Rezvani Hercules 6x6 Debuts With $225,000 Base Price And Optional 1,300+ HP Supercharged V8
The supercharged V8 engine costs as much as some houses as it's a $249,000 OPTION!
Rezvani has taken the wraps off their new Hercules 6x6, which is being billed as the "god of all trucks."
Apparently based on the Jeep Gladiator, the model follows in the footsteps of the Rezvani Tank but adopts an 8 foot (2,438 mm) bed and four rear wheels.
The truck has also been equipped with a roof-mounted LED light bar, a unique rear end, and sculptured metal sport bars which are available in a variety of finishes including the bronze seen here. Other highlights include customizable wheels that are wrapped in 37-inch off-road tires.
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While the exterior is pretty interesting, the cabin is little more than a dressed up Jeep. That being said, the Hercules 6x6 features an aftermarket Alpine infotainment system with a 9-inch display as well as Apple CarPlay compatibility. Customers can also order a Napa Leather package that includes premium leather seats and a suede headliner.
Under the hood, there's a variety of engine options including familiar a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with 285 hp (213 kW / 289 PS) and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque. Customers can also opt for a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 which pumps out 260 hp (194 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque.
Fans seeking something more exotic can opt for a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 500 hp (373 kW / 507 PS). If that's not enough, the company will offer a "highly upgraded" version of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that powered the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
According to Rezvani, the engine is bored out to displace 7.0 liters and then equipped with new pistons, a camshaft and a forged stroker crank. Thanks to these changes, the supercharged V8 will reportedly produce more than 1,300 hp (969 kW / 1,318 PS) and 989 lb-ft (1,341 Nm) of torque.
The first three engines will be offered with either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. However, the supercharged 7.0-liter V8 is only available with an eight-speed automatic gearbox sourced from the Ram 1500 TRX.
Regardless of which powertrain is selected, all come with an on-demand six-wheel-drive system. It enables owners to switch between 6x2, 6x4 and 6x6 drive.
Speaking of performance, the Hercules 6x6 has been outfitted with a Fox racing suspension and Dana 60 axles which feature air lockers.
If the standard model isn't interesting enough, there's a Military Edition which features Kevlar armor, bulletproof glass, run flat tires, a self-sealing fuel tank, underbody blast protection and electro-magnetic pulse protection. The model also sports "ram bumpers," a reinforced suspension, electrified door handles and a smoke screen system.
Other highlights include a thermal night vision system, an intercom, gas masks and "blinding" lights to hamper the visibility of would-be attackers. To cap things off, the Military Edition also includes hypothermia and first aid kits.
Pricing starts at $225,000 and climbs to $325,000 for the Military Edition. However, the options are outrageous as the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 costs $40,000 while the supercharged 7.0-liter V8 retails for $249,000 – that's on top of the prices listed above, so the latter, costs from $474,000! In case you want to pretend spending your money on a Hercules 6x6, Rezvani has even made a configurator where you can go and customize it.