Covini C6W

Covini C6W
Overview
Manufacturer	Covini Engineering
Production	2004–2016
Designer	Ferruccio Covini
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé
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)

C6W on track

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]

Construction

• 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

• Covini Engineering
• Panther 6
• Tyrrell P34

Side view

References

1. Covini C6W
2. "Covini Engineering. C6W". Archived from the original on 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2006-12-26.

External links

• Covini Engineering – official Covini website.