Kahn's
6x6 Flying Huntsman
Few
vehicles are arguably cooler than a G-Class 6x6 AMG and Kahn’s Flying Huntsman
is one of them.
Officially
unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, this menacing looking 6-wheel Defender took
everybody’s breath away. Still, we couldn’t get a good look at it at the auto
salon, but now Kahn has decided to present it in all its glory.
Unlike
the G-Class which keeps its regular proportions all the way to the cabin, the
Flying Huntsman has been extensively modified in such a way that it looks
different from a Defender all together. Sure, you can still tell it was a
Defender, but the attention to detail and construction are quite mind boggling
– I’m talking about the car.
Project
Kahn has stretched the Volcanic Rock Satin Defender 110 by a considerable
amount. That said, the bonnet (nose) suffered a 400 mm extension, while the
rear cabin was elongated by 800 mm. Not only that, but the whole rig was
widened by 150 mm.
The
key was adding two extra wheels to the whatchamacallit, and the tuner did just
that by attaching a third axle. And no, it’s not only a concept, because a
heavy-duty chassis, upgraded suspension, upgraded brakes, hi-low ratio drive
system and locking differentials ensure this six-wheeled beast can outperform
regular Defenders.
Did
I mention that it's powered by a 6.2-liter, GM LS3 V8, developing approximately
430 horses? The engine is mated to a GM six-speed auto and channels waste
through an upgraded stainless-steel exhaust system.
Design-wise,
it features Kahn’s distinctive look with a cherry-red interior on top of it.
You can actually buy the rig on Kahn’s website for a measly £ 199,875 (US$ 311,870)
What!? That’s half the price of a basic 6x6 G-Class.
Source
: carscoops
