► Ferrari’s V8 gets even more power
► 65bhp and 83lb ft extra
► 211 mph top speed
Novitec has been messing with the Ferrari F8 again – and now it’s the Spider’s turn to be tweaked. Called the N-Largo, Novitec’s newest creation is designed to make the open-top F8 even more eye-catching with a wider body kit, forged rims and even more power.
Sound good? Only 15 will be made, and Novitec says they sold out within minutes.
What’s actually different?
Alongside the widened bodywork, which gets the width up to 2110mms (130mm more than standard) at the rear, Novitec has also boosted power to 806bhp for a new 0-62mph sprint time of 2.6 seconds. 0-124mph will take just 7.7 seconds, and the F8’s top speed is now up to 211mph.
The new bodywork has been optimised in the windtunnel, and also features improved cooling; both the front and rear brakes now get extra air intakes. What’s more, the whole kit has been fashioned out of carbonfibre, so there wont be much of a weight penalty for the F8’s new 16:9 stance.
A 35mm lower ride height means the wider F8’s CoG is even lower, while a lift kit means the front axle can be raised by 40mm for speed bumps and car parks.
What about the F8 Tributo?
Novitec insists on taking some of the fastest machines on the planet and making them faster, and the Ferrari F8 Tributo is another victim.
The F8’s 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 already makes 710bhp and 568lb ft, but that’s not enough for Novitec.
Using tech that sounds relatively simple (but likely isn’t) Novitec has tweaked the power levels on Ferrari’s 488 replacement.
‘Two plug-and-play Novitec N-Tronic control modules are adapted to the engine electronics of the two-seater.
‘They introduce newly programmed mapping for the eight-cylinder’s injection and ignition, and additionally modify the electronic boost pressure control.’
Novitec says its first stage grants the F8 65bhp and 83lb ft more, which means the Ferrari has 776bhp and 651lb ft and can top 211mph.
Novitec says the extra power also shaves a couple of tenths off the F8’s 0-62mph sprint, which was originally claimed by Ferrari as 2.9 seconds. Down to 2.7, says Novitec, if you’re even able to tell the difference by that point.
Of course, as is standard with Novitec’s offerings, there are a number of custom interior treatments and sets of wheels that can be optioned for the F8, as well as a suspension kit to lower the car by 35mm. This also includes a front-raise function for speed bumps and the like.
This article originally appeared on whichcar.com.au
