Novitec, located in Stetten, Bavaria, Germany, is a tuner that specializes in modifications for Italian marques such as Ferrari, Fiat , Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini In 2007 Novitec also spawned Novitec Tridente, an arm of the business dedicated to Maserati tuning. Another division of the company, Spofec, focuses on tuning Rolls-Royce vehicles. Novitec modifications are generally focused on performance oriented parts that improve the way Ferraris brake, handle and accelerate. In 2004 Novitec unveiled their first project: a twin-supercharged Ferrari 360 which made , up significantly from the stock number of . The second Novitec Rosso project was to twin-supercharge the Ferrari F430. Novitec has released several versions of the car with an original model and later with an upgraded model. In an article in the Nov/Dec issue of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine the author said after driving the car that, "It's a humbling experience to drive a car that can outperform your own desires, but it's not without its rewards." At the 2007 Essen Motor Show, Novitec Rosso unveiled modifications for the Ferrari 599 and announced that they will be working on a supercharger system to increase the car's performance from the already substantial horsepower output of , to nearer the mark. References External links Novitec Rosso F430 test drive Novitec Rosso for the Ferrari 599 GTB Auto parts suppliers of Germany Automotive motorsports and performance companies Ferrari