Novitec Rosso is a German tuning company known for coaxing extra horsepower from Ferrari engines. Now they have a division called Novitec Tridente—which refers to the brand’s trident logo, not the gum—charged with modifying Maseratis. Tridente has tuning packages for the Quattroporte and GranTurismo that offer over 150 more horsepower than stock.The company’s package for the Maserati GranTurismo S bumps engine output to 600 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque, versus 440 hp and 360 lb-ft in the stock car. Changes to the 4.7-liter V-8 engine consist of a supercharger offering up 5.4 psi of boost, a water-to-air intercooler, a new intake, bigger fuel injectors, and a reprogrammed engine computer. Novitec Tridente claims the car is good for 195 mph yet still meets European emissions standards.
Outside, Pirelli tires wrap lightweight wheels measuring 20 inches front, 21 inches rear. A new body kit, comprising a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser, is said to reduce lift. Finally, the GranTurismo receives a new suspension with adjustable height and damping settings. The entire package costs the equivalent of $30,000.
If four-doors are your thing, the tuners have worked up a similar package for the Quattroporte S and Quattroporte Sport GTS. Power climbs to 590 hp and 422 lb-ft, thanks to a 5.1-psi supercharger, a water-to-air intercooler, a new intake manifold, larger fuel injectors, and a reprogrammed engine computer. (The stock S makes 425 hp, while the Sport GTS begins life with 433.) The tweaked cars are said to be capable of 183 mph. The modified Quattroporte also scores adjustable suspension components, 21-inch wheels, and a subtle carbon-fiber rear spoiler . The conversion costs about $25,500. Pay extra, and Tridente will deck out your car’s interior with full leather-and-alcantara treatments, a Blu-ray DVD player, or a high-speed internet connection.
