Ferrari SF90 XX Gets Tuned: How Novitec Turned a Hypercar Up to 11

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Ferrari's already absurd SF90 XX just got more ridiculous. Novitec has tuned the first example of Maranello's track-focused hybrid monster, and the results are predictably unhinged.

The German tuning house took Ferrari's 4.0L twin-turbo V8 and cranked up the volume—literally and figuratively.

Their bespoke exhaust system adds roughly 30 hp to the combustion engine alone, pushing it to approximately 827 hp.

Combined with the hybrid system, total output now reaches a brain-melting 1,060 horsepower.

Let that sink in. Over a thousand horsepower in a street-legal Ferrari wearing the hallowed XX badge.

Engineering That Makes Sense

Novitec's approach shows rare restraint. No gaudy body kits. No ridiculous spoilers.

They focused on the exhaust—a thermally insulated masterpiece available in either stainless steel or ultra-lightweight INCONEL alloy.

The system incorporates 100-cell metal sport catalysts for improved gas flow and thermal efficiency.

For those wanting maximum flex, Novitec offers 999 fine gold plating on the heat shields. Excessive? Absolutely. Effective at heat dissipation? Also yes.

Electronic butterfly valves let you choose between "I respect my neighbors" and "I want to wake the dead" exhaust notes.

Wheels, Stance, and Subtlety

Novitec's wheel game proves equally thoughtful:

  • Custom forged carbon fiber NF9 or NF11 wheels
  • Staggered sizing (20"/21" front, 21" rear) to emphasize the wedge profile
  • Paired with custom-calibrated sports springs

The suspension mods maintain Ferrari's handling characteristics while giving the car a more aggressive stance.

Aerodynamically, Novitec left well enough alone. Ferrari's engineers already nailed the aero package. The only addition: bespoke exposed carbon fiber mirror covers.

Performance That Warps Reality

Acceleration figures drop to approximately 2.3 seconds for the 0-62 mph sprint.

Top speed hovers around 199 mph.

Torque from the combustion engine alone reaches roughly 840 Nm at 6,200 rpm.

These aren't improvements the SF90 XX needed. They're improvements it deserved.

Novitec's restraint proves there's an art to tuning hypercars. Rather than reinventing Ferrari's masterpiece, they simply turned up the volume on what already worked.

The result isn't just faster—it's more theatrical, more visceral, and somehow even more special than the unicorn it started as.

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