The Covini C6W, which stands for Covini 6 Wheeler, is an Italian 2-seat, 2-door sports coupé with a removable roof section. Inspiration for the car was taken from the 1976 Tyrrell P34, which had two pairs of smaller front wheels, a principal applied to the C6W. The project was started in 1974 but abandoned shortly after, and left dormant into the 1980s due to the lack of availability of low-profile tires at time. In 2003 the project was revived and in 2004 the C6W was shown in prototype form. In 2005 a slightly revised version debuted at the Salon International de l'Auto, featuring new wheels, new roof structure and a refreshed interior, and went into limited production of 6-8 cars per year, as a result of a tie-up between PMI and Covini Engineering.
the first six-wheeled supercar. more than 400 horsepower, 300 km/h. simply something unique. C6W project is pointed in the direction of new research into active and passive safety. This aspect encouraged the interest of many companies in its development and performances, 4 steering front wheels permit to increase braking, comfort and directional stability. Besides, the lightness of the car (less then 1200Kg), due to its essentiality, can give superb driving sensations.
Ferrucio Covini described the advantages of having four front wheels in such a car as: less risk of front tires deflating less risk of aquaplaning better braking better grip better comfort better absorption of frontal impact. Construction Drive wheels: RWD Construction: Fiberglass and carbon fiber body over tubular steel frame Front brakes: Brembo disc brakes, with ABS Rear brakes: Brembo disc brakes, with ABS Suspension front: Double wishbones with inboard spring-damper units Suspension rear: Double wishbones with inboard spring-damper units.
The C6W is powered by a normally-aspirated 4.2 L V8 from Audi. No. of cylinders: V8 Position: Mid-longtitudinal Valvetrain: 4 valves per cylinder Fuel feed: Direct petrol injection Total displacement: 4200 cc (256.3 in³) Maximum power: 283.4 kW (380 bhp) @ 6400 rpm Maximum torque: 450 N·m (331.9 lbf·ft) @ 2700 rpm, Maximum speed: 298 km/h (185 mph), Tyrrell P34 Covini Engineering Covini T44 Covini B24 Turbocooler Covini T40 Turboboost Covini C36 Turbotronic.
ENGINE: rear, longitudinal, 8 cylinder in V formation, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, petrol direct injection Bosch-motronic. CAPACITY: 4200 cc MAX POWER: 440 PS (325KW) at 6400 rpm
MAX TORQUE: about 470 Nm at 2700 rpm TRANSMISSION: rear wheel drive transaxle GEARBOX: mechanical 6-speed + reverse. Manual and electro-hydraulic steeringwheel mounted servo CHASSIS: steel tubular with carbon fibre reinforcements and structural parts SUSPENSION: independent front and rear wishbones WHEELS AND TYRES: front 15in wheels with 205/45-15 tyres; rear 20in with 345/25-20 tyres BRAKES: front and rear vented Brembo discs. Bosch servo and electronic brake distribution
BODYWORK: glass fibre and carbon fibre DIMENSIONS: length 4180mm; width 1990mm; height 1080mm; wheelbase 2230mm/2750mm (to foremost/middle front transaxle); front track 1540mm; rear track 1620mm ; dry weight 1150Kg TOP SPEED: 300Kph (185mph).
