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Modern M, Japanese icons, drift builds and standout exotics. Explore the picks and the reasoning behind each list.
18 editorial lists · 90 picks. Each list has its own criteria, with manufacturer and specialist sources for the facts.
Modern BMW M: the build shortlist
G80, G82, G87 and the turbo M cars that belong at the center of the scene.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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The complete modern M build
2
The coupe statement
3
Compact proportions, serious presence
4
The previous generation still belongs
5
BMW M2 Competition (F87)
The smaller turbo M alternative
CS and CSL: five we would put in the garage
M4 CSL, M2 CS, M3 CS and the special editions with a distinct point of view.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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BMW M4 CSL (G82)🥇
The clearest statement of intent
2
BMW M2 CS (G87)🥈
The newest compact CS chapter
3
BMW M3 CS (G80, 2024 US model)🥉
Four doors, CS intent
4
BMW M4 CS (G82)
The more versatile special coupe
5
BMW M2 CS (F87)
The compact original
Five manual M cars worth building around
Three pedals, strong identities and five very different versions of M.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Our modern three-pedal pick
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The straight-six reference
3
The sedan with a third pedal
4
BMW M3 (E92, manual)
The V8 departure
5
The long-roofline coupe
Five M3 generations, ranked for TUNERS
From the E30 origin to the G80 era, ordered by the cars we want to spend time around.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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The present-day lead
2
The enduring shape
3
The turbo-era turning point
4
BMW M3 (E92)
The one with the V8
5
The origin, treated with respect
The Japanese tuner icon shortlist
Skyline, Supra, RX-7, Silvia and NSX: the shapes that set the brief.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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The reference silhouette
2
The long-bonnet icon
3
Mazda RX-7 (FD)🥉
The rotary shape
4
Nissan Silvia (S15)
The drift-inspired coupe
5
Honda NSX-R (NA1)
The precision alternative
Five Japanese turbo legends with real presence
RB, JZ and 4G63 cars that bring more than a dyno number to a garage.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Toyota Supra Turbo (A80)🥇
The complete JZ statement
2
The angular counterpoint
3
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX🥉
The four-door interruption
4
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
The earlier GT-R character
5
Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100)
The sedan with its own vocabulary
Japanese coupes for an after-dark shoot
A visual shortlist for city lights, clean bodywork and carefully chosen wheels.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Mazda RX-7 (FD)🥇
Curves that carry the frame
2
Nissan Silvia (S15)🥈
A sharper profile
3
Broad curves and a strong rear view
4
Nissan 180SX
The hatchback silhouette
5
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)
The broader GT-R shape
Five Japanese platforms for a serious drift build
Silvias, a Chaser and a Z, chosen for distinct build directions.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Nissan Silvia (S15)🥇
The complete visual brief
2
The compact classic
3
Nissan Silvia (S14)🥉
The wider-looking alternative
4
Toyota Chaser Tourer V (JZX100)
Four doors in the paddock
5
Nissan 350Z
The V6 coupe direction
BMW drift builds: five chassis to consider
From E-series coupes to G82s, five different ways to build a BMW for the paddock.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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BMW 3 Series coupe (E46)🥇
Our cohesive coupe pick
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BMW M4 (F82)🥈
Modern M proportions
3
BMW 3 Series coupe (E36)🥉
A direct, understated silhouette
4
BMW 3 Series coupe (E92)
A fuller-bodied alternative
5
The ambitious new-school project
Five supercars that own the frame
SVJ, STO, Longtail and the exotics we would put in front of the camera.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ🥇
The full-scale statement
2
Lamborghini Huracán STO🥈
The compact race-inspired shape
3
McLaren 765LT🥉
The Longtail silhouette
4
Ferrari 458 Speciale
The naturally aspirated-era statement
5
Audi R8 V10 performance RWD
The restrained counterpoint
The turbo supercar shortlist
Five boosted exotics we would build an editorial feature around.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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The modern McLaren reference
2
Ferrari 488 Pista🥈
The special-series chapter
3
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)🥉
A turbo 911 with a focused brief
4
Ferrari F8 Tributo
The later V8 interpretation
5
McLaren 765LT
The sharper visual alternative
The naturally aspirated dream garage
V10, V8 and flat-six cars with engine character at the center of the story.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Lexus LFA🥇
The V10 centerpiece
2
Ferrari 458 Speciale🥈
The focused V8 chapter
3
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)🥉
The flat-six interruption
4
Lamborghini Huracán STO
A different kind of V10 statement
5
Audi R8 V10 performance RWD
The quieter shape with the big engine
Five modern coupes for the TUNERS scene
M4, M2, Supra, Z and F82: contemporary shapes with room for a personal build.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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The modern headline car
2
The compact statement
3
Toyota GR Supra 3.0 (A90)🥉
The Japanese-European crossover
4
Nissan Z Performance (RZ34)
The Z lineage, made current
5
BMW M4 (F82)
The previous generation still holds its own
Factory aero that makes the car
Five designs where wings, ducts and splitters belong to the whole idea.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)🥇
The entire car follows the aero brief
2
Lamborghini Huracán STO🥈
A complete visual system
3
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ🥉
Drama with technical intent
4
Ferrari 488 Pista
The ducts are part of the shape
5
BMW M4 CSL (G82)
A more restrained expression
Five Porsche GT cars for the dream garage
RS extremes, a mid-engined interruption and the beginnings of GT3.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)🥇
The current aero reference
2
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)🥈
The turbo contrast
3
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS🥉
The mid-engined interruption
4
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997.2)
The earlier RS chapter
5
The starting point
Five turbo 911s with a distinct identity
GT2 extremes and Turbo road cars, chosen for more than the badge.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)🥇
Our modern turbo 911 statement
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Porsche 911 GT2 (993)🥈
The air-cooled counterpoint
3
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997)🥉
The earlier RS interpretation
4
Porsche 911 Turbo (993)
The less overtly track-shaped choice
5
Porsche 911 Turbo S (997.2)
A different use of the Turbo badge
Five build directions we want to see more of
Modern M, rotary detail, drift style and period-correct GT-Rs.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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G80 M3: restrained modern M🥇
One paint, wheel and aero language
2
FD RX-7: considered rotary restoration🥈
Give the whole car equal care
3
S15 Silvia: a coherent drift identity🥉
Presentation and preparation together
4
GR Supra: a focused track-day coupe
A clear purpose without visual clutter
5
R34 GT-R: one coherent period
Resist mixing every era of parts
Five factory specials for the track-day notebook
Road-car starting points with a focused factory development story.
Editorial
2026 editionSep 5, 2026
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)🥇
Start with the aero-led approach
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BMW M4 CSL (G82)🥈
Study a focused modern M
3
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS🥉
Compare a different layout
4
Lamborghini Huracán STO
Follow the motorsport influence
5
Ferrari 488 Pista
Trace the factory development choices