Covini C6W

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Covini C6W
Manufacturer Covini Engineering
Production 2004–present
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
Engine(s) 4.2 L (4200 cc) V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Wheelbase 108.3 in (2750 mm)
Length 164.6 in (4180 mm)
Width 78.3 in (1990 mm)
Height 42.5 in (1080 mm)
Curb weight 2535 lb (1150 kg)
Designer Ferruccio Covini

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.

Ferruccio 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

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[edit] Specifications

[edit] 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

[edit] Engine

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

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 298 km/h (185 mph)

[edit] See also

  • Tyrrell P34
  • Covini Engineering
  • Covini T44
  • Covini B24 Turbocooler
  • Covini T40 Turboboost
  • Covini C36 Turbotronic

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