German tuning company, Novitec, has turned its attention to the Ferrari F8 Tributo to offer a host of upgrades. The mid-engined supercar from Maranello was never exactly short on performance, with its 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 pumping out 720hp as standard.
Nevertheless, the boffins at Novitec came up with some new mapping for the Ferrari's injection system and modified the electronic boost pressure control to increase the power output by 67hp. Along with the new 787hp peak, the maximum torque output also climbs by 112Nm to 882Nm at 3,000rpm. That extra shove has helped to reduce the 0-100km/h time to 2.7 seconds (down from 2.9 seconds) and the top speed is now increased beyond the standard car's 340km/h, though Novitec doesn't say by exactly how much.
More horsepower and more decibels
To complement the engine upgrades Novitec has developed a stainless steel exhaust system that is fully heat insulated and is available with the option of electronically controlled flaps to reduce noise when you feel like being more sociable. The system is designed to fit onto the standard OEM tips or buyers can add Novitec ones that are made from a combination of carbon and stainless steel.
The company has also teamed up with its partner, Vossen, to create a new forged wheel design. Available in 9Jx21 on the front and 12Jx22 for the rear, these are shod with Pirelli P Zero rubber. The Novitec NF9 wheels are available in a dizzying choice of 72 colours with brushed or polished surface finishes. Other wheel sets are available with combinations featuring larger wheels for the rear. These come as either 20- and 21-inch sets of 21- and 22-inch sets.
To round out the modified look, sport suspension springs lower the car's ride height by 35mm and are designed to work with a lift system to help creep over speed humps. The tuners can retrofit a lift system if one isn't already installed, which raises the front by 40mm and will automatically return to the normal ride height at 80km/h, just in case you forget to put it back down.