Novitec, the Germany tuner has come out with a range of
enhancements for the Maserati Ghibi GranLusso and GranSport. They’re available for a
range of gasoline and diesel engines offered on the mid-size Italian sedan. But
the one we’re most intrigued by is the most powerful among them.
By fitting its latest N-Tronic engine-control
module, Novitec has increased output from the twin-turbo V6 in the Ghibi S or
the all-wheel-drive S Q4 from 430 hp and 580 Nm of
torque up to 494 hp and 660 Nm of torque. That’s enough to
send it rocketing from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, increasing
the top speed from 286 km/h to 296 km/h.
Need a more economical diesel? Novitec can help you there, too. The 3.0-liter diesel six gets an extra 47 hp and 80 Nm to drop the 0-100 km/h time down to 5.6 seconds – seven
tenths quicker than before.
Along with the engine enhancements, the tuner’s also
offering a sportier exhaust and aero kit. Developed in the wind tunnel and
crafted from carbon fiber, the package includes a choice of two front spoilers,
new rocker panels, and rear spoiler. Of course there’s new rolling stock on
offer: 22-inch Novitec NM1 alloys fitted to an adjustable coilover suspension.
And there’s a full range of interior enhancements available to the customer’s
taste as well.
