It’s been 32 years in the making, but Italian car maker Covini Engineering has finally completed their 6-wheeled sports car, and it’s ready for its debut this week.

Covini Engineering’s C6W is due for its first public outing this week where it will be unveiled at the Racing Professional Motor Show in Bologna.

The unusual sports car takes its inspiration from a 1976 Formula 1 racing car, the Tyrell P34 which boasted two pairs of 10 inch wheels at the front of the vehicle.

Covini are convinced 6 wheels are better than 4. The Italian car maker says the addition of two extra wheels on the front of the vehicle helps improve traction, and the smaller space on the front of the car makes for a reduction in drag, which in turn increases speed.

According to Covini the 6 wheel car also offers a reduced risk of front tyre deflation, better grip and braking, and improved absorption of front impact. The C6W is equipped with a 4.2 litre Audi engine which provides 433 BHP, with a six speed gearbox. The sports car’s top speed is reported to be 185mph.

The C6W sports which is scheduled to makes its debut in Bologna this week is reported to be the final production model, however there’s no word yet on when the unique sports car will be available to buy, and crucially, how much it will cost.