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Buy This Six-Wheel-Drive Jeep and Make Your Accountant Go Crazy

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Photo: Instagram | champion_motoring
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A 6x6 beast is still a niche vehicle, though such rides have conquered the hearts, minds, and dreams of a particular crowd. And since there are numerous tuners out there that can turn pretty punch any truck or SUV into a six-wheel-drive machine, you won't have to pay seven digits for that rare Mercedes G-Wagen.
Apocalypse 6x6 is but one company famously known for bringing out the hairy-chested side within such vehicles. Their portfolio is vast and comprises models from Jeep, Ram, and Ford. We've already covered all of their proposals, and this story revolves around the Hellfire 6x6.

It's by no means a brand-new ride, as it has been around for a few years, but it continues to mesmerize due to its apocalypse-ready (pun intended) look. The Hellfire 6x6 is based on the Jeep Gladiator, featuring an extremely long bed that was extended to fit the extra axle. The cover kind of sends Tesla Cybertruck vibes, but make no mistake, this custom build doesn't feature electron-sipping motors but a bad V8.

You're looking at the ubiquitous Hellcat engine, a supercharged 6.2-liter mill hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission that can power four or all six wheels, depending on the drive mode the person behind the wheel selects. The model has 750 horsepower on tap, and its doors and roof can be removed to get closer to nature while you're destroying it. It rides on massive 40-inch tires, has power running boards, a pair of winches that can get it out of most stick and/or slippery situations, and all the necessary goodies inside, from smartphone integration to leather upholstery.

Do you know how a normal Jeep Gladiator will set you back at least $38,990 for the base model known as the Sport, going up to a minimum of $54,825 for the range-topping High Altitude? Well, those prices don't include the MSRP, dealer fees, and options, but that doesn't make the pickup any less affordable. For the Apocalypse Hellfire 6x6, on the other hand, you will have to fork out as much as a very nice apartment in most parts of the Western world. Several copies have ended up for grabs these past few years, and most of them had a price tag of roughly $200,000. That would get you no less than two nicely-specced Wrangler Rubicon 392 vehicles, aka the V8-powered model.

If you were wondering, the Hellfire 6x6 pictured above is for sale. It's advertised by champion_motoring on social media, which claims that it has roughly 1,000 miles (~1,600 km) under its belt. This means it's still a brand-new ride and one that would probably cost you the proverbial arm and leg. Unfortunately, the vendor doesn't say anything about the asking price, so you'll have to reach out to them to find out how much it costs.

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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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