What is the the difference between gen 2 and gen 3 coupes ? Frame ? body ? Just general thinking about project #2 but would like to hear what’s the difference between them . Thanks
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What is the the difference between gen 2 and gen 3 coupes ? Frame ? body ? Just general thinking about project #2 but would like to hear what’s the difference between them . Thanks
MK IV 427w Tkx IRS 17”s
Huge difference. The Gen 2 is basically a stretched and modified Roadster (not that there's anything wrong with that...) with a Coupe body. Has the usual 4" tube chassis. The Gen 3 is a complete re-design with a space frame chassis. Computer designed and advertised as 16 times stiffer. Or something like that. Results in more room everywhere. More room in the engine compartment (Coyote fits relatively easily compared to before), transmission tunnel (T-56 fits easily), but most importantly provides a lower floor in the cockpit and more room for the occupants. The doors were also re-designed to be slightly larger for easier in/out. The body has some styling cues changed as well. Same windshield. All new rear glass. The Factory Five website expands on these points plus a few more. https://www.factoryfive.com/type-65-...w-gen-3-coupe/. We love our Gen 3!
Assume you know the Gen 3 is the only one sold by Factory Five for several years now. There are lots of Gen 1's and Gen 2's out there. Some probably not complete and maybe available if you're looking to build. But that's the only way you'll get the previous gen.
Last edited by edwardb; 06-17-2022 at 12:50 PM.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
Thanks Edward Glad I asked I see gen 1 and gen 2 unfinished projects available. Looks like we will be looking at Gen 3 Thanks .
MK IV 427w Tkx IRS 17”s