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Tuning

Novitec 296 N-Largo based on the Ferrari 296 GTB

The 296 GTB was the first real Ferrari with just six cylinders on it, and a powerful hybrid car with outstanding performance that hit the market in 2021. It is also a project of many tuners, including one of the best when it comes to cars from the company based in Maranello, Novitec. This tuner introduced the 296 N-Largo based on the Ferrari 296 GTB.

The Bavarian tuner has prepared a special equipment package made of lightweight yet high-strength carbon that takes the 296 GTB to a higher level. These include wide body, mirror caps, ducktail, active spoiler, triangle side window cover, rear cover, rear spoiler, diffuser, rear camera cover, N-Largo rear wing, bonnet, N-Largo trunk lid, N-Largo mirrors . There is an isport spring set, Novitec X KW V5 suspension, hydraulic adjustment combined with X KW V5 suspension, turbo inlet, stainless steel or carbon tailpipes, and sport metal catalytic converters.

When it comes to the interior of the car, Novitec will tailor the cockpit to the personal wishes of the vehicle owner in every detail.

The 296 N-Largo is powered by a 3.0-L hybrid V6 engine that now has 868 hp (638 kW) instead of 830 hp. It may not seem like a big increase in power, but thanks to the aerodynamic upgrade, the car will generate more downforce. It is mounted on 21″ and 22″ NF11 forged wheels and customers have a wide range of color choices.

Source: Novitec

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Novitec 296 N-Largo based on the Ferrari 296 GTB
Auctions

1991 Ferrari F40 ‘Minty Forty’ is up for auction

The Ferrari F40 is a legend of the Italian and global automotive industry, which was produced from 1987 until 1992, and 1,311 cars left the production line. The desire of many that always attracts attention, especially if it is an utterly unique interpretation, such as this 1991 Ferrari F40 ‘Minty Forty’ that is up for auction.

This F40 left the factory in standard Rosso Corsa and was delivered to a customer in Germany, then later changed several owners until 2021 when the current owner bought it and decided to make it unique. Inspired by the Verde Pallido Ferrari 250 GTO famously built for Sir Stirling Moss.

Although Ferrari does not take kindly to modifications of its cars, this car, chassis 88538, has even been honored with an official Ferrari licensed product in exacting 1:8 and 1:18 scale form, by renowned model-maker Amalgam. It has been maintained by Schaltkulisse since 2022, and since then €43,000 has been spent on repainting to the current colour, replacing the fuel tank, and a major timing belt service.

Ferrari F40 is powered by a longitudinally-mounted 90-degree 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 478 hp (356 kW) and 426 lb-ft (578 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car up to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. At the time of cataloging, the odometer read just over 31,000 km (∼19,300 miles).

The auction will take place August 15 – 17, 2024 in Monterey, and the estimated value of the car is $1,900,000 – $2,500,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1991 Ferrari F40 'Minty Forty' is up for auction
Tuning

Ferrari Roma Spider with 704 HP

In March 2023, Ferrari revealed the Roma Spider with which, after more than half a century, it returned a front-engine sports car with a soft top to the range. It is a powerful car for which Novitec has prepared a number of aerodynamic improvements.

Novitec equipped the car with naked-carbon components, which include front spoiler lip, front inlet, front grill, diffuser, side panels, rear spoiler lip, cover taillights, diffuser fin, and rearview mirror covers, which make the sporty and elegant appearance of the two-seater even more exciting. There is also a sport spring set for lowering, a hydraulically adjustment for front axle (40mm) by push at a button, a set of Novitec tailpipes, and a set of forged 21″ and 22″ five-spoke Vossen rims.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Ferrari Roma Spider is powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 620 hp (456 kW) and 560 lb-ft (760 Nm) of torque. Now, Novitec offers two versions of the upgrade, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Stage 2 brings the NOVITEC N-TRONIC Kit, X-pipe system, catalyst-replacement pipe, SWITCHTRONIC and TECTRONIC, which raise engine power to 704 hp (518 kW) and 650 lb-ft (882 Nm) of torque. This is enough for the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds with a top speed of over 325 km/h.

Stage 3 brings the NOVITEC N-TRONIC Kit, X-pipe system, sport metal catalysts, TECTRONIC and SWITCHTRONIC, which allows the twin-turbo V8 engine to develop 699 hp (514 kW) and 647 lb-ft (877 Nm) of torque.

NOVITEC also fulfills the most unusual wishes regarding the cockpit design by customer request.

Source: Novitec

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Ferrari Roma Spider with 704 HP