Covini C6W
Sport Sedan six wheels is the idea of Ferruccio Covini, There are several reasons why Covini C6W Spider uses six wheels:
In the case of deflation front tire, vehicle control is guaranteed by the other wheel on the side.
Disc brakes front of us, although a smaller single area, ensure a greater braking surface, this means less overheating and higher brake effort
Low risk of aquaplaning, because the two front wheels, which remove water to the people behind them, ensure better roadholding
Leisure is a consequence of the reaction force is more evenly distributed in this supension: reaction in the case of the pot is split between four-hole front wheel and shaking the chassis is limited.
Reducing unsprung weight in the wheels grip. improved directional stability: changes in angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) is compensated by a second set of wheels.
Two additional springs and dampers that provide a better handling vehicle.
Spider C6W Covini 8 cylinder engine in V formation, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, gasoline direct injection Bosch-motronic, located at the rear of the vehicle. Engine capacity of 4200 cc, producing 380 horsepower @ 6400 rpm, with maximum torque of around 450 Nm @ 2700 rpm. Mated to transaxle rear wheel drive transmission 6-speed reverse mechanical, manual and steeringwheel electro-hydraulic servo installed.
With performance that is owned, Covini C6W Spider capable of achieving a maximum speed to 300 km/h (185 mph).
The car with six wheels has a length of 4180 mm, width 1990 mm, height 1080 mm, 2230 mm wheelbase mm/2750.
