Legendary Cars: Covini C6W – Auto Sportive

Legendary Cars: Covini C6W – Auto Sportive

The quirky 6-wheel Covini C6W ranked among the most exotic supercars of all time

A supercar should surprise, make you dream. Usually this fast, noisy and also very expensive... If you want to compete with the best manufacturers in the world, or at least leave a small mark on history, then you need to think about something else. At least that's what he thoughtFerruccio Covini, owner Covini Engineering and creator Covini C6W. Covini is a creative person who has always been fascinated by technology and innovation, so much so that he was the first to introduce a 1981 km/h diesel supercar in 200.

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From the outside, it looks like a big and heavy car, but in fact, under the body (and despite the six wheels) Metal CW6 it is built from lightweight and durable materials. The frame is made from steel tubing with carbon fiber reinforcement, while the body is made from a mixture of fiberglass and carbon. The total weight of the vehicle is 1150 kgsmaller than the Alfa Romeo Mito.

Le 6 wheels may seem like an exaggerated decision (in fact, this decision was made in the late 70s. Tirrell P34, car from Formula 1), but in fact it gives undoubted advantages. Braking is more powerful, understeer is dramatically reduced and the risk of aquaplaning is reduced on wet roads.

But the engine is 4.2 Derived from Audi V8, 445 h.p. and 470 Nm maximum torque sufficient to reach a top speed of 300 km/h; the gearbox is instead a six-speed manual. It took 34 years of incubation to create the Covini CW6, but only a few were produced.