Mark V Body

[Christopher]

Like I have stated before, in 2017 I ordered a complete MK IV kit but cancelled it due to kids, family, etc…….. I FINALLY getting back on track and been studying what I first ordered BUT it has been brought to my attention the MK V may be better for me since I am 6’3” 240 pounds with size 12 feet. After studying the new brochure from factory five and reading threads I am back to square one. When I look at the pictures of the MK V I really not sure I like the body compared to MK IV but have not seen one in person. I reached out to factory five and they told me that it might be the angle of the pictures or the silver color of the MK V cause they said the bodies actually do in fact look very similar. To me the MK IV has more of a “bubbly” look and draws my attention compared to the MK V but curious is anybody has seen both of them in person.

[JMD]

I think once you get it finished and painted the only difference you'll be able to tell is if and when you park beside it beside a Mk IV...and even then only if you're looking for differences real hard. But you will enjoy having more space to fit in it every minute you drive it. I haven't seen a Mk V in person so I'm no expert here, but that's my take on it.

[edwardb]

I have a Mk5 at my place in process. Having built and owned a couple Mk4's I don't see a difference other than the wraparound under the doors is different. Not visible behind the pipes. I don't notice any difference in the overall look. What I do notice though is how tight the parting lines are and how well the doors fit. It's already been demonstrated that the Mk5 body requires about 50% less body work then previous versions. I really can't imagine not choosing the Mk5 for this reason alone. Given your size the fit of the Mk5 for you makes it a perfect choice IMO.

[Jeff Kleiner]

I’ve done body and paint on nearly 100 Mk4s and now my Mk5 Beta car and can assure you that there is no difference in the body shape…only in the fit ��

Jeff

[Aleinsteingenius]

This is me sitting in the Mark V at FF. I am 6'5 280lbs with size 15 feet. After that visit I ordered the complete Mark V kit. That should tell you something.216598

[Nigel Allen]

This is me sitting in the Mark V at FF. I am 6'5 280lbs with size 15 feet. After that visit I ordered the complete Mark V kit. That should tell you something.216598

They are big numbers and you look quite comfortable in there. Good luck with the build.

[cv2065]

The only real cosmetic differences I see are around the interior with the console area. I'm sure opinions vary there but as others have said, with your height, I'd definitely go MKV.

[Tooth]

This is me sitting in the Mark V at FF. I am 6'5 280lbs with size 15 feet. After that visit I ordered the complete Mark V kit. That should tell you something.216598

I'd need a booster seat. :cool:

[FFinisher]

I’ve done body and paint on nearly 100 Mk4s and now my Mk5 Beta car and can assure you that there is no difference in the body shape…only in the fit ��

Jeff

Correct, There is no difference in the shape of the MKV body verses the MKIV.. I have one of each here, and like Jeff said there is no difference.