Novitec is a Germany-based tuning company located in Stetten. Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Tesla, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, and Maserati are just a few of the brands that the Bavarian auto tuner specializes in customizing.
Tridente, a division of the company that specializes in tuning Maserati vehicles, was founded in 2007. Spofec, a separate branch of Novitec, focuses exclusively on Rolls-Royce automobiles.
Since its founding in 1989, Novitec has developed into a well-known tuner specializing in changing sections of cars designed for performance. One of the German company’s most special pieces of art is the Maserati Levante Esteso V2.
The Levante already stands out from more mainstream luxury SUVs because of its unusual design and thoroughbred engine power, which are both derived from its Ferrari roots. The Levante also has a more distinctive feel because of its wide range of custom options, which range from different inside leathers and materials to the color of its brake calipers.
The Maserati Levante received a significant performance increase and a more attractive exterior from the famous refining expert Novitec. But to fully understand how different and special the Maserati Levante Esteso V2 is, we need to first look at the Maserati Levante itself.
An Overview Of The 2019 Maserati Levante
The Levante, named after the balmy Mediterranean winds, marked the debut of the famous trident badge on an SUV, ushering in a new season for the brand.
The Levante is renowned for being a sumptuous, athletic, and distinctively Italian specimen of the tall-bodied breed. This ensures that it attracts attention quicker than other competitors with more subdued styles.
The Maserati stands out even more thanks to distinctive features like an optional silk interior, exquisitely burnished wood trim, and a ferocious exhaust growl reminiscent of a Ferrari.
For 2019, the Levante family welcomed two new models, both of which have more potent V-8 engines. The top-dog Trofeo produces 590 horsepower compared to the GTS's 550.
The 2019 Levante differs from the model from the previous year in a number of other ways. This includes three new wheel designs, new leather interior options (offered in black, tan, and red colors), a redesigned gearshift lever, new interior trims (carbon fiber, metal, and open-pore wood), and a revitalized color palette with nine new hues.
GranSport variants feature distinctive front and rear bumpers and piano-black and matte-black external details. GranLusso vehicles have a rear spoiler and a chrome grille insert.
So, how does the Maserati Levante Esteso V2 differ from this?
The Maserati Levante Esteso Is Easily One Of The Fastest SUVs Ever
Novitec modified the crossover's twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-8 engine with a process controller so that it may produce 624 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque. This is an increase from 590 horsepower and 538 lb-ft.
All four of the Levante's wheels receive power from the eight-speed automatic transmission paired with the Ferrari-built engine. According to Novitec, this vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. With it, you should be able to complete the Starbucks drive-through in record time. It reaches a top speed of 192 mph.
One may even modify their twin-turbo V6 Levante S' 487 horsepower and 487 ft-lb of torque if they don't have the Trofeo model. You are also not excluded if you own a Diesel Levante because Novitec can upgrade this engine to 318 horsepower and 502 lb-ft.
With the diesel variants, the Novitec plug-and-play module for the standard electronic Active Sound System of the exhaust system provides even more increased driving enjoyment. The control device makes the V6 turbodiesel exhaust noise more exhilarating when "Sport" mode is set in the cockpit.
The Build Is Also Tweaked Up With A Sportier, Streamlined Look
The Novitec designers created a significant impact with their interesting widebody adaptations for the sports cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren.
The Esteso widebody variant is also included in the Maserati Levante GranSport, GTS, and Trofeo models. It makes the SUV look quite remarkable. Novitec make every component of this conversion from PUR-Rim in OEM quality. This satisfies the highest requirements for accurate fit, paintability, and simplicity of installation.
After the sweeping Esteso fender flares at the front and back axles are installed, the Levante expands to an astounding size. This amounts to ten centimeters more up front and twelve centimeters more behind the axle compared to a production vehicle.
The Levante's Novitec rocker panels create an aerodynamically efficient transition between the wider wheel arches. This also gives the vehicle a more hunched-over and streamlined appearance.
The eight-piece kit also includes extensions to connect the flares to the front and back bumpers. Additionally, the Novitec naked carbon rear spoiler is an optional accessory for the Levante. The exciting Esteso design is made even sportier by the Novitec naked-carbon hood scoop, which is also an optional feature.