When it comes to supercars, excess isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. So, while the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale might already crank out a heady 1,016 horsepower from its plug-in hybrid setup, some enthusiasts still find themselves wondering, “But what if it had just a bit more?” Enter Novitec, the tuning house that’s never met a Ferrari it didn’t think could be faster, louder, and sharper.
Turn It Up: 1,045 Horses of Hybrid Havoc
Let’s start with the headline: 1,045 horsepower. Novitec’s upgrades begin with the twin-turbo V8, which gets a high-flow exhaust made from either stainless steel or superlight Inconel alloy. The setup includes 100-cell catalysts to keep it emissions-legal, while also uncorking an even angrier exhaust note and shaving off some parasitic power loss. The result? A 29-hp bump from the engine alone, bringing it to 816 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque—before the electric motors even join the party.
This new exhaust system doesn’t just sound great and boost performance. It’s insulated to cut underhood temperatures, keeping things cool under pressure. Want even more flash? Gold-plated heat shields are on the options list, because why not have a little bling with your boost?
Lower, Meaner, and Still Classy
Power is only part of the package. Novitec also revisited the suspension, fitting specially tuned springs that drop the ride height by an inch. That lower center of gravity helps sharpen the SF90’s already razor-like reflexes. And then there’s the rubber: a new partnership with Vossen brings three different forged wheel designs to the mix. The standard setup sees 20-inch wheels up front and 21s in the rear, enhancing the car’s aggressive stance. The show car rolls on black NF11 wheels with center-lock–style hub covers. For those who want a bit more front-end footprint, 21-inch front wheels are available too.
Aerodynamics: If It Ain’t Broke…
In a rare display of tuner restraint, Novitec left Ferrari’s hardcore aero kit untouched. That means all the high-downforce goodies stay in place—rear fender Gurney flaps, aggressive dive planes, a huge front splitter, and the XX Stradale’s now-iconic rear wing. It’s good for 1,168 pounds of downforce at 155 mph, making it one of the stickiest Ferraris ever—second only to the new F80.
The Gentleman’s Tuner Car
What’s refreshing is how Novitec didn’t go full cartoon. There’s no wild body kit, no LED rave lights, no gratuitous vents. Just a subtle drop, refined wheels, and a healthy bump in performance. It’s a tuner car that actually looks like something Ferrari could’ve built—and maybe should have.
So, if your idea of the perfect supercar involves keeping the factory style intact while turning every other dial to eleven, Novitec’s SF90 XX Stradale might be exactly your kind of madness. More power, more drama, but done with taste? That’s a rare thing.
