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Our Favorite Widebody Car Mods
Automotive customization is a gigantic business. From folks who simply do everything they can to be unique and wild to the ones who follow a special formula, billions are spent every year on mods. Perhaps no mod can match the widebody treatment with regard to style and history. Performance cars from around the world began using widebody kits to keep their tires underneath the fender and now it’s turned into a major fashion statement.
Sure, it has a functional purpose. Not only is it better for aerodynamics than leaving the tire exposed to oncoming air, but it’s also good at stopping road debris from being flung at the body of the car by the tires. It’s so popular that many mainstream brands sell their own version of widebody cars. Here are five of the best available in 2022.
Dodge Hellcat Twins
Technically this might count as two cars since both the Dodge Challenger and the Charger are available in widebody trims. Either way, this is one of the most enjoyable “pick your poison” choices available today. The Charger offers four-door comfort and interior space as well as a big trunk but doesn’t give up the massive V8 power we’ve come to know and love it for.
The Challenger is more extreme and focuses on all-out performance with its Hellcat engine. New for 2022, Dodge and its tuning branch, Mopar, are offering a jailbreak program that allows owners to tap into even more power and speed. What we might love most about these twins though is that you can technically opt for the widebody kit without having to buy the full-fat powertrain. Sure, you won’t have 700+ horsepower on tap but it’ll still look just as devilish.
BMW M4
There’s no question that the controversial styling of the new BMW M3 and M4 takes some getting used to. What helps that process go a little easier is taking in the rest of its widebody kit that features fenders so fat you could almost use them as a shelf. That’s pretty special too because the regular 4-series is a pretty wide car. Well, the M4 is 1.3-inches wider than that.
Again, it’s a performance-focused adjustment as the M4 makes at least 473 horsepower and some trims can bump that figure to 503. It’s not just the engine that makes the M4 special though. This car is better at everything (aside from fuel economy) compared to its regular 4-series counterpart. That wider track helps it handle turns faster and with more confidence too.
Audi RS6
It’s impossible not to love what the Audi RS6 Avant has on offer. Sure, it’s fast, but let’s come back to that. This is first and foremost, a cruiser that can haul people and things in exquisite comfort. It has space for five adults and all of their gear to take a weekend trip easily. It’s packed with so much technology that the Apollo astronauts would’ve been intensely jealous. Then there’s the styling. The widebody kit installed on the RS6 is the perfect way to subtly let others know that this is a monster under its slick muscular suit.
Under the hood is a 591-horsepower engine that sends those ponies to all four wheels. Those wheels are just barely enveloped by giant widebody fender flares (which are more than 2-inches wider than the stock A6) and they help propel the RS6 Avant from 0-60 mph in just 3.5-seconds. That’s supercar fast all without having to give up the extra cargo space inside or the outstanding ride comfort. Oh, and then there’s the fact that it can go 174 miles per hour when at full speed.
Corvette Z06
There might not be a car more anticipated among American sports car enthusiasts than the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The very first C8 Z06 just sold for more than $3,000,000 which clearly signifies just how special it is. As the very first mid-engine Z06, it has to be fast and like every car above, a widebody kit is a major part of the shift. From one side to the other, the new Z06 is more than three and a half inches wider than the normal Stingray.
It’s of course, much more powerful too. Under the rear decklid, you’ll find a 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 with no less than 670-horsepower. That’s almost 200 more ponies than the Stingray and instead of stopping at a redline of 6,500-rpm like the Stingray, the Z06 revs to 8,600-rpm. For the very first time in history, the Corvette might actually be worthy of the designation: Supercar.
Chelsea Truck Company Defender 110
So this will be a bit of a shock to some but the aftermarket for widebody kits is expansive and includes SUVs all over the place. This Land Rover Defender has the widebody treatment from Chelsea Truck Company and looks properly mean. Instead of going for a super sporty design like the vehicles above, they’ve made the already tough SUV even more aggressive. Carbon parts are fitted throughout the kit and a three-piece front grille makes it clear that this is no regular Land Rover Defender.
At the back of the SUV, custom quad exhaust tips emulate the tail lights and complement the wide fenders perfectly. Of course, it needs those fenders to fit massive 10-inch wide KAHN wheels. Inside, buyers will find reupholstered Burnt Orange seats. Chelsea says that they can install this bespoke on both the Defender 90 and the 110 as well as left or right-hand drive versions.
