{"id":1331,"date":"2015-08-11T16:13:11","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T12:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2015-08-24T19:54:40","modified_gmt":"2015-08-24T15:54:40","slug":"6x6-kahn-flying-huntsman-costs-less-than-the-discontinued-mercedes-6x6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/6x6-kahn-flying-huntsman-costs-less-than-the-discontinued-mercedes-6x6.html","title":{"rendered":"6×6 Kahn Flying Huntsman costs less than the discontinued Mercedes 6×6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Starting price:<\/td>\nStarting from 311,870 USD (Approx. 1,145,545 AED)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine volume:<\/td>\n6.2 litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cylinders:<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque:<\/td>\n575 Nm (estimated)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horsepower:<\/td>\n430 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 to 100 km\/h:<\/td>\nUnknown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum speed:<\/td>\n150+ km\/h\u00a0(estimated)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Remember Mercedes Benz’s massive G63 6×6? Of course you do and you’ll know that Mercedes ceased production of this\u00a0epic vehicle and you really, really need one in your life. Even though it will cost an arm and a leg if not more seeing the current circumstances. Well if you’re looking for a 6×6 and don’t want to fork out the humongous amounts of cash for one, Kahn Designs has exactly what you’re looking for!<\/p>\n

\"Kahn<\/a>Officially known as the Kahn Flying Huntsman it’s only going to cost\u00a0311,870 USD which is significantly less than a standard spec’d\u00a0Mercedes-Benz<\/a> 6×6. It’s based off a Land Rover<\/a> Defender 110 series and is powered by a V8 engine producing 430hp dropped in the front and sourced from General Motors. Power is sent to all six wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.<\/p>\n

\"Kahn<\/a>Compared to standard Land Rover Defenders<\/a>, the nose has grown 40 cm, the sides have been extended on each side by 7.5 cm\u00a0and at the rear an extension of 80 cm\u00a0for a total increase of 120 cm to accommodate the third axle. Adding the extra axle was not the only addition. A sturdier chassis has replaced the standard one. Locking differentials, suspension and brakes have been upgraded.\u00a0Kahn Design haven’t drastically changed its appearance either, a new front end including grille, five-spoked rims covered in some off-road ready rubber and obviously extended rear glass panels. Interestingly an additional windshield wiper has been added to the front although we are not sure why.<\/p>\n

\"Kahn<\/a>Inside, racing seats can be found at the front with additional leather seats behind to seat anywhere between four and six people. Typical features such as air-conditioning, Bluetooth pairing, panoramic sunroof, CD player with AUX and USB inputs plus a whole load more are included. With the price they are asking, there is a possibility of additional features such as cooled seats or a premium sound system.<\/p>\n

How are the specs of the Flying Huntsman vs. G63 6×6?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cars<\/strong><\/td>\nFlying Huntsman 6×6<\/strong><\/td>\nMercedes-Benz G63 6×6<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine volume:<\/td>\n\u00a06.2 Litre Petrol\/V8<\/td>\n\u00a05.5 Litre petrol\/V8 Twin Turbo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Horsepower:<\/td>\n\u00a0430 hp<\/td>\n\u00a0563 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque:<\/td>\n\u00a0575 Nm (estimated)<\/td>\n\u00a0759 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum speed:<\/td>\n\u00a0150+ km\/h (estimated)<\/td>\n\u00a0160 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 to 100 km\/h:<\/td>\n\u00a0Unknown<\/td>\n\u00a06 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drivetrain<\/td>\n\u00a0Six wheel drive<\/td>\n\u00a0Six wheel drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting price ($)<\/td>\n\u00a0311,870 USD<\/td>\n\u00a0577,375 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you like the look of the 6×6 but don’t want the sixth axle or the extra cabin space, a long-nose two-door version will be available and Kahn design have considered a pick-up for the future. If you’re in a dangerous area, armour plating up to B7 ranking are available for all models.<\/p>\n

\"Kahn<\/a>Speaking of 6×6 cars, did you know\u00a0that 6 wheelers are not limited to SUV’s? In 1977 a company know as Panther created the Panther 6 which had four wheels at the front, inspired by the Tyrell 34 Formula One car that also had six wheels. Also, since 2003,\u00a0an Italian company, Covini\u00a0have produced a six-wheeled super sports car known as the C6W and is capable of a top speed of 300 km\/h! Apparently they make 6-8 cars a year still.<\/p>\n

So far one Kahn’s Flying Huntsman has been built and bears a badge stating its a prototype with mission 1 also engraved on the plaque which was its code name. Seeing as how popular the Mercedes<\/a>\u00a0G class 6×6 was in the UAE, I would not be surprised if a few Huntsmen 6×6 turn up here soon. Be sure to check dubicars.com<\/a> to see if there is on for sale in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\t\t