# Six-Wheeler Debuts (UPDATE) A Production Version of the Covini C6W is Set for the Street By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covini-c6w References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/12/six-wheeled-sports-car-headed-for-production/) & [coviniengineering](http://www.coviniengineering.com/) An oft-delayed production version of the Covini C6W is finally, *finally* ready to make its debut next week at the Racing Professional Motor Show in Bologna, Italy. The six-wheeled Covini C6W is powered by a 4.2-liter [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant) engine pushing out 433 horsepower with a max speed of 185 mph. A laundry list of reasons are given as to why the added two wheels make the car better, but only time will tell whether the Covini C6W catches on with buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Six-wheeled Vehicles:** There is an opportunity for car manufacturers to explore the potential of six-wheeled cars and the advantages they may offer over four-wheeled vehicles. - **Hybrid Technology:** Car manufacturers can incorporate hybrid technology in six-wheeled cars for better fuel efficiency and improved performance. - **Luxury Sports Cars:** Luxury sports car manufacturers can experiment with the design and features of six-wheeled vehicles to appeal to car enthusiasts who seek unique and innovative cars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can explore the potential of six-wheeled cars and invest in their research and development for future production and sale. - **Motorsports:** Six-wheeled cars can be used in motorsports events such as Formula One and rallying, providing a new opportunity for motorsports companies to innovate and gain a competitive advantage. - **Engineering:** Engineering companies can work with car manufacturers to develop and implement new technologies and design features in six-wheeled cars, creating a potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Luxury Italian Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Customized Six-Wheeled Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-velociraptor-6x6.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Long-Tail Luxury Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayra-codalunga.md) - [High-End Automobile Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani-huayra-pc.md)