There are a couple of reasons as to why cars have four wheels. It isn't just because four is an even number or because some people consider it lucky. Cars are built with four wheels for reasons that concern safety, performance, and stability. But just like most things, something so common can also be boring. That's why amidst the four-wheeled cars of the automotive industry, you're also likely to find cars with more than two pairs of wheels.
The thing is, wheels are there for a purpose, so for a regular car to have more than four wheels, there must be some goal to it, right? Not necessarily. Some of these cars are hitched with five wheels or more just because the owners felt like it, while some cars are best with more than four wheels to fulfill their off-road duties.
A lot of cars with more than four wheels look absolutely horrid, then there's also the cool ones worth getting for your garage.
10 1977 Panther 6
Though this six-wheeled car doesn't appeal "cool" to absolutely everybody, we can all agree that the name Panther, for a car sounds like something that will definitely sell. Unfortunately, that didn't apply to any of the Panther Westwind's cars.
In 1977 however, the makers decided to work on a sports car that would be forever remembered by car enthusiasts. It had a twin-turbocharged V8 8.2L engine capable of 600 horsepower. The Panther 6 was a competent rival of other great cars like the Ferrari 512 BB and Lamborghini Countach that had two fewer tires.
9 Packard Cavalier
One of the hardest things to learn when it comes to driving is getting your car to parallel park. It gets harder when you actually have to do it with other people making you feel pressured. As a solution to this, Brooks Walker took one of the regular 1953 Packard Cavalier and modified it in a way that he thought would help drivers achieve parallel parking - by making a very strange car.
The result was a Cavalier that had a fifth wheel at the rear end, similar to how SUVs would carry a spare tire at the back. This weird addition to the car made use of hydraulic belts and pumps so it can be raised and lowered.
8 BUREKO 6X6
This six-wheeled car is one of the prized automobiles from the Czech Republic. Though it looks a bit like a Hummer, according to the makers, the Bureko was actually inspired by the Land Rovers. Topgear however, describes the Bureko as a Silverado taking steroids.
But whatever it may look like to you, there's no denying how cool this car looks with the two extra wheels at the back. What makes it even better? It runs on all six of them and can reach up to 112 miles per hour.
7 Citroen DS PLR
We've heard of the six-wheeled cars, but how about ten? That's exactly how many wheels you're going to see in this tire-testing vehicle. The Citroen DS PLR was never meant to be a production car or anything close for that matter.
Its main purpose was to test out tires for the popular brand, Michelin. The company wanted to test out what will happen to the tires if used for high speeds. But they were concerned about the possible consequences if a regular four-wheeled car was used, and so the Citroen DS PLR was born.
6 Covini C6W
The Covini C6W is probably one of the very few cars that actually looks good with more than four wheels. Categorized as a supercar, the Italy-produced C6W is the only six-wheeled supercar that's actually street legal.
The makers say that the extra wheels at the front are for added grip, with each having its own brake rotor. The engine is a 4.2L V8 available with a sound six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic one. This beautiful piece of machinery can be yours for a whopping $640,000.00
5 Eliica
If you think that four wheels on a car are too few, take a look at the Eliica. This futuristic-looking, four-door electric car actually comes with four pairs of wheels. Its name stands for Electric Lithium-Ion battery-powered Car.
The six-wheeled Covini C6W is already a great car in terms of performance. But thanks to the Eliica's electric design, it comes with a more powerful pull. It also has electric motors in each wheel enabling it to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only four seconds.
4 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6
This off-road monster from Ford is one of the best choices when it comes to backyard adventures. Not only because of the four rear wheels but because of how the entire vehicle is actually built.
It carries the body of the original 2017 to 2020 Raptor which features a four-door truck. Thanks to Ford's partnership with Hennessey, the VelociRaptor now carries 6x6 locking rear axles along with off-road tires and special rear and front bumpers. Although it is a concept, it comes with a price tag of $349,000.00.
3 Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman
Are you going off-road? Looking to get a vehicle that's as tough as you? Maybe the six-wheeled Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman will suit your taste. This magnificent, bulky machine is a customized version of the American favorite, Land Rover.
But thanks to Chelsea Truck Company, this Land Rover received major modifications both inside and out. For around $348,000, you get a full 6x6 truck complemented with GM's 6.2L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. And if you think that's not cool enough, just wait until you get to see the interior!
2 Tyrell P34
Tyrrell is a recognized auto racing team that also focused on constructing Formula One cars. It was founded by Ken Tyrell in 1958 but was ultimately sold to become the British American Racing due to Ken's poor health.
But before that, they managed to make the Tyrrell P34 in 1976. This was a six-wheeled Formula One car that managed to win the second-place spot eight times in numerous competitions and once won as champion. According to the makers, having two smaller wheels at the front reduces the lift while driving
1 TREKOL 6x6
This massive carriage-pulling wagon right here happens to be one of the vehicles that world leader and Russian President, Vladimir Putin rides in. With such a massive build and ridiculously huge tires, who knew the F1-driving Russian President would be into these types of ride.
The TREKOL 6x6 is powered by either a 2.4 petrol engine or turbodiesel, depending on which you like better. It's a three-door people carrier that can sit up to eight people in total. Now that we think of it, maybe it is perfect for a high-profile occupant driving in the snow along with his bodyguards.