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Ford Explorer Widebody Makeover Proposes a Sleek Super-SUV

When you think of a custom machine fitted with a widebody, the name Ford Explorer Sport is probably among the last coming to mind. So, why would anybody wish to gift such an SUV with a radical aftermarket treatment?
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Photo: personalizatuauto/instagram
The answer to the question above revolves around the ever-increasing need for individuality. The latter is obviously fueled by social media bringing attention-grabbing builds to us on a daily basis and auction websites moving nameplates that might've been left behind back under the spotlights.

So, as more and more of the vehicles that used to be considered performance monsters see their values exploding, enthusiasts who are on a budget and/or wish to steer clear of the beaten path aim start looking elsewhere.

Introduced back in 1991 as an all-new proposal based on the chassis of the Ranger, the original Explorer replaced the Bronco II. And while the three-door version we have here would look out of place on the practicality-dominated environment of the current sixth-gen Explorer, it was a thing back in the day. Losing 10 inches (254 mm) compared to the five-door model, the three-door Explorer still cast an almost 13-inch (330-mm) longer shadow compared to that of the Bronco.

Then again, this digital proposal focuses on the other two dimensions of the SUV. For one, the overfenders, which feature a floating design, add quite a bit of width. They accommodate modern wheels featuring a multi-spoke design and wrapped in performance tires. And, peeking through the thin spokes, we can easily notice the upgraded brakes.

And, judging by how close the Blue Oval machine sits to the road, we're expecting some air springs in there.

The body factory styling has been left untouched in other areas, but we can't say the same about the color, with the red-and-black treatment that seems also to cover the fascias making for an original approach.

The work comes from a digital artist named Emmanuel Brito (a.k.a personalizatuauto). And while the artist doesn't mention anything about the firepower, we're ready to bet that such a proposal would ditch the original's 4.0-liter V6, which produced 160 hp at best, for something more muscular, regardless of the cylinder count.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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