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 -4.2l, 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 a switchable four-wheel drive with 2-speed 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.

Navigation system Professional with 10.25" LCD color display also includes BMW Radio Professional, DVD player and hard drive 20 GB capacity for storing audio files. The system can be controlled using the iDrive touch controller, the touch display, and seven quick selection keys.

What can your BMW do for you? Deliver you to your destination on time? Always know the answers to your questions? Or to entertain you along the way? BMW ConnectedDrive services and apps offer you many useful functions. They make life easier and turn every trip into a real event.

The wide-angle camera automatically turns on when you select reverse gear and allows you to simplify the parking process. Interactive lines display the trajectory and dimensions of the vehicle.

Safe driving even with a flat tire: original tires BMW Runflat tires allow you to travel approximately 80 km (at speeds up to 80 km/h) to the nearest tire shop even if the tire pressure is completely lost - this provides greater safety and maximum convenience.

• ISOFIX anchorages for outer child seats back row seats;

Parking and maneuvering in tight spaces becomes easier. Front and rear parking distance warning sensors ultrasonic measure the distance to any obstacles. The driver receives audible warnings and the distance is displayed on the control display. When driving forward at a speed below 4 km/h, the system is automatically activated when the distance to an obstacle becomes 60 cm. This function can be switched off via the infotainment system.

• Dynamic Control System directional stability DSC;
• Front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for the first and second rows of seats;

The intelligent emergency call system allows you to receive the necessary assistance or support from trained personnel around the clock and in the shortest possible time - in the driver’s native language, even if he is abroad. If the airbags or seat belt pretensioners (for example) are deployed as a result of an accident, the system automatically makes an emergency call. Information about the exact location of the vehicle, the severity of the accident and possible injuries to the driver and passengers is transmitted to the BMW Information Center via the SIM card installed in the vehicle. Moreover, this call is performed without using personal mobile phones. The BMW Call Center informs the nearest rescue service and provides telephone support until rescuers arrive. An emergency call can be made manually if assistance is required by other road users.

Even before the engine warms up operating temperature, heated front seats will provide the driver and front passenger with comfortable warmth in three degrees of intensity. Heating elements are located in the seat cushion and backrest, as well as in the side bolsters.

BMW's Servotronic system ensures optimal steering response in every situation. Servotronic adjusts the steering assistance depending on the speed, providing more comfortable driving by reducing the effort required to turn the steering wheel. The system is characterized by excellent sensitivity and dynamics on high speeds and low steering effort when parking or making sharp turns.

The automatic door closer is the perfect expression of car elegance and craftsmanship. It allows you to close the doors at the last stage comfortably and reliably, with little effort and almost silently. When closed, doors close completely automatically. For example, when parking a car in a narrow space, it is enough to close the door with a slight movement until it touches the lock latch. After that, the auto-closer on the door is automatically activated, and the electric drive will smoothly pull the door until it closes completely without noise. To increase safety, this function is activated every time the doors are closed.

• Selectable driving modes, including ECO PRO;

Dynamic cruise control stores the selected speed and maintains it at speeds above 30 km/h, even when driving downhill, applying the brakes if necessary. The function is activated using buttons located on the multifunction steering wheel.

Velor floor mats for front and rear passengers are ideally shaped for your vehicle and are dirt- and water-repellent. They perfectly match the color of the car's floor covering, protect it and make it easier to clean the interior, and also create a premium ambiance.

• External side mirrors rear view with electric drive and heating;
• Heated washer nozzles windshield;
• Maximum speed limiter with steering wheel control and display dashboard;

The smoking package includes a cigarette lighter and ashtray located in the front of the center console.

• Second row folding seat system 40:20:40;
• Auto function Start/Stop

  Auto Start/Stop function

  Red traffic lights, traffic jams, renovation work- every day we encounter many situations on the road in which the engine has to work at idling, needlessly burning fuel. To avoid unnecessary fuel consumption, the automatic engine stop and start function ( standard equipment regardless of engine and transmission type) turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped.

  The automatic engine stop/start function turns off the engine the moment the vehicle stops moving and the driver releases the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or presses the brake (automatic transmission). This, however, does not lead to a reduction in safety or comfort, since the intelligent electronic control turns off the engine only if its energy is not used by other systems. Thus, the engine continues to operate until the optimal operating temperature or the desired interior climate is reached. To restart an engine that has been switched off by the Auto Stop & Start function, simply release the brake pedal or engage the clutch, depending on the type of transmission. The engine will start automatically in a split second. The result is a reduction in fuel consumption and harmful emissions.

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 the work was completed 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 fantasy. 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. 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 76mm. 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 is progressing. 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-axle 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.

The 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 is a 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 SUV (Golden Scarab) 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, a six-wheeled SUV was created by special order from the BBC channel. 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 power 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 car capable of transporting 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.

We have already addressed the issues of multi-wheeled transport when we looked at history. However, for engineers dealing not with speed, but with maneuverability, the decision to increase the number of wheels has also always seemed tempting, because it also guarantees a number of advantages - it is no coincidence that in the second half of the twentieth century a real boom in multi-wheeled all-terrain vehicles erupted.

If we remember six-wheeled ones, then it is enough to mention such Soviet models as search and rescue vehicles and those created on their basis. And all this is the work of the Zilov bureau alone, to which the matter, of course, was not limited.

Fortunately, it cannot be said that the tradition of building all-terrain vehicles in Russia has died, because here neither permafrost nor perpetual off-road conditions, by definition, can go anywhere. Now serious all-terrain vehicles have become lighter, more comfortable and are offered for purchase. These are, as a rule, snow and swamp-going vehicles equipped with low-pressure tires. For recent years In Russia, different groups of developers created the six-wheeled Petrovich and Trekol, and the eight-wheeled XPEN. A similar trend has been developed abroad, especially in the Scandinavian countries and the USA.

Petrovich 6x6

Citroen Cruise Crosser, 2007

The purpose of the appearance of this car is simple - PR of the then new Citroen C-Cross crossover, which is essentially just a “clone” Mitsubishi Outlander. But the French arranged everything with pomp, timing the premiere of the conceptual Cruise Crosser pickup truck, created jointly by Citroen and Sbarro, not only with the release of the serial crossover, but also with a historical event - in 1922, the world's first motor rally across the Sahara with five cars took place, organized by Andre Citroen. True, those cars were not six-wheeled, but half-tracked...

The Cruise Crosser chassis is designed in a curious way: torque is transmitted to the front and middle axles of the concept from a hybrid diesel-electric installation, and the third axle is connected to harsh conditions and is driven by a separate electric motor, and it can work not in conjunction with the main unit, turning the car into an electric vehicle. Access to cargo area provide a folding tailgate and footrests located on the fenders exactly between the wheels of the second and third axles. The Cruise Crosser is a pickup truck with a full-size cab, that is, with a second row of seats. In the cabin there is leather, navigation and a DVD player, so as not to get bored on a trip to the Sahara... But it is not possible to buy a Citroen Cruise Crosser - it was created in a single copy.

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Hummer H2 The Ultimate Six, 2010

Quite often, tuners add “extra” wheels to cars, and, perhaps, the Hummer H2 The Ultimate Six, built in 2010, is the most clinical case of such implantation. The car was created by real tuning freaks, the company 213 Motoring, and this is just the American division of the Japanese tuning center Calwing, that's where the real madness is... By adding a third axle, the creators of the car redesigned the suspension, brakes and exhaust, as well as, of course, the body with interior. Inside you will find leather, Alcantara, chrome, precious woods, a multimedia complex with several screens and a couple of minibars.

On the outside, all this is complemented by ten to twelve lens headlights, an original body kit, specially designed 30-inch wheels and, if you wish, an abundance of chrome parts. Overall, The Ultimate Six is ​​a typical kitsch Jeep. Moreover, the third axle does not carry any semantic load, apart from part of the weight of the elongated body - no torque is transmitted to it. But hardly any of the clients who want to buy a car are seriously concerned about this. The Hummer H2 The Ultimate Six is ​​available to order at prices ranging from $210,000 to $240,000.

Volvo XC60 Dalbo Edition, 2012

The “devilish” Volvo pickups are built by the German company Dalbo Fordonsteknik, and things are going well for them - such cars are in good demand in Germany. The presented example is based on the XC60 crossover, but they are also made from the larger XC90. As for the XC-60, the first Dalbo Edition was built in 2012 and quickly expanded due to special orders from various companies and individuals.

All wheels on this car are driven. Under the hood is a “regular” engine-powered 5.5-liter V8 producing 536 hp. and accelerating the 3,775-kilogram colossus to “hundreds” in 6 seconds. The maximum speed is low - only 160 km/h. But the ground clearance is 45 centimeters, rims- 37 inches... The car has 5 locking differentials and 4 seats in a luxurious interior. All this is not cheap, announced Mercedes-Benz price The G63 AMG 6x6 costs $457,000, but the company was so confident in demand that it was ready to produce up to 30 copies per year.

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Dacia Dustruck, 2014

In 2014, the image of a cool six-wheeled rogue haunted Renault, or rather, the engineers of the Romanian division of Dacia and the Renault Technologie Roumanie center. True, the Romanians took a much less expensive path than the Germans - they took the standard Duster, redesigned back body (overall length reached 5,830 mm) and “stuck”, excuse me, into the right place, the third axle.

Torque distribution also remains standard - to four wheels. Judging by the lack of messages to the engine and transmission, they also remained unchanged. In a word, Dacia Dustruck remained a typical show car (previously Renault Technologie Roumanie showed a limousine, also based on the Duster), designed to attract attention and maximize publicity for serial products. Oh, those French. One Dacia Dustruck built, price unknown.

In the case of the Arctic Toyota, we fully return to the theme of real “rogues” and, in particular, to the theme of jeeps for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, as well as amphibious SUVs for overcoming wetlands. Among such vehicles, six- and eight-wheelers are often found, but there are also very decent two-axle options. In addition to the manufacturers indicated at the beginning of our story, such transport is created, for example, by the Russian company "Marsh"... However, all this is the topic of our next story.