The Panther 6: The 6-Wheeled Supercar That Promised 200 MPH

In 1977, the Panther 6 appeared with six wheels, an 8.2-liter Cadillac V8, twin turbochargers, and an extraordinary promise: more than 600 horsepower and a top speed beyond 200 mph. It was supposed to challenge Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. Instead, only two examples were ever completed. Created by British designer and entrepreneur Robert Jankel, the Panther 6 was inspired by the six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 Formula One car. It combined four steerable front wheels, a massive Cadillac Eldorado powertrain, limousine-level luxury, digital instrumentation, built-in telephones, and styling that looked decades ahead of its time. But behind the spectacular design were serious problems: unusual tire requirements, difficult weight distribution, production delays, financial trouble, and performance claims that were never independently proven. In this video, you’ll discover: • Why Robert Jankel created the Panther 6. • How the Tyrrell P34 inspired its six-wheel layout. • Why it used a Cadillac Eldorado V8. • How Ak Miller developed its twin-turbo system. • The truth behind the claimed 600 horsepower. • Why the 200-mph top speed was never proven. • Its extraordinary luxury equipment. • Why it cost more than a Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. • How tire shortages and financial problems killed the project. • What happened to the only two known cars. • Why the Panther 6 remains unforgettable nearly fifty years later. CHAPTERS 00:00 The six-wheeled supercar promise 00:34 Robert Jankel and Panther Westwinds 01:22 The Tyrrell P34 inspiration 01:50 The Panther’s six-wheel layout 02:42 Cadillac V8 and twin turbos 03:50 The 600-hp and 200-mph claims 04:08 Would you buy one? 04:25 Chassis and futuristic luxury 06:08 The 1977 London Motorfair debut 07:24 Mechanical problems and Panther’s collapse 08:24 What happened to the only two cars 09:47 Was it genius or a publicity stunt? Was the Panther 6 a misunderstood masterpiece, or one of the most expensive publicity stunts of the 1970s? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Under the Wheels for forgotten supercars, automotive scandals, engineering stories, and machines that seemed to arrive from the future. #Panther6 #Supercar #AutomotiveHistory

Added 24 Aug 2026