When Ferrari won the cap When 599 Icona Daytona SP3s were produced in 2021, it was clear they had created something untouchable. It’s a barchetta-style homage to the brand’s prototypes that dominated Le Mans in the 1960s, with the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 road engine ever built. But Novitec, the Bavarian company that has been surgically enhancing the Italian exotica since 1989, was thought to have room for improvement.

the core of the problem

The highlight here is from Novitec. Meticulously tuned exhaust systemcomplete with metal catalyst and full insulation. The German tuner extracts an additional 28 horsepower from Ferrari’s 6.5-liter F140HC V12 by optimizing exhaust gas flow and reducing backpressure, bringing total output to 868 horsepower. That’s not a huge jump on paper, but with the naturally aspirated engine already revving as high as 9,500 rpm, every pony counts.

The exhaust itself features electronically controlled sound management, allowing the driver to switch between subtle and tones. full throttle racing car cry out from Inside the cockpit. For those who want to go the extra mile (and those who own a Daytona SP3 probably do), Novitec offers optional 999 solid gold plating on the entire system to further optimize heat dissipation. Importantly, this setup retains the stock tailpipes, so the SP3’s flowing rear end design is not compromised.

wheels and details

Novitec has partnered with American manufacturer Vossen to develop three designs of high-tech forged wheels specifically for this program. The staggered setup combines 9.5J x 20 tires with 265/30 ZR20 tires on the front and 345/30 ZR21 tires on the 12.5J x 21 tires in the rear, emphasizing the car’s wedge shape while maintaining the beauty of the center lock befitting the car. multi-million dollar hypercar. There’s no N-Largo widebody treatment or aggressive aero add-ons here. Novitec understood the challenge by respecting what Ferrari designers had created and improving on it.

Inside the Tuner, the two-seater cabin can be fully customized with any shade of leather or Alcantara, finished by hand at the Stetten facility.

spec sheet

Price and availability

Novitec’s Daytona SP3 program is currently available through authorized dealers worldwide. Pricing has not been disclosed, but these upgrades will add a significant premium considering the base SP3 starts at over $2 million and is currently trading for well above that on the secondary market.