Novitec Rosso’s Edizione 747 is a farewell tribute to the outgoing Ferrari 430 Scuderia. For the specialist Ferrari tuner, this project could not have been particularly taxing on its engineering prowess.

The V8 engine has been boosted by the arrival of a bi-compressor which takes power up from the standard 375kW (510hp) up to a whopping 549kW (747hp), hence the name. Torque has also been increased to a towering 738Nm at 6,300rpm. The stats are shocking: 0 – 100km/h sprint takes less than 3.4 seconds, 0 – 200km/h goes by in 9.4 seconds and the 0 – 300km/h takes place in 22.9 seconds. Top velocity is stated at 351km/h.

The engine is fitted with an intercooling system that features its own dedicated water circuit and is given a maximum boost pressure figure of 0.53 bar.

Novitec Rosso tried out a two-tone special matte yellow and grey paintjob (which can be matched to the interior on request) then installed black taillights, side markers and indicators. The wheels are size 8.5Jx20 at the front and 12Jx20 at the back. Matching Michelin Pilot Cup sport tyres measure 245/30 ZR 20 and 315/25 ZR 20 respectively. The front suspension can be lifted by 40mm for easy parking access.

The interior features a flat-bottomed leather and carbon fibre steering wheel and carbon fibre shift paddles.

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NOVITEC ROSSO has taken a F430 Scuderia Spider 16M by the scruff of the neck and seemingly came out on top. Admittedly the tuner already had plenty to work with from the start. The basis is a normally aspirated 4.3-litre V8 producing 510hp (375kW) and peak torque of 470Nm. Its redline limit is set at 8,640rpm.

The NOVITEC ROSSO solution uses not one but two cogged-belt-driven high-performance superchargers with a maximum boost of 0.48 bar. Components added to assist the package include high-performance air filters, bigger injectors, larger cooling circuits for the water and oil, and dedicated cooling circuits for both compressors and the intercoolers. Its mate is an F1-SuperFast2 transmission.

All that remains is the release of 696 horses (512kW) into the stratosphere. Maximum pulling power is a stupendous 682Nm of torque made at 6,300rpm. The performance figures are just as impressive; 0 – 100km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0 – 200km/h in 9.7 seconds and 0 – 300km/h in 23.8 seconds. The top end reaches over 330km/h.

The custom-tailored high-performance Pirelli tyres come in size 235/30 ZR 20 at the front and 325/25 ZR 20 at the rear. Sportier springs have been fitted to lower the centre of gravity and improve handling while a hydraulic lift system is installed at the front end to lift the car by up to 40mm to help it negotiate obstacles like speed bumps and curbs.

NOVITEC ROSSO has put a price tag of €47,000 (USD66,000) on the tuning package. For that buyers get fantastic performance as well as an individualisation programme that should give each customer a supercar unlike any other on the road.

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Novitec has unveiled their extensive line of performance accessories for Alfa Romeo’s new MiTo hatchback.

Cars equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine can be outfitted with Novitec’s Powerjet 2 control module which boosts the engine’s output from 155 hp (114 kW) to 186 hp (137 kW). Thanks to the extra 31 hp (23 kW), the modified MiTo runs from 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds which is a 0.7 second improvement over stock models.

Given the importance of diesel engines, Novitec is also introducing a Powerrail 5 control module which can be outfitted to 1.3 JTD and the 1.6 JTD. The module allows 1.3 JTD models to boast an extra 20 hp (14.9 kW) while the 1.6 JTD gains 24 hp (17.7 kW).

For owners wanting to “butch up” the MiTo’s cute styling, the company offers an aerodynamic styling package that features a revised front bumper, aggressive side skirts, a roof-mounted spoiler, and an integrated rear diffuser. Other styling options include a sport exhaust with up to four tailpipes, 18-inch wheels in either silver or matte black, and an adjustable coil-over suspension that reduces the MiTo’s ride height by 35 to 65 millimeters.

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Unique Sportscars and Novitec Rosso have teamed up to create a limited production run of 11 specially designed Ferrari F430s.

Dubbed the Calavera, the unique supercars are based on Novitec Rosso’s Ferrari F430 Race and feature an airbrushed exterior by artist Knud Tiroch. As one would expect, the exterior prominently boasts a large skull on the hood (Calavera is Spanish for skull), darkened taillights, tinted windows, and 20-inch wheels. The interior also gets a modest makeover with embroidered seats, an elongated center console, and iPod connectivity.

Like the F430 Race, the Calavera is powered by a twin-supercharged version of Ferrari’s 4.3-liter V8 engine which produces 707 horsepower and 712 Nm of torque. Thanks to Novitec Rosso’s superchargers, the F430 Calavera rockets from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds before hitting a top speed of 348 km/h (216 mph). Other performance goodies include a Novitec Rosso front spoiler and rear wing, revised gear ratios, and a lowered sports suspension.

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Tuned Maseratis aren’t a common sight, and it might come as even more of a surprise to know that there’s a company dedicated to upgrading vehicles bearing the trident badge. Stetten, Germany-based Novitec is an Italian-car modifier with arms specializing in Ferrari, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and of course Maserati. The firm’s “Novitec Tridente” group made its debut with a modified Quattroporte in 2007, and for 2009 it has revealed a sexier, supercharged GranTurismo S.

The supercharger plus upgrades to the ECU and exhaust system of the 4.7 liter V8 bring the power to 600bhp. A 160-horse increase over stock is foolhardy without comparable upgrades to the running gear, of course, so Novitec Tridente adds a KW/Novitec suspension and staggered NM3 five-spoke wheels measuring 20×9 up front and 21×12.5 at the rear.

The GranTurismo’s appearance is tweaked with a body kit that includes a front spoiler, rear wing, skirt and rocker panel extensions. The aero kit is available in body color or visible carbon-fiber.

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The Novitec TuLesto hopes to be a supercar that’s a little more subtle than some of those Frankensteinian monsters made up of a few muscle parts stapled together. Afterall, Novitec is a Ferrari tuner and is celebrating its 20th anniversary with this car. Oddly enough, though, in the press release on the TuLesto, Novitec doesn’t say if or how much Ferrari content is in this thing. So we will have to wait for more details on that before we draw any conclusions.

What we do know is that the TuLesto was designed with the help of Luca Serafini Stile, a design studio in Modena, Italy, and is built at Novitec’s plant in Stetten, Germany in the province of Bavaria. It is a two-seater with a rear-mounted engine and…well, it looks a lot like a Ferrari.

The engine is a 4.4 liter V8 with twin superchargers with an output of 777 hp (at 8,200 rpm) and 727 Nm of torque (6,300 rpm) coupled to a 6-speed, semi-automatic gearbox featuring an anti-slip differential. Weighing in at a mere 1,260 kg, it sports a whopping 1.62 kg/hp weight to power ratio. 0 to 100 km/h is 3.4 seconds and in 22.6 seconds the TuLesto is already humming along at 300 km/h (186 mph), still a jogger’s pace for a car with a top speed of more than 350 km/h (217 mph).

A first-rate suspension with double-wishbones front and rear and adjustable damping rates is guaranteed to make the ride tight and smooth. And if you need to clear a speed bump without holding your breath, one need only push a button to raise the car by 4 cm.

Aside from the use of carbon fiber, aluminum and the ultra-light alloy 20 or 21-inch wheels to keep weight down, the inside of the cabin also features a carbon fiber finish on the dash, door paneling and central console.

Want one? Well, they’re only making 11 of them for “long-time customers,” so have a look here…and that’s it.

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Novitec Rosso has a new tuning programme for the Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M. Ferrari will be making only 499 units of the 16M and just in case some potential customers aren’t satisfied, Novitec Rosso reckons it has the answer. Pictured here is the Novitec Rosso Scuderia Spider 16M but with notably more bite.

The tuner known for getting more out of standard Ferraris has fitted twin superchargers to the 16M. Power should be up by an estimated 186hp (139kW) on the factory model to 696hp (519kW). In comparison the stock vehicle’s V8 has a maximum power output of 510hp (380kW). It will push the car from 0 – 100km/h in 3.7 seconds and let it go as fast as 315km/h (196mph). Therefore it would be fair to assume the more powerful Novitec car will outsprint and ultimately outrun a normal F430 16M Scuderia Spider.

Judging from these initial pictures it appears that Novitec has not changed the exterior looks too much. The only alterations that really stand out are the darkened rear lights and of course custom painted NF3 wheels. Full details and more images will be published as soon as we get them.

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Some recent photos have surfaced on the web of this Verde Ithaca Novitec Ferrari F430 yet I have been unable to fully confirm the validity of this claim. NovitecRosso.com has no reference or photos of this Verde Ithaca F430, unlike their: Novitec Ferrari F430 Tu Nero

This car has 707 HP and a lot of other cool parts!

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