Though the latest generation of Silvia is a big staple in the drift scene and has been subjected to all sorts of engine swaps, the VR motor from the R35 GT-R isn’t a regular choice. This is likely due to the price of these motors and the difficulty in sourcing a capable transmission for the right money, but there’s no denying that the twin-turbo powerplant provides a powerband that most of the turbocharged candidates simply can’t compete with. With 3.8 liters of displacement, the flat torque delivery allows for wheelspin on demand and a raspy V6 engine note that differs from the plethora of inline-fours and American V8s heard in drifting.

The astute observer will notice the GT-R V6 popping out of the carbon hood.

The turbocharged V6 costs a pretty penny, but this build doesn’t seem to be subject to much of a budget. Gorgeous red paint, a wild widebody kit, tasteful well-filling wheels and carbon hood and trunk make for a spectacular piece of machinery. Tasteful may be the operative word here, since not many drift cars have the same amount of style as this one. Without any real livery aside from a subtle decal on the hood, the car looks uncomplicated and purposeful. However, this car isn’t just about aesthetics.

Looks aside, this car seriously hauls. Despite spinning its wide rear tires into a huge plume of blue-grey smoke, it accelerates in a fashion rarely seen from drift cars – at one point looking more time attack that anything else. After sliding around several corners to the delight of the onlookers, the driver bounces off the rev limiter and shoots a few fireballs before ending his demonstration with a long, effortless burnout. Ah, how nice it would be to have that much torque.