The widebody Mustang is a unique car because it was actually born through car enthusiasts who wanted to level up their ride, and was never actually produced by
, the original inspiration for the widebody look stems from highly modified production cars in the International Motor Sport Association (IMSA).
The goal of the widebody Mustang was to mimic the look of the wide fender flares, spoilers, and other components of race cars that make them have peak performance and fast speeds.
Widebodies are actually completely customizable, which makes the genre of car hard to define beyond a look of low and wide, but also make it possible for drivers to have a completely unique car.
, one of the easiest ways is to add wheel spacers, which create extra space between your wheel and wheel hub. Not only does this make your car wider, but they also allow drivers to put on larger wheels, which gives the appearance of the car being lower to the ground.
Another way to achieve the widebody look is by literally lowering your car down to the ground with suspension lowering. This can be done with either lowering springs, a coilover, or an air ride system.
Lowering springs are the most cost effective option, but coilovers and air ride systems are great for people who really want to invest in their car. The end goal is to lower the car’s center of gravity, which will give you more control and a better ride.
Lastly, drivers can purchase a body kit to make their Mustang widebody. Body kits can include virtually any car part, but a great place to start when going widebody is with rear and chin spoilers, as well as fender flares, or side splitters. All, or even just some, of these parts will give your Mustang the widebody look.
Some memorable widebody Mustangs
Even if you aren’t familiar with the term widebody Mustang, it’s likely you’ve seen one before, whether on TV or in real life. Here are a few of the most famous widebody Mustangs:
“The Smoking Tire” Widebody Mustang LX Notchback: Host of “The Smoking Tire” podcast and YouTube channel created a memorable widebody Mustang with IRS suspension and five-lug disc brakes.
Ken Block Hoonicorn Mustangs: Rally driver and business owner
Shelby Widebody: Multiple year models of the famous Shelby widebody are designed to increase performance, give the vehicle a wider track, and utilize all the necessary suspension and braking systems.