Wide Body 911 (996) Someone Please Explain...

[philiphunter]

I have seen a few wide bodied 911's for sale (looking at 996's) and was wondering the history behind them.

Is this a factory option or an aftermarket modification.

I've been looking at 996's for a while and can't spare the cash for a tt yet but the wide body looks damn good.

Are there any problems or issues with these versions, and what about desirability, residuals etc?

Thanks in advance.

Philip

[M400UK]

The 996 C4S and Turbo/GT2 are the only 911's that come with the factory fitted wider arches/body. I think there is still a 2003 carrera cab on autotrader which has had a turbo wide body conversion, worth a look

[burriana]

Without the Turbo, the wide body loses out on aerodynamics and weight .... but only when you get up to really high speeds ... it is more for the look, which is superb!