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Novitec Rosso offers up tuning package for Ferrari California

Noah Joseph — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:31:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Ferrari

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's been a little over a year since Ferrari released the California. It was Maranello's first front-engined V8, bearing its first dual-clutch transmission, its first folding hard-top, and its first standard fitment of carbon-ceramic brakes. Unfortunately Ferrari found public reception to the convertible's styling rather cold, and although we found it looked much better drenched in soft Sicilian sunlight than it does it photos, not everyone's a fan.

Fortunately there's an elite cadre of Ferrari tuners eager to spruce up Maranello's finest - as well as their more controversial designs. Hamann's one, and they've taken their shot at the California already. So has Edo Competition. Now it's Novitec Rosso's turn.

The Dutch tuning garage has just released a full array of modifications for the 2+ cabrio, starting with a revised ECU for a modest 40 horsepower bump to 500 even. A sport suspension drops the ride height by 35 millimeters, but it can be raised up front by as much as 40 mm to clear curbs and speed bumps. Outside, Novitec's fitted a carbon fiber aero kit with front lip spoiler, side skirts, revised diffuser and a little rear wing, along with modular rims measuring 21 inches up front and 22 in the rear, shod with Pirelli rubber.

While opinions remain divided as to the sacriligiosity of tuning a Ferrari, in the California's case it could be - to some eyes anyway - just what the doctor ordered. Details in the press release after the jump and photos in the high-res gallery below.

Gallery: Novitec Rosso Ferrari California

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Novitec Rosso launches 660 HP Stage 3 kit for Ferrari 599 GTB

Noah Joseph — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:57:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Ferrari

Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Stage 3 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Everything in moderation. Not exactly the kind of message you'd expect from a firm like Novitec Rosso. The Dutch tuning house made its reputation taking some of the most powerful road rockets known to man and tuning them even further. In the case of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - widely acclaimed as one of the best driver's cars on the road - Novitec released a modified version packing twin superchargers for an astounding 808 horsepower last November. But in light of that being perhaps a bit too much machine for even Novitec's speed-crazed clientele, the tuner has now released a somewhat more reserved package for the V12 super-GT.

By tuning the engine management and fitting a new exhaust system, Novitec has squeezed an extra forty horses out of the Prancing Stallion for a total output of 660 horsepower. The exhaust has quad 90mm tips protruding from the rear diffuser and their pitch is controllable from the steering wheel-mounted Manettino switch. The adjustable suspension can be raised from inside the cockpit to clear curbs, and Novitec has fitted three-piece modular wheels - 20 inches up front and 21 in the rear. There's a full custom lighting kit, plus plenty of bespoke options for the interior.

As you can see, Novitec also offers a full range of aerodynamic enhancements, including a new lip spoiler up front, new wing around back and custom rocker panels along the sides, all available either color-keyed or in varnished carbon fiber. Check out the full skinny in the press release after the jump, as well as the boatload of high-resolution images in the gallery below.

Gallery: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Stage 3

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Racing Skull: Ferrari F430 Calavera by Unique Sportscars and Novitec Rosso

Noah Joseph — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:15:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Supercars, Ferrari

Ferrari F430 Calavera by Unique Sportscars and Novitec Rosso - Click above for a high-res image gallery

The Ferrari F430 is on its way out, making way for its replacement tipped to debut at the Frankfurt show. Ferrari itself is saying goodbye with a special edition to be auctioned off for charity, but a pair of German firms has collaborated to send off the F430 in its own unique brand of style. A joint effort by a company called Unique Sportscars and the Novitec Rosso tuning house we've come to know for its turbo- and supercharged Prancing Horses, the F430 Calavera seems to answer questions nobody was asking, namely, what would a Ferrari look like if it spent too much time on Venice Beach? Well here you have it.

The Calavera is characterized by a (thankfully) unique tattoo-style paint job by airbrush artist Knud Tiroch. From there, Novitec has given the F430 its full workover, complete with twin superchargers to deliver 707 horsepower - more than Novitec's own 656hp F430 Evoluzione, and about par with its TuNero version - plus the requisite 20" wheels and an adjustable suspension. Unique and Novitec have also modified the interior and added a strip of daytime running lights along the front splitter, integrating into the Novitec body kit. All the mods help the custom exotic hit sixty in 3.5 seconds en route to a claimed top speed of 216 mph. Unique Sportscars says they'll only build 11 examples, and with no accounting for taste, it's anyone's guess whether they'll sell that many. Size it up in the gallery below and press release and slideshow video after the jump.

Gallery: Unique/Novitec Ferrari F430 Calavera

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Novitec squeezes 808 hp from twin-superchargerd Ferrari 599

Noah Joseph — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:31:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Europe, Supercars, Ferrari

Click above for hi-res gallery of Novitec Rosso's Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

While America's top tuners make the scene in Las Vegas for this year's SEMA show, aftermarket firms across the pond are still moving ahead at full steam. Case in point, Novitec Rosso's latest take on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The V12 supercar is already one of the fastest and most capable on the market, but the Dutch tuning wizards at Novitec saw fit to strap on a supercharger. Or two. The result? An astonishing 808 horsepower and a stated 823 Nm of torque (equivalent to 607 lb-ft by American standards).

For that much power, Novitec is quoting a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) run of 3.5 seconds with a top speed in excess of 340 km/h (211 mph). But if you're wondering why an extra 188 horsepower has had such a marginal effect on the "stock" Fiorano's acceleration, consider that Ferrari spent a lot of time perfecting the existing car's performance with the considerable output it already has. But if raw power and top end are what you seek, Novitec's engine enhancements will run you nearly 47,000 euros.

Of course, Novitec is also offering a brake upgrade kit to keep the added power in check, along with three-piece 21-inch rims and an optimized aero kit along with various interior trim options. For the full skinny, consult the press release after the jump, and check out the images in the gallery below.

Gallery: Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 GTB

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SEMA 2007: Novitec Ferrari 599 is just right

Jonathon Ramsey — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:31:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Tuners, Coupe, Performance, Ferrari

click above image to view high-res pics of the Novitech Ferrari 599

The South Hall at SEMA is ridiculously packed. Our suspicion is that it has something to do with that hall hosting the rim and tire makers and tuned up rides and models, as opposed to smaller fare like air cleaners. But that's just a theory. Stumbling through the aisles, just past the Lexani booth, we looked to the right and spotted this: a Novitec Ferrari 599 GTB. The real reason we noticed it is because we aren't fans of the 599 -- too many intersecting lines and convexities. But this is the car that has changed that.

Novitec has done a nice, very subtle workover, and then painted it all black. The car gets Novitec parts such as a front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, black side markers and tail lamps, black LED brake lamp, and a black rear reflector set. Inside is a Novitec aluminum pedal set for the driver, and aluminum footrests for driver and passenger. Finally, the car rides on a Novitec coil-over suspension and anti-sway bars. It also got a set of Ferrari center caps for the wheels on the left side, but Novitec center caps on the left side. Even like that, we'd still pay full retail for it. Be sure to check out the gallery of hi-res pics.

Gallery: Novitec Ferrari 599

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