Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has launched one other 6-wheeled creation. This time it is a Land Rover Defender dubbed “World Ender.”
Apocalypse claims to be the primary to construct a 6×6 model of the current-generation Defender. The purpose was to create a rival to the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 that has change into a high-value collectible since its temporary manufacturing run a couple of decade in the past.
Apocalypse Manufacturing World Ender Land Rover Defender
The 6×6 conversion retains the Defender’s third-row seats whereas including a 4-foot pickup mattress. The rear axles are mounted on a tubular subframe, and the rearmost axle may be disengaged from the drivetrain to assist enhance gasoline economic system. That is by no means prone to be spectacular, although, as Apocalypse retained the supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 from the inventory Defender with the identical 518-hp output.
The World Ender rides on an air suspension that may elevate or decrease the trip peak by 8 inches, together with a raise package fabricated in-house by Apocalypse. The suspension raise, together with fender flares that widen the car by 2 toes, makes room for 38-inch tires mounted on 20-inch wheels. A roll cage protecting the mattress, a push bar, facet steps, and a roof rack full the outside modifications.
Apocalypse Manufacturing World Ender Land Rover Defender
Apocalypse is taking orders for the Defender 6×6 now. Pricing begins at $374,999, which surpasses even the $297,999 value of the Ram 1500 TRX-based Juggernaut 6×6 the corporate unveiled in 2022.
Land Rover followers prepared to stay with 4 wheels now even have the choice of the 2025 Defender Octa, a manufacturing facility off-road efficiency mannequin with a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 that, together with a mild-hybrid system, generates 626 hp.
