Turbo cars make bigger power easier, but NA builds usually feel more connected and aggressive at high RPM. Especially for drifting, an NA setup can feel smoother and more controllable mid-slide.
An M60 or M62 V8 in an E30 with a good standalone ECU and proper tuning is a different type of fun β not just about horsepower, but characterππ
Thatβs seriously aggressive weight reduction β 400 kg off an BMW E46 drift build is no joke
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A stock E46 coupe usually sits around 1,400β1,600 kg, so dropping ~400 kg means youβre running somewhere near 1,000β1,200 kg depending on spec. Thatβs getting into proper competition-level weight.
What that actually does for your drift setup:
* Way sharper transitions β less mass = quicker direction change
* Easier to initiate drift β less inertia fighting you
* Better power-to-weight ratio β even without adding horsepower
* More responsive steering feel
* Less tire and brake stress
But hereβs the part people overlook: when you go that light, balance matters more than just the number.