Covini C6w

[MasterDon]

Covini C6W Six-Wheel Supercar To Enter Production In 2009

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The Covini C6W (short for Covini 6 Wheeler) is an Italian two-seat, two-door supercar with a removable roof section. The vehicle was first conceived more than 30 years ago by Ferruccio Covini but was later ditched until the late 1980s. With the development of new hydro-pneumatic suspension technology, Covini was able to design the front four-wheel section to suit different driving conditions, however the project was delayed once again due to high development costs.

Then, in 2004, Covini rolled out the first completed prototype at the Geneva Motor Show, promising to put the car into production. Unfortunately, since its debut nothing has been seen or heard of the Covini C6W. That has all changed with AutoWeek reporting that the oddly-designed supercar is headed for limited production next year.

The benefits of the six-wheel system, according to Covini, is that the vehicle is protected if one of the front wheels is deflated, has extra braking capacity thanks to four individual brake units up front plus two in the back, less chance of aquaplaning, increased grip and a more comfortable ride.

The production version is expected to sport the same Audi-sourced 4.2L V8 engine as the prototype. Final numbers should read 380hp (260kW) and 331lb-ft (450Nm), with drive going to the rear wheels via a six-manual gearbox. The C6W features a steel tubular chassis with carbon fiber reinforcements and structural parts. The four front wheels measure 16in, while the rear pair measure in at 20in.

[getposition]

dats an ugly ass car!!

[Devinda_Z]

i can't help but wonder what the point of this is?!

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The benefits of the six-wheel system, according to Covini, is that the vehicle is protected if one of the front wheels is deflated, has extra braking capacity thanks to four individual brake units up front plus two in the back, less chance of aquaplaning, increased grip and a more comfortable ride

& no that isn't quite good enough

[MasterDon]

here's what a funny tech blog called geekoloogie.com has to say about the covini

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The Covini Six Wheeler (C6W) needs a new name but does have six wheels. It looks kind of like a Ferrari whose mother downed too much ethanol during pregnancy. So why the six wheels?

The ideas behind the Tyrell P34 don't necessarily translate to the C6W, though Ferruccio Covini, the company's founder, gives the following reasons for creating his modern-day six-wheeler:

• Less risk of front tires deflating

• Less risk of aquaplaning

• Better braking

• Better grip

• Better comfort

• Better absorption of frontal impact

• Better stupid looking

• Better support for fatties

• Better vroom vroom (1.5x)

• Better why the f*ck not?

• Better not steal my rims!

• Better to run you over with

• Better not pout, better not cry

• Or Santa will fondle you in your sleep

• The elves will take pictures

• And they will wind up on the internet

• Rule 34

Edited December 14, 2008 by HelRazor

[miniace]

Reminds me the Tyrell F1

MINIACE

[Devinda_Z]

  HelRazor said:

here's what a funny tech blog called geekoloogie.com has to say about the covini

WTF is "rule 34" ???