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: achange of angle due to slack in the steering mechanism (in stuctures like silentblocks) iscompensated by the second set of wheels.
-two additional springs and dampers provide a better handling for the vehicle.
ENGINE: rear, longitudinal, 8 cylinder in V formation, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, petrol direct injection Bosch-motronic.
CAPACITY: 4200 cc
MAX POWER: 440 PS (325KW) at 6400 rpm
MAX TORQUE: about 470 Nm at 2700 rpm
TRANSMISSION: rear wheel drive transaxle
GEARBOX: mechanical 6-speed + reverse. Manual and electro-hydraulic steeringwheel mounted servo
CHASSIS: steel tubular with carbon fibre reinforcements and structural parts
SUSPENSION: independent front and rear wishbones
WHEELS AND TYRES: front 15in wheels with 205/45-15 tyres; rear 20in with 345/25-20 tyres
BRAKES: front and rear vented Brembo discs. Bosch servo and electronic brake distribution
BODYWORK: glass fibre and carbon fibre
DIMENSIONS: length 4180mm; width 1990mm; height 1080mm; wheelbase 2230mm/2750mm (to foremost/middle front transaxle); front track 1540mm; rear track 1620mm ; dry weight 1150Kg
TOP SPEED: 300Kph (185mph)
December 11th, 2007 at 6:54 am
the coolest cars i’ever seen jk jk jk it’s the bom
January 19th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Sir,
Do you have a hard copay of your 6W Covini?
If so, please send it to me, at DAVID SILVERS, 205 TYLOR AVE, PLYMOUTH MA 02345
Thank you…
January 20th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
STICK 2 THE old 4 wheels…..whats been done has been done….4 wheels,,,
is CLASSIC and yea…..6 wheels just ruin the whole ARTISIM of the CAR, protect the beauty not change it
zD
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
lol it looks really weird with 6 wheels, but it also sort of looks like a Saleen S7 aswell. Good thing I like the way a Saleen S7 looks lol
March 12th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Anyone who doesn’t like this car is just an old conservative dumb ass who can’t handle new, more efficient ideas.
April 13th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
yo this car iz bitchin i will totaly buy one if you make it:X
May 10th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
its a neat idea, but i dont particularly like this car, and im not dumb, old, or conservative. if you wanna talk about efficiency lets think about rolling friction…
May 19th, 2008 at 11:11 am
i know this car may look cool but think about the efficiency of it. how many of these wheels are powered? just the rear 2 still? if not the turning may not be as easy and what about gas. haha if ur buying this car im guessing money is not an option lol.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:32 am
you car
October 18th, 2008 at 1:47 am
looks retarded
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Neat idea but it looks kind of ugly with the front four wheels sorry I don’t see this car making it
November 27th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
what the hell were u thinking?!?!?!??!?!?!?! two wheels are enough!
December 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
im buying one and putting big chrome rims on it.. thats a lot of rim
December 13th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
this car looks like handicap
December 13th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
pretty gay
December 13th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
how much is dis car?????? probably my whole body 4get da arm and da leg lolololol
December 13th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
looks freaking awesome. i would buy one in a heart beat. (if i had the money). And i am very conservative and something tells me your the dumbass, though i agree in your taste of cars
January 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am
that good look car
February 26th, 2009 at 10:28 am
nice but forget about the whole 6 wheel thing