The Ferrari Daytona SP3 already sits at the very top of Maranello’s modern hierarchy. Part of the Italian marque's revered 'Icona Series', and limited to just 599 examples, it pairs a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 with a design that references Ferrari’s 1960s sports prototypes, making it one of the most highly desirable modern-day hypercars. German tuner Novitec has decided to further up the ante with some subtle visual and performance upgrades.
One of the key-highlights includes a custom high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts that reduces back pressure and improves gas flow from the 6.5-liter twelve-cylinder powerplant. The result is a 28-horsepower increase, lifting total output to 868 horsepower, over the standard car's 840-horsepower.
The system is thermally insulated to reduce heat accumulation in the engine bay, which in turn supports more consistent power delivery under sustained load. For those seeking maximum heat dissipation, NOVITEC will also offer 999 fine gold plating across the exhaust components. The stock exhaust tips have been retained, preserving the original rear aesthetic.
The company pairs this hardware with electronically controlled sound management. From the cockpit, the driver can adjust the exhaust note from restrained to fully open. With the flaps deployed, the V12 hardens into a sharper, higher frequency tone.
The stealthy satin gray finish seen here offers an alternative perspective to appreciate the Daytona SP3’s dramatic 1960s-inspired bodywork, a form that pays homage to the Ferrari 330 P3/4, Ferrari 412 P, and Ferrari 350 Can-Am. White contrasting center stripes and an accented engine cover sharpen the visual contrast.
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NOVITEC also collaborated with Vossen in the United States to engineer forged wheels specifically for the SP3’s proportions. In this configuration, black finish five-spoke center lock wheels feature yellow centers color-matched to the Ferrari shield, a direct reference to Ferrari’s 1967 1-2-3 finish at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Inside, NOVITEC reworks leather and Alcantara to individual specification, tailoring trim, stitching, and color to each commission.
Most notably, NOVITEC’s upgrades respect the factory’s engineering and philosophy while extracting more intensity from an already historically significant platform, all without compromising the elements that make the Daytona SP3 so special in the first place.
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