The Covini C6W 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 principle 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 the time.[1] 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. The car features a mid-mounted 4.2L V8 engine and has a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h).[2]
| Covini C6W | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Covini Engineering |
| Production | 2004–2016 |
| Designer | Ferruccio Covini |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L Audi V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,180 mm (164.6 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,080 mm (42.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,150 kg (2,535 lb) (dry weight) |
Construction
edit- Construction: Fiberglass and carbon fiber body over tubular steel frame
- Front brakes: Brembo disc brakes, with ABS
- Engine: 4.2 L (256.3 in³) naturally aspirated Audi V8
- Fuel feed: Direct petrol injection
- Maximum power: 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @ 6400 rpm
- Maximum torque: 470 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) @ 2700 rpm
See also
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References
edit- ^ Covini C6W
- ^ "Covini Engineering. C6W". Archived from the original on 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
External links
edit- Covini Engineering – official Covini website.
