For armored personnel carriers or all-terrain vehicles, having six wheels can be considered the norm, but when it comes to cars that can be seen on the roads every day, this seems incredible. However, there are at least six passenger cars and sports cars that move on six wheels. You don’t often see these on the highway, but vivid impressions are guaranteed.

1. Panther 6

The exotic convertible was created by British engineers in 1977. and was planned for small-scale production. The 8.2 liter engine could accelerate the car to enormous speeds, and the increased number of wheels increased the quality of grip on the road when cornering. However, over the entire period, only 2 orders were received, and, as a result, only two cars of this brand were created (white and black).

2. Tyrrell P34

This car is the only six-wheeler that started in Formula 1 racing. The car was introduced in 1974, and began racing in 1976, winning one of the stages (Swedish Grand Prix). For the Tyrrell P34, especially small 10-inch wheels were created that were installed at the front (the rear wheels were of normal sizes).

The idea of ​​the creators was that small front wheels reduced drag, and an additional pair of them was installed to improve the contact patch with the road surface and provide high-quality braking. The main problem of this car there were long pit stops at the races and very expensive cost wheels (they were made to special order).

3. Mercedes-Benz G63 6x6 AMG

The basis of this vehicle is the three-axle chassis of an army vehicle. V-8 engine, 44 hp, with 2 turbochargers. Despite the fact that the car weighs 3850 kg in running order, it can travel at a speed of 160 km/h. The interior is made according to the Mercedes G63 AMG standard.

4. Covini C6W

Designer Ferrucci Covini conceived this car back in 1970, but was able to bring his idea to life only in the early 2000s. In this car, the designers were able to solve many of the problems that are typical for 6-wheel designs. So the electronic locking system and modern materials Problems solved for brakes brake system.

Ferrucci Covini believed that he had created a car with clear advantages in comfort and handling, and for sports cars that would be produced individually, design complications were not significant. Vehicle weight – 1200 kg, suspension – independent for all 6 wheels, V8 engine – volume -4.2 l, power 380 hp, maximum speed – 300 km/h.

5. Nautilus Car

For the filming of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, a Nautilus Car was created, which was 6.7 m long and 2.74 m wide. The LandRover chassis and engine were taken as the basis. The snow-white body of the Nautilus Car was decorated with metal figures in the Victorian style. The interior is decorated with natural beige leather. Wheels are 24 inches in size.

6. TRECOL-39394

This 6-wheeled floating all-terrain vehicle Russian production has tires low pressure and has switchable all-wheel drive with 2-speed transmission transfer case and a lockable center differential. Dimensions: length -5.67 m, width - 2.54 m, height - 2.715 m. TREKOL-39394 is available in both a passenger version (capacity 8 people) and a cargo version (load capacity up to 700 kg).

Most of the units and components of the all-terrain vehicle are borrowed from production GAZ and UAZ vehicles. Power units can be in 4 versions, 2 of which are gasoline, and 2 are diesel ( produced by Hyundai). The maximum speed that TRECOL-39394 can reach on the road is 70 km/h. The price of a new all-terrain vehicle (even at minimum configuration) starts from 2,950,000 rubles, which makes these vehicles inaccessible for mass consumption.

Dalbo Volvo XC60

Let's get creative. Imagine you suddenly go crazy, but at the same time you have 101,000 euros. And so, you decide to buy yourself a car that matches your madness. What to choose? How about a three-wheeled Volvo XC60 pickup truck from Dalbo Fordonsteknik. Six wheels, low-profile tires on chrome rims and a large cargo compartment. A dream, not a car. Oh, looks like madness is contagious...

Off-road camper on Mercedes-Benz chassis Zetros

Two businessmen from Central Asia sponsored the “Lux tuning” of the Zetros extreme truck and as a result received real off-road monsters stuffed with the latest technology and equipped in the Lux style. Both trucks Mercedes-Benz Zetros The 6x6s were recently delivered to customers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. According to sources, one businessman owns a brewery, and the second is involved in the coal industry.

Convini C6

The 2-seater Italian sports car will be hard to miss on the road, because it has not 4, but 6 of the usual wheels. Engineers motivate this particular arrangement with the lower risk of losing control of the car in case of a puncture front wheel, reduced aquaplaning, improved traction and even reduced braking distance. But the funny thing is the fact that the car took an almost incredibly long time to design.

Rinspeed Dock & Go

Specialists from the Swiss studio Rinspeed are perplexed - why are passenger cars most often equipped with two axles and not three? The result is what we see now - the externally redesigned Smart ForTwo, which was equipped with a Dock+Go backpack on its own wheels. According to the creators, the beauty is that the “attachment”, which is rigidly attached to the stern, can be used whenever you need it. Also this luggage compartment can be adapted to specific needs. For example, equip it with heating if the car serves as a pizza delivery vehicle.

Triaxial Nissan Patrol

But this three-axle monster-like Nissan Patrol was made for one of the Arab sheikhs. Completely mediocre design

Range Rover 6x4 pickup

There are also such modifications to old Range Rovers. A poor cargo body was attached to the shortened car...

Range-based limousine Rover Sport

Hummer H2 Ultimate Six

Very cool three-axle Hummer. Although, however, such cars have become almost widespread on Russian roads!

Hummer-Royce

Somehow you can call this miracle. The three-axle Hummer (remember about the mass appeal?) was given a front end from a Rolce Royce. Well, they turned out to be miserable...

Mercedes-Benz G63AMG 6x6

In the Austrian city of Graz, a division of the Mercedes-Benz concern created two unusual 6-wheeled, three-axle pickup trucks with all-wheel drive. The cars were called G 63 AMG 6x6. The basis for this unusual project is the ageless Gelendvagen (SUV). Mercedes-Benz G-Class), or more precisely, its AMG version. Without any significant modifications, the AMG V8 engine (544 hp, 760 Nm) was borrowed for the 6-wheel pickup truck. automatic transmission AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-tronic and front axle drive system. Scheme of two rear axles It’s also not new - 6-wheeled versions have been built before, and they have even proven their reliability (in particular, they are used in the Australian army).

P.S. Bonus Porsche 928 Pickup

January 9, 2018 Article

UAZ-3909 with a 6x6 wheel arrangement

This is already the second project, more budgetary. The first such car was made for a specific person and immediately after finishing the work it left for Bryansk (there was simply no time for photos).

In short, I wanted the same thing (in the future I want to try it as a technique at competitions). The car has been under construction for almost a year now (because I’ve been working on it in my free time, and there’s almost NO time). Let me make a reservation right away: I tried to make the project as functional as possible, and most importantly, budget-friendly. Therefore, I had to constantly restrain the ardor of my raging imagination. Oh well! Here's what happened:

MOTOR UAZ 6x6

I wanted 409, but at the last moment I changed my mind and left the proven UMZ 4213 (injection)
Seasoning it all with brain firmware and the right generator from the Audi A6

TRANSMISSION UAZ 6x6

I guess this is the most unique and interesting part of this car:
The wheel formula is (6x4!), one of these days it will be “six by six”

Tselenie-Gaz 53 (for me it is the most reliable)
The 4st gearbox is not synchronous (for me it is the most reliable)
Razdatka (already finishing) lowering 3.0, as well as a modified shaft exiting under the THIRD BRIDGE.
Additional Cardan - from "Partiot" with suspended support on the 2nd bridge

BRIDGES UAZ 6x6

In principle I wanted a “spicer”, but they turned out to be a bit expensive.
Therefore, another collective farm bridge rolled up.
ALL! The bridges are equipped with self-blocks.
Coercion?! Budget and budget again...

DRIVING UAZ 6x6

I didn’t skimp here: In place of the old “pig”
ADS-ovsky stood up, and at the same time they scalded and increased the low thrust.

SUSPENSION UAZ 6x6

No changes here, except for the extended frame.
Stock springs with a spacer between the axle.
Amory "Plaza sport"

BODY UAZ 6x6

The entire cabin is cut around the perimeter; the edging is reinforced with a profile
Livt-100mm
The interior is lined with aluminum
I was too lazy to make a bumper - I bought it at SPRUT
Winch-Come UP 9500

Tuning the UAZ 6x6 interior

If a car is called a “hunter’s dream,” then the interior must live up to this name.

The interior was all oiled and lined with aluminum (and I can’t stand any noise). Leather ones are also installed! seats. This is so that you can climb wet and dirty without worrying about the safety of the interior. I also installed Mayfun - it’s much more pleasant to knead mud while listening to music. There are plans to install electric windows.

Snorkel on UAZ-3909 6x6

With three bridges you can go far, and most importantly, go deep. Yes, and constantly taking in cool air from the street is much more pleasant than stale and heated air from under the hood. Therefore, the issue of installing a snorkel was not even discussed. The design uses a proven PVC pipe with a diameter of 76 mm. For ease of maintenance, I left the original jar, placing it on the outside.

View from the pit on the UAZ-3909 6x6

I would like to take this opportunity to show you what we have under the frame.

How is the third bridge installed? How is the frame extended? How is the exhaust done? I’ll make a reservation right away: I REALLY don’t like how the shock absorber mounts for the third axle turned out. They DO NOT WORK AT ALL! I recommend paying attention to my mistake of those who like to install dual shock absorbers on rear axle(almost everyone does this and thinks they are right!). As soon as I gather the strength, I will definitely redo it. You will find many interesting questions in the photo:

Tuning transfer case for UAZ-3909 6x6

Now I have a free week (THAT'S WHAT I CALL A VACATION). I'll try to finish the distribution. Otherwise I keep going and trying and it just doesn’t work out. Now I’ve washed everything, bought what’s missing, and in short, the work continues. The photo shows the stock axle shaft (bottom) and the custom axle shaft with access to the third bridge (top):

In order to confidently turn THREE bridges in shit, you need a specific lowering. I wanted 4.2 (I had no idea how it gets up, but I really wanted it), but the Moscow hucksters charged 45,000 (FORTY FIVE!) kilorubles, thereby discouraging all desire to own this device . And since I already had a set of Octopus lowering gear 3.0, I decided to install it... The donor was Hunter's transfer case.

In order to tighten the lowering, you have to saw the rods and forks. Yes! By the way! To ensure that the lowering unit NEVER flies out, past the deepening of the groove-retaining ball, I also change the stock-shit fork of the lowering unit with a reinforced fork from a helical transfer case (you can see the advantage in the photo). Almost everything is ready: all that remains is to install the bearing and rod plugs, lock the shank nuts, etc.

When the asphalt runs out, at that moment they remember those that are capable of conquering, for example, the off-road expanses of our country. But what to do? Which SUV should you choose? There are many high-quality, full-fledged SUVs on the market today that will help you feel confident. But what about those who are not suitable for most of the SUVs available on the market these days? There is a solution. Buy a six-wheeler instead of a 4x4 SUV. Surprisingly, there are a lot of similar cars on the world market.

True, the bulk of three-axle SUVs are produced by companies that engage in special tuning. But surprisingly, there are also factory cars. For example, the legendary Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6, which won the hearts of all fans off-road vehicles. True, there is one thing. Only a very wealthy person can afford this car.

For those who don’t have enough money for a Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6, don’t worry. There are plenty to choose from on the market. For example, three-axis or Toyota Land Cruiser 6x6, which was developed by the Dubai company NSV.

Do you think interest in six-wheelers is only a recent development? In fact long history the automotive industry has many events related to three-axle vehicles. Including throughout the development of the car market, many six-wheeled cars have appeared in the world that do not belong to the class of SUVs. We offer you a brief overview of both modern and old six-wheeled cars.

Jeep Wrangler 6x6

The Chinese company G.Patton, together with the tuning studio Hennessey, has developed a 6-wheeled SUV based on it, which is in good demand on the world market. True, the main market is in China.

Jeep Wrangler 6x6 is equipped with a 3.6 liter engine and has exclusive interior trim. Despite this, the car is significantly cheaper than the Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6

In the rear of the Jeep Wrangler 6x6, G.Patton installed a full bed.

Ford Raptor 6x6

Here's another American six-wheeler Ford SUV Raptor 6x6

Power aggressive SUV is more than 600 hp. It is worth noting that the third axle of the car also has.

Toyota Land Cruiser 6x6

For those who often move in the desert, the Dubai company NSV has developed based on Toyota Land Cruiser six-wheeled SUV.

According to rumors Toyota company, after the tuning Toyota Land Cruiser entered the market, she began to think about releasing a production version of the car.

It is worth noting that the six-wheeler began to enjoy success in the UAE and Australia not only due to its cross-country ability, but also to the legendary quality and reliability of Toyota.

Under the hood of the Toyota Land Cruiser 6x6 is a 4.5 liter V8 engine. Thanks to three axles, high ground clearance and powerful engine The SUV can easily travel through rivers, sands, holes, dunes and rocks.

Surprisingly, the Toyota Land Cruiser 6x6 is currently the most popular six-wheeled SUV in the world. For example, even special-purpose crane equipment is currently produced on its basis.

Even fire fighting equipment is produced based on the Land Cruiser 6x6.

The NSV company also produces versions of the Toyota Land Cruiser 6x6 for airfields.

Renault 10CV

The idea to produce triaxial small cars not new. For example, here is an old photo of a modified Renault 10CV.

The six-wheeled 10CV was used in the 1920s in the Sahara Desert. Thanks to two rear drive axles with dual wheels, Renault cars The 10CV felt like kings of the desert in gravel and sand, just like camels.

Citroën B2

Also in 1922, the unusual B2 (Golden Scarab) SUV was used in the Sahara.

Peugeot 1912

Many people often make the mistake that the first six-wheeled passenger car was 1912. But this is not true. The wheel in the center is a regular spare wheel.

Mercedes G4

In 1934, Mercedes introduced the six-wheeled G4 model.

The complex drive mechanism limited maximum speed three-axle car, which was only 67 km/h, despite the powerful 5.4 liter 8-cylinder engine.

Citroën CX Loadrunner

In the history of the automotive industry, six-wheeled vehicles were created not only on the basis large cars. There are examples among passenger cars. For example, Citroën CX Loadrunner.

Tyrrell P34

Even in the world of motorsports, six-wheelers have something to remember. For example, in 1976 a car with six wheels participated. We are talking about a Tyrrell P34 driven by Jody Scheckter.

True, the double axle on the car was installed in the front of the car in order to reduce drag. To achieve this, engineers equipped the front axles of a Formula 1 car with smaller wheels compared to the traditional rear ones.

Ferruccio Covini C6W

Here is an Italian six-wheeled sports car, which was created on the example of the three-axle Tyrrell P34 car.

The Covini C6W sports car was equipped with Audi engine 440 hp

Ferruccio Covini C6W was also released in 1976.

Six-wheeled Smart Fortwo

In 2012, the Swiss tuning studio introduced an unusual Dock + Go trailer for the Smart Fortwo, which turns the subcompact into a six-wheeled vehicle.

It is worth noting that Swiss tuners have developed several types of trailers for Smart Fortwo.

For example, there is a trailer version for the Smart Fortwo owner who is into snowboarding.

Windhawk 6x6

In 1978, engineer and designer Franco Sbarro developed the Windhawk 6x6 off-road hunting vehicle. The car was developed by order of the Arab King. A special feature of the hunting SUV was not only six wheels, but also special retractable seats for comfortable shooting while the vehicle was moving.

Land Rover 6x6

In 1976, by special order of the BBC channel, a six-wheeled SUV Land Rover 6x6, which was equipped with a 3.5 liter V8 engine.

The SUV with three axles was created by tuning company Carmicheal.

Land Rover Defender 6x6

Here is a concept car from a studio that created a six-wheeled 6x6 SUV as a research project. The car is equipped with a V8 Mitsubishi engine 430 hp

To install the V8 engine, Kahn Design had to increase the front of the car by 40 centimeters, and also in order to increase wheelbase, the length of the body required to install three axles has increased by total by 80 centimeters. Each wheel axle has its own differential.

Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6

The modern three-axle factory SUV Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 entered the market in 2013. The power of this monster is 544 hp. Potential clients of this car are Arab sheikhs and oligarchs from Russia. The cost of a car in Russia is 500,000 euros.

Brabus-Mercedes-Benz B63S 700 6x6

Based on Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 Brabus company recently released its version of a six-wheeled SUV. We are talking about the Brabus B63S 700 6x6 model. Unlike the G 63 AMG 6x6, the power of the Brabus B63S 700 is 700 hp.

Also, the B63S 700 6x6 SUV has a different exterior and interior design.

Opel Omega 6x6

A fisherman from Estonia who really likes to fish in winter has upgraded Opel Omega, setting to car three wheel axles.

Mercedes G-Class 6x6

This is the basis on which Mercedes recently released the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6. This is an old SUV with three axles that was developed by the Australian Army.

This old G-Class 6x6 SUV looks like a pickup truck.

Here's another base.

There were even versions with an extended cabin.

TREKOL-39294

Our country also has something to boast about in the class of six-wheeled SUVs. For example, in our country, off-road vehicles "TRECOL-39294" are produced, which are capable of moving not only, but can easily pass through swampy areas and even deep lakes. Unlike all the cars on our list, the TRECOL all-terrain vehicle is ideal for getting to places where regular SUVs cannot reach.

Ferrario Lucertola 6x6

Here is a Ferrario Lucertola 6x6 mini SUV, which is based on Fiat mini-cars of the 60s and 70s.

Mercedes Sprinter 6x6

Specialists of the German company Oberaigner are engaged in tuning and modernization of cars, on the basis of which three-axle vehicles are created.

This three-axle vehicle is capable of carrying up to 4 tons of cargo.

Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 6x6

This six-wheeled vehicle is designed to handle the toughest terrain and was developed for the German Army in the 70s.