Six wheeled supercar about to be launched

The UKs recent Festival of Speed at Goodwood saw plenty of supercars but one model was particularly eye-catching. The Covini C3A is a supercar with a difference - it has six wheels.The Covini family have been designing this dream car for some five years and they plan to go into production in 2012. Meanwhile, six prototypes are turning heads wherever they go.The Covinis argue that four front wheels offer better traction, higher cornering speeds and more effective braking. Its a car designed for performance enthusiasts.Safety advantages include increased control in case of a tyre blow out and additional braking power. The front wheels are 16 inches in diameter, the back wheels are 20 inches. While the front tyres are smaller than those used by the average road car, the total area is greater offering increased grip.In terms of comfort the designers say that four front wheels mean less unsprung weight on each, which they argue makes for improved suspension control and thus increased comfort.