NOVITEC N-LARGO is the name of a spectacular widebody version for the two Ferrari mid-engine models 488 GTB and 488 Spider now presented by NOVITEC, the world's leading refinement specialist for the sports cars from Maranello. Only eleven N-LARGO widebody versions of each body style will be built.

The NOVITEC body conversion impresses with its sophisticated combination of thrilling design and aerodynamic efficiency evident in every detail. It is made from feather-light yet high-strength carbon fibers. In addition, the N-LARGO is fitted with tailor-made and staggered three-piece NOVITEC NF6 NL hi-tech forged wheels with diameters of 21 and 22 inches. Additional features include an upgraded suspension with Front Lift system and a performance boost to 568 kW / 772 hp, which raises the top speed of the exclusive two-seater to 342 km/h.

By customer request, NOVITEC also tailors the cockpit in every aspect to the personal preferences of the N-LARGO owner.

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A width of 209 centimeters: With this impressive figure, the NOVITEC N-LARGO widebody version tops a production Ferrari 488 by precisely 14 centimeters at the rear axle. To this end, the NOVITEC designers styled thrillingly shaped side elements, which are seven centimeters wider than the production fenders on each side of the vehicle.

The larger wheel wells, for which NOVITEC designed precise-fit wheel-arch liners, then offer space for the NF6 NL wheels developed specifically for the NOVITEC N-LARGO. They have a three-piece design and are manufactured using hi-tech forging technology. What is more: The widebody version allowed designing an extremely concave wheel center with five intricate double-spokes. The rims of size 12Jx22 make full use of the newly created space with high-performance tires of size 335/25 ZR 22.

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To widen the track and emphasize the hourglass shape of the sports car, the front fenders are replaced with tailor-made N-LARGO fenders. They add seven centimeters to the width of the two-seater at the front axle. To achieve a markedly wedge-shaped appearance, NOVITEC opted for wheels of size 9Jx21 with tires of size 255/30 ZR 21 for the N-LARGO.

Fascinating looks were not the only objective in the development of the front and rear fender flares. The performance specifications also called for improving the air supply for brakes and engine. Three gill-shaped slots were integrated into the top of the front fenders, which help venting the air heated by the brakes from the wheel wells as quickly as possible. The rear side elements incorporate larger air vents for the engine bay. For improved cooling of the rear brakes, the N-LARGO rocker panels feature sophisticated air intakes. In addition, these aerodynamic-enhancement components direct the airstream between the N-LARGO fenders at the front and rear axle without turbulence.

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Of course, the bumpers and spoilers of the NOVITEC special model play a key role in its aerodynamic properties and its looks. The N-LARGO front and rear bumpers, which replace their production counterparts, were not only designed to adapt the flares.

The front bumper and the attached low-slung front spoiler, which like the side flaps is optionally available with a naked carbon finish, lend the two-seater a decidedly aggressive front-end design. In addition, the shape optimized in the wind tunnel reduces aerodynamic lift, which further increases the handling stability at high speeds.