Rolls-Royce tuning projects used to be uncommon. After all, it's not easy to find ways to make half a million dollars look even better. However, companies like Novitec have recently figured out how to tastefully upgrade these modern sloops for the road.
What's a "Spofec"? We don't know either, but that's what Novitec Group calls its Rolls-Royce tuning division, just as the one catering to Lamborghinis is called Torado and Ferraris get the Rosso treatment.
The Dawn has only been available for a short while, and already, many Hollywood celebrities have bought it. If the 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12 feels a little lethargic, they can always ask Novitec for help, as the Germans can increase the output from 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque to 686 hp and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm). Who says the S65 AMG is the most powerful Cabriolet in the world?!
On the chassis front, Novitec lowered the suspension, installed stiffer shocks, and 22-inch wheels. Optionally, you could opt for the suspension module that will reduce the ride height by approximately 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) at speeds of up to 87 mph (140 kph), after which it goes back to normal. So now, the Rolls should handle a little bit better, while carbon-ceramic brakes will ensure it stops while lowering the total weight by 38 kg (84 lbs). We think the wheels are a perfect match for the Dawn's new-found sense of sportiness and there's no shame in wanting them.
Other things Scott Disick and his friends might enjoy include a sports exhaust system and, of course, the body kit. The front bumper has a massive air intake that stretches from one edge to the other. Novitec also included vents and new side skirts that fit the Dawn's body seamlessly. Around the back, things are a little more discreet, but you can still tell this Rolls-Royce convertible has been messed with.
As for the interior, it looks stock, which is the way you should leave it. The best British craftsmen probably know a little bit more about stitching than tuners and customizers.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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