Wild six-wheeled Humvee with supercharged V8 heads to auction
With race-car-style pushrod suspension, more than 500kW, and six wheels, this ex-military SUV is far from its original form.
A heavily-modified 2009 AM General Humvee military vehicle – with six wheels and supercharged V8 power – is due to cross the auction block imminently.
Built by Danton Arts Kustoms and Frenchy Export LLC, it is a genuine Humvee military vehicle – rather than its road-going equivalent sold to the US public, the Hummer H1.
But it's far from standard, with an upgrade to six wheels – all of which are powered – plus lowered suspension, large alloy wheels and low-profile tyres.
The 6.5-litre turbo diesel V8 was swapped out for a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 from Dodge Hellcat muscle cars – now mounted in the centre of the vehicle, ahead of the middle axle, rather than under the bonnet.
The 'Hellcat' V8s can be purchased as 'crate engines' – in a 'plug-and-play', assembled form designed for fitment to classic-car projects – which develop 535kW, equivalent to more than four new Toyota Corollas, and well eclipsing the 142kW/612Nm of the diesel engine.
A custom steel bumper has been fabricated to accommodate the Humvee’s lower ride height, as well as a new metal diffuser at the rear of the vehicle, and a tall spoiler reportedly derived from aircraft parts.
The cabin of the SUV has been shortened, and the roof lowered, with space for just two occupants inside – which find metal bucket seats, a digital instrument cluster, and a sports steering wheel.
Other modifications listed by Danton Arts Kustoms include disc brakes at all six wheels, power steering, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Those looking to add this wild-looking Humvee can look to do so when it crosses the auction block at Barrett-Jackson in the US imminently – alongside a Lamborghini Diablo owned by Donald Trump.
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