Supras have long been thought of as unwieldy, bloated sows only good for spinning their tires down the drag strip. Thankfully, it seems that’s more of a North American assumption, since the MKIV Supra has made a name for itself elsewhere in the world as a great all-around performer. In fact, the Supra has established quite a following in the drift scene in Norway, Finland, and Sweden and this particular example shows why it’s caught on up north.

Peeking through the cutaways in the hood, a curious eye can catch a glimpse of the firepower hidden underneath.

Dan Monster, the owner of this gunmetal Supra has taken the car and made it a respectable drifter. With significant weight savings through a stripped interior, racing buckets, a carbon hood and lighter wheels, this car is a focused track tool but still retains a semi-stock appearance. If it weren’t for the racy decals flanking either side of the car, it could be passed off as a daily driver – but Dan had other ideas. With the addition of a sequential gearbox and a full cage, this car has assumed the role of a tire slayer.

Through a series of big, smoky drifts, Dan shows how capable he and his Supra are at demolishing rubber. Aided by a big, in-your-face gear counter out of a rally car, Dan snatches gear after gear, keeping the peaky Supra in its powerband and gracefully, effortlessly inducing huge angles. If it weren’t for some of the modified GT86s Dan runs side-by-side with, the Supra would appear to be one of the more agile, maneuverable cars on the circuit. Considering the Supra’s extra heft, longer wheelbase and a poorer weight distribution, some might be willing to accept the Supra’s natural handling prowess. Watch Dan’s beast in action and you’ll agree that dispelling that unfortunate American stereotype might be one of the healthiest things to do today.