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Novitec’s Artfully Tuned Ferrari Roma Will Probably Make You Consider Selling Your House

If you’re wondering how someone is meant to improve upon perfection, just ask Novitec.
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The lengthy history of Novitec stretches all the way back to 1989, and subtle (yet astoundingly effective) modifications have been their specialty ever since day one. The Bavarian tuning mecca was founded by an illustrious automotive expert named Wolfgang Hagedorn in Stetten – a small German town located about an hour’s drive away from Munich.

When you take the company’s humble beginnings into consideration, the fact that they’re now working with premium brands like Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini becomes a lot more impressive. As a matter of fact, Novitec’s journey into the aftermarket realm started as far away as you can get from supercar territory, with the humble Fiat Uno being one of the first vehicles to cross their doorstep.

Later on, Alfa Romeo became a part of the tuner’s aftermarket menu, followed by the almighty Ferrari back in 2003. This means that Stetten's ambitious auto wizards have been dealing with Prancing Horses for nearly two decades, making them the go-to specialists when it comes to modifying Maranello’s four-wheeled treasures.

Their opening act was a performance package revolving around the 360 Modena, which marked the dawn of an entirely new era for Novitec. Nowadays, the Germans busy themselves with the fabrication of groovy body kits, purposeful engine tuning and just about everything in between. Of all the recent exploits forged under this firm’s roof, we’d say it’s their take on the gorgeous Ferrari Roma that really towers above the rest!

Ferrari Roma
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My colleagues have already presented a brief coverage of this mechanical pearl a few months ago, but it won’t hurt to go into a bit more detail. For comparison’s sake, it’s worth mentioning that Ferrari’s predator can hit speeds of up to 199 mph (320 kph) in stock form, thanks to a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 611 hp and 561 pound-feet (761 Nm) of torque on tap.

Furthermore, the Italian coupe – whose mill is linked to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox – will sprint from zero to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in as little as 3.4 seconds. As if the Roma wasn’t already brutal enough, Bavaria’s aftermarket architects dialed its power output digits to a staggering 694 ponies at 7,400 rpm and 651 pound-feet (882 Nm) of twist at 3,750 revs, thus removing two tenths of a second from the car’s 0-62 mph acceleration time.

After it crosses the 62-mph mark, the Prancing Horse will need an additional 5.7 ticks to reach 124 mph (200 kph), and it’ll eventually plateau at a top speed of 202 mph (325 kph). To achieve these dumbfounding figures, Novitec installed a state-of-the-art N-Tronic control unit that upgrades the titan’s throttle response and electronic boost pressure control.

Simultaneously, this module is responsible for optimizing the injection and ignition timing, while the flow of air is enhanced by higher-spec catalytic converters. Moving on to the cosmetics, the German tuning lab used wind tunnel testing in the process of developing a discrete carbon fiber body kit, which refines the vehicle’s looks and, more importantly, its aerodynamics.

Ferrari Roma
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At twelve o’clock, you’ll spot a new front splitter, snazzy embellishments around the headlights and one gorgeous carbon grille. These goodies are accompanied by fresh side skirts and mirror housings on the flanks, where we also find a set of center-lock forged alloy hoops from Vossen’s range, measuring 21 inches up north and 22 inches at the other axle.

When selecting the footgear, customers may pick between three separate designs and no less than 72 different finishes. The Roma’s rear fascia features a svelte trunk lid spoiler and taillight inserts, along with an assortment of stealthy composite trimmings on the diffuser. In the suspension sector, we’re greeted by top-grade lowering springs that subtract 35 mm (1.4 inches) from the beast’s ground clearance.

Lastly, the finishing touch comes in the form of a hydraulically-actuated lift kit, which can raise the coupe’s front end by 40 mm (1.6 inches). This whole ordeal keeps the front bumper safe in sticky situations, and it should prove to be especially useful on curvy European roads. When the car accelerates past 50 mph (80 kph), the mechanism will automatically descend to the standard ride height.

If you’re sitting on mountains of cash and wish to find out how much this package costs, you'll have to get in touch with Novitec for more information, because the price will only be disclosed upon request. Otherwise, you might want to consider selling your house, and probably get a loan, too.
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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