- Novitec’s revised exhaust increases the Daytona SP3’s output from 618kW to 638kW.
- The system retains standard tailpipes and offers optional 999 fine gold plating.
- Forged 20-inch front and 21-inch rear centre-lock wheels replace the originals.
If you thought Ferrari’s 618kW Daytona SP3 was already operating at the upper limits of excess, Novitec would like a quiet word. The German tuner has turned its attention to the limited-run Icona hypercar, adding more power without disturbing the factory styling.
At the heart of the upgrade is a redesigned high-performance exhaust system for the naturally aspirated V12. Standard output sits at 829hp (618kW), but Novitec’s changes extract an additional 21kW, lifting the total to 638kW.
Louder, hotter, stronger
The new exhaust doesn’t just chase numbers. Novitec says the system enhances the car’s voice, aided by electronically controlled sound management. The range, according to the company, spans from “decidedly subtle” to something much closer to a race-bred V12 at full song.
Interestingly, the visual signature remains untouched. The upgraded system still exits through the standard dual tailpipes, so there’s no obvious giveaway from behind. Beneath the surface, however, the hardware is thermally insulated and can even be specified with 999 fine gold plating, designed to improve heat management.
It’s an indulgent detail for a car that was never meant to be ordinary.
Hands off the bodywork
Novitec has shown unusual restraint elsewhere. There’s no widebody conversion, no extra aero flicks or bolt-on theatrics. The sculpted body remains as Ferrari intended.
The most visible change is a fresh set of forged centre-lock wheels developed with Vossen, sized 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear. Novitec has not detailed any suspension revisions, suggesting the factory setup remains intact.
Inside, buyers can commission a bespoke retrim in almost any leather or Alcantara finish, tailoring the two-seat cabin beyond Ferrari’s original palette.
Hypercar money
When launched in 2021, the Daytona SP3 carried an original price of around US$2.3 million. Values have since climbed significantly on the secondary market. In 2023, Ferrari auctioned the 600th and final example for US$26 million during Monterey Car Week, with proceeds directed to charity.
With numbers like that, it’s perhaps no surprise Novitec limited itself to mechanical tweaks rather than cosmetic surgery. For those who already own one of Maranello’s most exclusive V12s, an extra 21kW (and optional gold under the engine cover) may be just enough to stand apart from the other 599.
