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Image credits: Covini
A project started 30 years ago...The original idea was conceived by Ferruccio Covini in '74 and made provision for 10 inches front wheels because there where no low profile tyres at the time. The project was ditched in favour of the Soleado prototype, deemed more important, and lay dormant until the 80s when hydro-pneumatic suspension for the four front wheels where devised to optimise weight
distribution under various loading conditions. High development costs and other contingencies
forced the project to be delayed again. Its use of new ABS technologies and airbags in the 90s
pointed in the direction of new research into active and passive safety. This aspect encouraged
backing from companies for its development..
Why six wheels?
-in case of a front tyre deflation, the vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel next to it.
-four front disc brakes, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface; this
means less overheating and a higher brake effort
-low risk of aquaplaning, due to the two foremost wheels, which wipe the water for the ones
behind them, ensuring a better roadholding
-comfort is a consequence of more evenly distributed reaction forces in the supension: the
reaction in case of a pot hole is divided between the four front wheels and the shudder in the
chassis is limited.
-reduced unsprung weight in the wheels improves the grip. Directional stability is improved: a
change of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is
compensated by the second set of wheels.
-two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle.Source - Covini
distribution under various loading conditions. High development costs and other contingencies
forced the project to be delayed again. Its use of new ABS technologies and airbags in the 90s
pointed in the direction of new research into active and passive safety. This aspect encouraged
backing from companies for its development..
Why six wheels?
-in case of a front tyre deflation, the vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel next to it.
-four front disc brakes, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface; this
means less overheating and a higher brake effort
-low risk of aquaplaning, due to the two foremost wheels, which wipe the water for the ones
behind them, ensuring a better roadholding
-comfort is a consequence of more evenly distributed reaction forces in the supension: the
reaction in case of a pot hole is divided between the four front wheels and the shudder in the
chassis is limited.
-reduced unsprung weight in the wheels improves the grip. Directional stability is improved: a
change of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is
compensated by the second set of wheels.
-two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle.Source - Covini
2003 Covini C6W |
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| Year | 2003 |
| Make | Covini |
| Model | C6W |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Glass fibre and carbon fibre |
| Weight | 1150 kg | 2535.8 lbs |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 115 mph Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4200.00 cc | 256.3 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Horsepower | 380.00 L @ 6400.00 RPM |
| Torque | 450.00 NM (331.8 Ft-Lbs) @ 2700.00 RPM |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Manual and electro-hydraulic steeringwheel mounted | |
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