For those who understand, sedan or pick-up vehicles that apply the six-wheel system may be considered something less comfortable. In other words, two additional wheels mean there will be extra expenses for vehicle maintenance. But, it is different if it is used on vehicles designed for special purposes such as off-road adventure or other competition that requires a lot of traction down.
This can be seen on the Mercedes Benz G63 6x6 or Land Rover Defender Khan which is a series of examples of the latest products of vehicles that adopt the six-wheel system, but believe it or not it turns out the presence of this six-wheeled car has existed since the past. Are you curious? Let's look at the following reviews:
Land Rover Defender adopted six-wheeled system by Kahn Design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2JuPfAn) |
1. Pat Clancy Special
The first car with a six-wheeled system that will be discussed here is 1948 Pat Clancy Special. Yes, the six-wheeled racing car named after the racing team owner and was special built to participate in the Indianapolis 500 racing championship.
The Pat Clancy Special of 1948-49 easily qualifies as one of the strangest cars ever to run in the Indianapolis 500. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2JuByl8) |
In that time, these unique racing car qualified in 20th position and finished twelfth. The chassis was a Kurtis and the engine an Offenhauser.
2. Tyrrell P34
The world's Formula One fans may be not familiar with these Tyrrell P34 racing car.
A land jet that appears with unique and different form than other
Formula One racing cars species which existed until today. Yes, these
Formula One racing car comes with 6 wheels, 2 large wheels in back and 4
small ones on the front.
These
unique racing car came for the first time in 1976, and was very
competitive in that time, with one win and eight second places.
Tyrrell P34 Formula One racing car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NnajLL) |
Original schematic of Tyrrell P34 racing car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NnajLL) |
3. Panther 6
The Panther 6 is an extravagant six-wheeled convertible was produced by Panther Westwinds in 1977 and only two cars were ever made, both of which still exist until today. The six wheel configuration was possibly inspired by the Tyrrell P34. The layout was one pair of rear wheels with 265/50 VR16 tyres and two pairs of front steering wheels with 205/40 VR13 tyres.
The Panther 6 is an extravagant six-wheeled convertible was produced by Panther Westwinds in 1977 and only two cars were ever made, both of which still exist until today. The six wheel configuration was possibly inspired by the Tyrrell P34. The layout was one pair of rear wheels with 265/50 VR16 tyres and two pairs of front steering wheels with 205/40 VR13 tyres.
1977 Panther 6 made by Panter Westwinds. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Lq8cpY) |
The specification included a traditional convertible soft-top, electronic digital instruments, air conditioning, an automatic engine bay fire extinguisher system, electric seats and windows, a door mounted telephone and dashboard mounted 3" television. And it powered by a mid-mounted 8.2 ltr Cadillac V8 engine with twin turbo chargers.
4. Covini C6W
2009 Covini C6W Spider. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uGmBqP) |
If you want to see the previous part of this article, please click here. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WOW | 95OCTANE ]
Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone