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Usually shown off on race cars or JDM sports cars, wide-body kits are an underrated way to make some muscle cars look ridiculously cool.
Even in stock form, muscle cars have traditionally been these badass brawny machines; not only packing a load of horsepower but also sporting very bulky profiles. That image has only been enhanced by the rising popularity of widebody kits which means that muscle car owners can add several customization elements to their stock cars to make them stand out even more.
Widebody kits on muscle cars tend to make them look even more aggressive and when the different elements come together well, the result is often an eye-catching automotive piece just like the ones featured here.
This car is just as intriguing as its unusually long name. In standard form, it looks just like any other classic good-looking muscle car but, in this guise, has transformed it into something completely unique, bound to cause a second or third look if you do happen to come across it.
The widebody setup is courtesy of Maier Racing and is well complemented by Bilstein shocks, power boosted disc brakes, and some fancy crocodile leather on the interior. It was listed on eBay for a cool $85,000; bargain deal for those with a keen eye.
This hulking muscle car earns its place on this list because that widebody stance is straight from the factory; no aftermarket shenanigans here. It makes the Challenger muscle car decidedly more aggressive even when parked up.
That extra girth around the fenders is not just for show too. It adds up to 3.5 inches to the width of the standard Challenger and provides enough room for the massive Pirelli wheels that come as standard with the car.
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It is hard to see what kind of aerodynamic advantage this sort of kit adds to a car. However, you can't argue that it does immediately set the car apart; elevating it to a class of its own.
This Ford Mustang has received extensive Clinched treatment, extending its width by several inches on each side with the addition of riveted fender flares, side skirts, and a ducktail spoiler for good measure. You can bet there's a modified powerplant somewhere in there to provide performance that's at par with the car's looks.
Be prepared to spend about $4,000 for this look but judging by the images, the results will be something quite otherworldly. It is not hard imagining this as the center of attention at a muscle car street meet.
This body kit is more than aesthetics. The bolt-on or mold-on front and rear flares add a solid expansion framework for improved torque. The aggressive rear is set up to accommodate wide tires for great launches and there's a custom rear spoiler that adds more downforce, keeping the car planted on the road as it's pushed to the limits.
The owner of this firebird got it as a gift from his parents in 1982 for $700. The car has been in his possession from that time, receiving several upgrades along the way that have resulted in one super cool Pontiac Firebird.
It's actually been to the racetracks multiple times and is powered by a Pontiac 400 V8 lifted from a 1967 Pontiac GTO. The widebody kit is the result of painstaking work by the owner himself with some subtle details like the front grille that's been hydrodipped in carbon fiber.
This extreme machine is the brainchild of Prior Design, a German-based company that specializes in the production of body kits. The classic muscle car has received the full kit treatment, transforming the car into something quite menacing.
There's the modified front apron with a huge front spoiler. That goes well with the matching side skirts that extend all the way to the rear fender flares. That impressive diffuser is the dominant feature at the rear end of the car; hinting at some serious performance capabilities.
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This classic Camaro presents a different take on the widebody concept and it's one that works really well. It was built by Born Vintage motor works based out in California and the intention was to create a Camaro that was 'radical yet subtle and tasteful'
The car is at least 5 inches wider than the standard car but in this case, the extended fender flares have been cleverly incorporated into the external profile, creating a unique look. The exhaust tips at the rear have also been hidden behind mesh vents that match the grille design upfront.
The Japanese outfit is a household name when it comes to aftermarket body kits and Liberty Walk products have adorned a wide range of cars in the industry. On this Ford Mustang, one can immediately spot the exposed rivets on the fender flares, a signature styling touch from Liberty Walk.
Other components that have been fitted on this car include a hood, front splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser. The car also has an adjustable air suspension for the ultra-wide wheel setup.
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'Big Brute' sounds about right for what has to be one of the meanest looking Dodge Challengers out there. The car started out as a Challenger R/T Scat Pack; a powerful muscle car packing a 485 hp 6.4-liter HEMI V8.
The widebody kit has elevated the stock look by several notches; massive fenders, side skirt extensions, and apron elements all blending together for that aggressive appearance. The car sits on HRE wheels with a customer 5-spoke design and black finish, nicely rounding out the car's look.
A visit to the Ruffian Cars website will reveal a bold message that they 'build race cars for the street' and this Ford Mustang Boss certainly has the appearance of such. In place of the stock, the engine is a naturally aspirated GM’s 427 cubic-inch LS3 small-block V8 engine that cranks out 630 hp.
The external appearance has also gotten a bit of work as evidenced by that widebody outlook mostly made up of a tweaked front end and enlarged fender flares for the massive tires.
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