MICHAEL ESSA

FORMULA DRIFT DRIVER

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Valor Collective collaborated with the team at GSR Autosport to help design the 2013 Formula Pro Drifting BMW M3 driven by drifting legend, Michael Essa. This not so average BMW started its life as a 2004 e46 3-series coupe, however, with a few modifications from GSR, it has become a drifting beast. The drifting machine is powered by a M3 turbo engine, which produces more than 750 BHP (Brake Horse Power), which gives it its infamous name, “Die Ultimative Driftmaschine”. After an exciting season, Michael Essa won the 2013 Formula Drift championship.