Subaru BRZ Drift Car '17

aspiration

TC (Turbocharger)

Group

Gr.X

Displacement

7,816 cc

DriveTrain

FR

Height

1,271 mm

Length

4,492 mm

Weight

1,433 kg

Width

2,004 mm

Max Power

1,037 BHP / 6,500 rpm

Max Torque

121.0 kgfm / 5,000 rpm

Performance Point

PP 642.39

Manufacturer

Subaru

Subaru BRZ Drift Car '17: A Drifter's Dream and Track Sensation

The Subaru BRZ Drift Car '17 holds a special status among enthusiasts and fans of precision driving. Building upon the foundation of the production Subaru BRZ—a critically acclaimed lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe—this drift-focused iteration was fine-tuned for competitive sideways action and outstanding track dynamics. The base BRZ, introduced to the world in 2012 as a result of a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, won praise for its balanced chassis and pure, analog driving experience. In the hands of skilled builders and drivers, it quickly became a favorite platform for grassroots drifting and motorsport events around the globe.

The 2017 BRZ Drift Car, often seen in motorsports simulations like Gran Turismo 7, is inspired by real-life drift builds and professional drift cars campaigned by Team Subaru and drivers such as Nobushige Kumakubo. Modifications to this version include a highly-tuned, turbocharged or supercharged version of Subaru’s signature boxer engine, a reinforced chassis, wider steering angles, and competition-grade suspension. These features transform the friendly road sports car into a high-adrenaline machine capable of extreme drift angles and formidable tire smoke on courses like Ebisu Circuit or Tsukuba.

While the BRZ has not been a staple podium-finisher in traditional racing like endurance or GT championships, its immense popularity in grassroots motorsports and the tuning community cannot be understated. With its accessible price, rear-wheel-drive layout, and bulletproof reliability, the BRZ—both in its standard form and as special editions like the 2017 Drift Car—has helped foster a new generation of drifters and track-day enthusiasts worldwide. Its continued presence in both the virtual world of racing simulators and the real world at tuning garages cements the Subaru BRZ Drift Car '17 as a modern icon of enthusiast driving.