- Novitec tunes the limited-production Ferrari Daytona SP3.
- New V12 exhaust adds power and optional gold plating.
- Factory bodywork stays, but car rides on Vossen wheels.
The Ferrari Icona series represents some of the most exclusive machines ever to leave Maranello. It is the brand at its most nostalgic and most indulgent. Still, in the tuning world, even rarities are seen as opportunities. Novitec looked at the sculpted lines of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 and concluded that even this one could be improved, at least in their eyes.
The limited-production hypercar already carries the most powerful naturally-aspirated V12 in Ferrari’s lineup, producing 829 hp (618 kW / 840 PS). For Novitec, that was a starting point. A reworked high-performance exhaust system lifts output by 28 hp (21 kW), bringing the total to 868 hp (638 kW / 880 PS).
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Besides the extra grunt, the new exhaust promises an improved soundtrack, although owners can always change the tone via the electronically controlled sound management system. According to the tuner, the spectrum ranges from “decidedly subtle” to something far closer to a V12 heard on a race track.
If you do not spot any changes at the rear, that is because the new hardware still exhales through the standard dual tailpipes. The visual drama stays the same. Beneath the rear deck, however, the system is thermally insulated and can be specified with 999 fine gold-plating to improve heat management.
Respect For Ferrari Designers
In terms of styling, Novitec treated the Daytona SP3 with restraint. There is no N-Largo widebody transformation here. The flowing bodywork remains untouched, free from additional aerodynamic elements.
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The only difference is the new set of forged center-lock wheels by Vossen, measuring 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear. Unlike other Ferrari builds, Novitec doesn’t mention any changes to the suspension setup.
Inside, customization remains an option. The tuner offers to retrim the two-seat cabin in virtually any shade of leather or Alcantara. That flexibility may appeal to buyers who appreciate the car but not necessarily the original specification.
An Expensive Treat
Speaking of buyers, the original price was roughly $2.3 million in 2021, but the Ferrari Daytona SP3 now changes hands for considerably more on the secondary market. With values climbing like that, it is no surprise Novitec resisted the urge to get carried away with visual modifications.
Last year, Ferrari auctioned the 600th and final example of the SP3 for a staggering $26 million during the Monterey Car Week, with all of the funds going to charity.
