CMST Jaguar F-Type Carbon Widebody Kit Guide
The CMST Jaguar F-Type kit is a carbon-fibre widebody conversion that pushes the F-Type from elegant GT to wide-hipped road weapon. It combines a redesigned front bumper, a rear lip with an integrated triangular brake light, side-skirt lower lips, bolt-on front and rear wheel arches, carbon front fenders, a carbon (and optional glass-windowed) bonnet, a rear wing, and two-piece forged wheels. Most panels are offered in carbon fibre or FRP, and the arches bolt to the body to add genuine track width rather than just visual presence.
- Vehicle: Jaguar F-Type (coupe and convertible)
- Material options: carbon fibre or FRP (fibreglass) per panel; aluminium 6061 forged wheels
- Key pieces: front bumper, rear lip with brake light, side-skirt lower lips, bolt-on front and rear arches, carbon fenders, carbon or glass-window bonnet, rear wing
- Width: widebody — arches widen the track front and rear
- Finish: exposed carbon weave or paint-matched; wheels available in contrasting colours such as orange-red
From sculpted GT to widebody Jaguar
The F-Type is Jaguar's two-seat sports car and the spiritual heir to the E-Type, sold as a coupe and a convertible with a range that ran from a supercharged V6 to the 5.0-litre supercharged V8. Its standard shape is deliberately clean and muscular, which is exactly why a widebody works on it: there is a strong base form to build on. CMST's conversion keeps the Jaguar's identity but broadens the stance, deepens the front, and adds aero, turning a graceful coupe into something that looks ready to corner hard.
Because the kit is modular, you can take it as far as you like. The arches, fenders and bonnet are the dramatic structural pieces; the front bumper, side-skirt lips, rear lip and wing sharpen the car without changing its width. That flexibility is what makes a full body kit on a car like the F-Type a considered build rather than an off-the-shelf bolt-on.
Piece-by-piece breakdown
Front bumper and the widened face
The CMST front bumper replaces the standard fascia and gives the F-Type's already assertive nose a sharper, lower-slung look. It sets the tone for the whole conversion: more aggressive intake detailing, a deeper chin, and a face that reads wider to match the arches behind it. On a widebody, the front bumper has to visually tie the new track width back into the headlights and bonnet, and this one is shaped to do that.
Bolt-on front and rear arches
The defining feature of this kit is the set of bolt-on wheel arches. Rather than rolling or pulling the factory guards, CMST's arches attach to the body with fasteners, adding mechanical width and the riveted, motorsport-derived aesthetic that defines a proper widebody. The extra width lets you run a wider, more aggressive wheel-and-tyre package and fills the arches that the standard car leaves comparatively open. Bolt-on arches also make the conversion serviceable: panels can be removed for repair or refinishing without disturbing the original steel.
Carbon fenders and the glass-window bonnet
The front fenders are offered in carbon fibre, trimming weight from the front corners of the car. The headline item, though, is the bonnet. Alongside a conventional carbon bonnet, CMST offers a version with a heat-resistant tempered-glass window set into the centre, so you can see straight down onto the engine. It is a show-car detail, but it is also functional: carbon conducts and radiates heat better than the steel original, and the panel helps release under-bonnet heat from a hard-working supercharged engine.
Side-skirt lips, rear lip and wing
Lower side-skirt lips draw a tight line between the front and rear arches, visually lowering the car and smoothing airflow down its flanks. At the back, the rear lip carries a neat touch — an integrated inverted-triangle brake light at its centre — while a carbon rear wing adds presence and high-speed rear stability. Together the rear elements stop the widened tail from looking heavy and give the F-Type a clear motorsport reference.
Two-piece forged wheels
To fill the wider arches, the build uses two-piece forged wheels machined from aircraft-grade 6061 aluminium. Forged construction is stronger and lighter than cast for a given size, which helps reduce unsprung mass, and a two-piece design allows custom widths, offsets and finishes — here shown in an orange-red that picks up the car's accent colour. Getting wheel sizing right is central to a widebody: the arches set the envelope, and the forged wheels fill it.
Carbon fibre or FRP: choosing per panel
Most pieces in this kit can be ordered in carbon fibre or FRP, and the right choice depends on the panel and your goals. Carbon fibre is lighter and shows the weave if you want an exposed-carbon look, which matters most on the bonnet and fenders where weight sits high and forward. FRP is more economical and, because it is normally painted, is a sensible choice for panels you intend to colour-match to the body, such as the bumper or arches. Many owners mix the two — carbon for the bonnet and fenders, FRP for painted bodywork — to balance weight saving against cost.
Fitment and finish in Australia
A widebody conversion is a workshop job, not a driveway one. We recommend professional fitment: the arches need careful alignment so panel gaps stay even, the bumper and skirts must be dry-fitted before final fixing, and the glass-window bonnet needs its latch and seal set correctly. Carbon and FRP both take paint well, so the kit can be finished in full body colour, two-tone, or left as exposed carbon under clear coat. Given how harsh Australian sun is on clear coat, a ceramic coating or paint-protection film over exposed weave is worth doing to keep the lacquer from hazing. Wheel fitment should be confirmed against the final arch width so the tyres sit correctly without fouling.
You can explore the relevant ranges in our Jaguar Body Kit collection, look at front options under the Jaguar bumper range, and browse forged options in our Jaguar wheels listings. The wider carbon catalogue sits under CMST Carbon Fibre Body Kit.
FAQ
Is the CMST F-Type kit a true widebody?
Yes. It uses bolt-on front and rear wheel arches that add real track width to the Jaguar F-Type, not just deeper bumpers. The added width is what lets you run a wider wheel-and-tyre package and gives the car its broad, planted stance.
Can I get the kit in carbon fibre or is it fibreglass?
Most panels are available in either carbon fibre or FRP (fibreglass). Carbon is lighter and can be left as exposed weave; FRP is more affordable and is typically painted to match the body. Owners often specify carbon for the bonnet and fenders and FRP for panels they plan to colour-match.
What is the glass window in the bonnet for?
One bonnet option includes a heat-resistant tempered-glass panel set into the centre, letting you see the engine. Beyond the visual, the carbon bonnet helps release under-bonnet heat, which is useful on the supercharged F-Type engine. A conventional full-carbon bonnet without the window is also available.
Do the forged wheels come with the kit?
The two-piece forged wheels are part of this build and are machined from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminium, but wheels are specified separately so sizes, offsets and finishes can be matched to your car and the final arch width. Confirm fitment against the widebody arches before ordering.
Will a widebody F-Type be road-legal in Australia?
Body and aero modifications, track width changes and wheel fitment are subject to state vehicle-standards rules in Australia, and requirements vary by state. We recommend confirming compliance for your specific configuration with your fitter or local regulator before building. AME Motorsport can advise on a specification that suits your intended use.
Considering a widebody F-Type build? Browse the carbon options in our Jaguar Body Kit range and talk to the AME Motorsport team about specifying panels, wheels and finish for your car.