatic:

Engine: 308HP 3.6L V6

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Elite

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual

Engine: 308HP 3.6L V6

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Roots

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Sport

Tires: Elite Speedcross

Clutch: Pro

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Super Speedcross

Live tuning: your preference

Volvo 242DL '75

Best build for automatic:

Engine: 562HP 3.8L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Elite

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Pro Drift

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual

Engine: 562HP 3.8L V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Screw

NOS: 5X3LB

Suspension: Super Speedcross

Brakes: Sport

Tires: Elite Speedcross

Clutch: Sport

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Super speedcross

Live tuning: your preference

Dodge Charger '69

Best build for automatic:

Engine: 1,532 hp Forged 5.0l V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Turbocharger, or Roots Supercharger (either one works)

NOS: 5X3LB doesnt matter

Suspension: Super Showcase

Brakes: Pro

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 4 Speed

Differential: Super Showcase

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Best setup for manual

Engine: 1,532 hp Forged 5.0l V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Turbocharger

NOS: 5X3LB doesnt matter

Suspension: Super Showcase

Brakes: Pro

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Sport

Gearbox: 4 Speed

Differential: Super Speedcross

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Subaru BRZ Premium '14

This time you can use the build with both manual and automatic:

Engine: 577HP 4.0l V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Dual

NOS: 5X3LB doesn't matter

Suspension: Pro Showcase

Brakes: Pro

Tires: Elite Drag

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 7 Speed

Differential: Super Showcase

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Also: MAKE SURE YOU USE ROCKET BUNNY KIT AND CHANGE THE WHEELS, IT LOOKS LIKE A PROPER DRIFT CAR :D

Nissan Silvia Spec-R Aero '02

This build is only for manual (sorry automatic fans):

Engine: 948 hp 3.8l V8

Parts: Ultimate+

Turbo/Supercharger: Ultimate Roots

NOS: 5X3LB doesn't matter

Suspension: Pro On-Road

Brakes: Pro

Tires: Elite Drift

Clutch: Elite+

Gearbox: 5 Speed

Differential: Super Showcase

Live tuning: Max Steering, Minimum downforce

Try using automatic but it prob doesnt work well :D

Summary

Leave a comment, I read every single one. Regardless if it's positive or negative, I will still read it.

Since the new game came out, I wont be updating the guide a lot anymore, but I will still read comments.

Liking and rating the guide will help me a lot, since it brings it to other people. Please send it to your friends or people who need help with drift builds. I won't make any NFS Heat related guides since the new game came out. I'm still active on Steam so I will see your message tho.

Thanks for reading, hope you have a fantastic time drifting and hope this guide helped you!

28 Comments

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Gas-O 29 Jul, 2024 @ 7:53pm

i'd like to add lambo murcielago on this list dude

pissman 16 Jul, 2024 @ 5:46pm

r32 skyline is secretly one of the best drift cars in this game

warriormguy 7 Feb, 2024 @ 1:40pm

i would say that the nissan GTR is a good drift car

.wav [author] 27 Dec, 2023 @ 11:09am

Yeah, I like Heat more, I do not play Unbound a lot either.

Ignutu 27 Dec, 2023 @ 4:56am

HEAT > Unbound

.wav [author] 26 Dec, 2023 @ 2:28pm

Just updated the guide, made it look a bit nicer and also made sure y'all know I see your messages. I won't be updating the guide as much anymore, since I rarely play the game, because Unbound came out. Hope y'all enjoy the guide!

Ignutu 25 Dec, 2023 @ 7:24am

Try out the Acura, its one of the bests!

Metso 2 Sep, 2022 @ 11:07am

drift charger makes every drift challenge so easy. But I wouldn't use turbocharger, but roots supercharger. I just love superchargers

MADAFAKA 24 Jul, 2022 @ 12:42pm

amg ftw

CSCHTWRD 12 Jun, 2022 @ 1:31pm

nice guide ill try your settings for RX7, my favourite car since underground series

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