Four wheels are the norm, but there’s something thrilling about vehicles that go the extra mile—literally—with six or even eight wheels. They were built for military might, off-road adventures, and even just to turn heads on the streets. Check out the world’s wildest, most wonderfully engineered multi-wheeled machines.

Avtoros Shaman

The Shaman has eight wheels, eight-wheel steering, and can even drive sideways. It floats, tackles snow with ease, and carries eight people. This Russian beast is truly built for survival. Weighing over five tons and costing upwards of $150,000, it’s not your average weekend ride—but it sure knows how to flex.

Covini C6W

The Covini C6W ditched the standard four wheels for six—four in front—borrowing a Formula 1 concept. The Italian supercar runs on a 4.2-liter Audi V8 with 440 horsepower and hits 185 miles per hour, built to stand out in the best way.

Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6

Think of a G-Wagen on steroids with a price tag to match. Mercedes took its military-grade G-Class, added an extra axle, and stuffed in a twin-turbo V8 that makes 536 horsepower. It’s got six-wheel drive, five differential locks, and 37-inch tires. It’s basically a private tank in a tux. No wonder it costs over $500,000.

Eliica

The Eliica looks like a futuristic mashup of a Citroën and Tesla. This all-electric car runs on eight wheels, each with its own motor. Built by Keio University, it hit 230 mph and did 0–60 in four seconds. It never reached production, but it definitely grabbed our attention.

Terra Bus

If you’ve ever taken a tour of a glacier in Canada, you’ve probably seen the Terra Bus. It rides on six massive low-pressure tires. These things haul tourists across icy terrain where no regular vehicle would last ten seconds. Think of it as a bus for the frozen tundra.

TREKOL 6×6

The TREKOL 6×6 is a Russian-made off-roader that’s weird, practical, and oddly charming. Made of lightweight fiberglass, it can handle freezing cold or blazing heat, and uses giant low-pressure tires to float over pretty much anything as it swims. Prices start around $49,000, and there’s even a passenger version.

Self-Parking Packard Cavalier

Way before Teslas were parking themselves, Brooks Walker was inventing trunk-mounted wizardry. In 1953, he rigged a Packard with a fifth wheel that dropped down to swing the back of the car into parallel parking spots. It never caught on, but the prototype worked surprisingly well.

March 2-4-0

This oddball Formula 1 concept flipped the usual script. While the Tyrrell had four front wheels, March put four smaller wheels in the back. The idea? More traction and less drag. It never made it to the grid, but in terms of design shock value, it definitely left an impression.

Oshkosh M1070 HET

This eight-wheeled military hauler doesn’t play around. The Oshkosh M1070 is built to move 70-ton tanks across rough terrain. With a diesel engine pumping out over 700 horsepower, it’s the backbone of U.S. heavy logistics. If you need to move something massive, this is what you call.

Argo 8×8

Imagine if a golf cart could swim and climb mountains. That’s kind of what the Argo 8×8 is. It’s got eight wheels, works on land and water, and is used by rescue teams and hunters who need to reach places GPS barely covers. Versatile, weird-looking, and surprisingly capable.

Tatra 813

With eight wheels and a massive air-cooled V12, the Tatra 813 was a Cold War powerhouse. It had independent suspension and a central backbone chassis to climb over anything. Built in Czechoslovakia, it was the go-to truck for hauling heavy loads through terrain others wouldn’t even try crossing.

KamAZ-6350

This massive Russian truck isn’t about looks—it’s about surviving the wild. The KamAZ-6350 has eight wheels, serious ground clearance, and the ability to cruise through rivers, ice, or mud like it’s nothing. It’s used mainly by the military, but don’t be shocked if you see one in a Siberian snowstorm.

Tyrrell P34

One of the most famous F1 oddities ever, the Tyrrell P34 had four front wheels. Why? Smaller tires = less drag and more grip. And it worked. It even won a Grand Prix in 1976. But the idea didn’t last long—too complicated, too weird, and other teams said “nah.”

Volvo N10 6×6

Sweden’s Volvo N10 6×6 isn’t flashy, but it’ll get the job done no matter what. Used for construction, military, and forestry work, it’s got a strong diesel engine and six driven wheels. It’s the kind of truck that quietly outperforms everything else and never asks for attention.

Krauss-Maffei Transporter

Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Transporter is what you use when the load is way too heavy for regular trucks. Built to carry tanks and industrial equipment, it spreads its weight across multiple axles to keep everything stable. No frills, no drama—just cold, efficient muscle for military and extreme logistics.