Novitec Treats Maserati Quattroporte with 590HP Supercharged V8

When Porsche's designers were trying to make a five-door liftback out of the Beetle, Maserati already had one of best looking proposals in the sports saloon segment; the Quattroporte. And while neither the 430HP Quattroporte S or its 440HP Sport GT S brethren are underpowered, the German tuner of all things Italian, Novitec, has come up with a package of upgrades for both versions of the saloon, including a significant power bump and some styling enhancements.

Starting with the engine bay, Novitec strapped on a supercharger along with a new water-to-air intercooler to the Quattroporte's 4.7-liter V8.

Other modifications include a new intake manifold and larger fuel injectors, while a recalibrated ECU takes care of the electronics. In both the Quattroporte S and Sport GT S, these changes help lift output to 590HP at 7,300 rpm, while torque grows from 490Nm to 572Nm / 421.9 lb-ft.

As a result, the Italian four-door saloon accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.6 seconds, an improvement of 0.5 seconds over the Sport GT S and 0.8 seconds over the S model. Novitec's 590HP Quattroporte can sprint to 200km/h (124mph) in just 14.9 seconds while the car's new top speed is 295km/h (183mph).

To improve handling, the tuner equipped the Quattroporte with a new electronically-controlled sport suspension that is continuously height-adjustable and features multiple settings for compression and rebound. In addition, the car rides on a set of three-piece 21-inch alloy wheels with five double spokes mounted on Pirelli P Zero high-performance tires in size 255/30 ZR 21 up front and 295/30 ZR 21 at the back.

A discreet boot lid spoiler made from clear-coated carbon fiber completes the package, though customers can also choose from a variety of options for the interior including special leather or Alcantara trim, and multimedia systems.

Source: Novitec , Via: Autoblog.nl

Novitec Tunes Ferrari's California and Creates a Sleeper, if That's Even Possible

Novitec's take on Ferrari's California goes something like this: one 4.3 liter V8 boosted by a supercharger system that ends up pumping output to 606 horsepower. That's a 166 horsepower increase thanks to a boost pressure of 0.4 bar, making the Novitec California good for a 60 mph sprint in 3.8 seconds.

Top speed comes in at 325 km/h or 202 mph, while torque grows from 485 Nm (358 lb-ft) to 603 Nm / 445 lb-ft.

The entire supercharger system includes a crank-driven supercharger, water-to-air intercooler, bigger injectors, and a unique intake manifold, while Novitec's own stainless steel exhaust system is enhanced with a butterfly mechanism similar to edo's DBS and myriad other offerings throughout the exotic car market.

This allows owners to tune the exhaust note, from calm and burble-y when pulling up to the valet to raucous and rowdy when braking up a wedding Graduate-style.

The body gets what Novitec calls a "designer suit" in the form of some (optional carbon fiber) highlights around its edges, like a chin spoiler, rocker panels, rear lip spoiler, and rear diffuser.

Novitec also offers an upgraded suspension setup for the California which lowers the car by 35 mm, while a button-operated hydraulic lift system is available for tackling speed bumps and the like. It raises the front end by 40 mm and then goes back down either when the button is pressed, or when the car hits 80 km/h.

The NF3 rims on the floor model are 21 inches and 22 inches, front to back, and come wrapped in Pirellis. As for me personally, I'm no fan of the California's creases and plump rear end, so I'd have to pass on the whole package entirely or make a serious investment and have this puppy taken over to a coachbuilder for some new digs, designer suit or not.

- By Phil Alex

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California with 500HP and Subtle Aero and Suspension Upgrades

Even the Ferrari California can't escape from the tuning claws of companies like Novitec Rosso that has revealed a comprehensive, yet subtle package for the hardtop roadster. The German tuners offerings include a tasty aero kit, suspension and engine modifications, new interior options and custom wheels.

Novitec Rosso starts under the hood, where it remaps the V8's ECU and adds a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts and a flap actuator. With the upgrade, the 4.3-liter V8 engine gains an extra 40HP and 33Nm of torque raising output to 500HP and 518Nm (382 lb-ft). In addition, the engine's redline has been increased to 8,300 rpm.

In the suspension department, the California receives a set of sport springs that lower the ride height by some 35 millimeters while the tuner has developed a hydraulic front lift system that raises the front of the car by some 40 millimeters at the push of a button in the interior to allow drivers to safely navigate parking garage ramps or speed bumps.

The package includes an aerodynamic kit comprising of a front spoiler, rocker panel mouldings, black side markers, a newly designed diffuser for the rear apron and a spoiler lip on the trunk lid. All aero-components are made from lightweight yet high-strength clear-coated carbon fiber.

The tasty exterior upgrades are rounded off by a new set of 21-inch (front) and 22-inch (rear) alloy wheels wrapped in 255/30 Pirelli rubber at the front and 315/25 at the back.

Finally, the tuner offers a several options for the interior including custom-order leather or Alcantara upholstery.