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The first example arrives in a vivid purple shade, echoing the iconic Diablo SE 30 made famous in Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl video all the way back in 1996. Novitec has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade package for the Lamborghini Revuelto, transforming the hybrid supercar into an even more aggressive and powerful version, with the project centering on a carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit developed using wind tunnel testing.

In stock guise, Lamborghini's Revuelto is already a prime example of modern performance, but Novitec has decided that 1,001 horsepower simply wasn't enough, turning the hybrid Revuelto into a 1,048-hp purple monster by adding carbon fiber aerodynamic bits with an exhaust system that aims to sing like a classic V12. The tuner hasn't disclosed pricing on the fettled Lambo hybrid, but it's reported that the entire 2026 run has already been spoken for. The Lamborghini forum split is predictable — half say it's unnecessary gilding, half say Novitec finally gave the Revuelto's hybrid guilt a beating heart.

Novitec unveils a fresh tuning package for the Revuelto supercar, with the supercar gaining aero parts, exhaust upgrades, and chassis tweaks, with a deep purple finish paying tribute to the legendary Diablo SE 30. In collaboration with American wheel specialists Vossen, Novitec developed bespoke NL5 forged wheels featuring center-locks, measuring 21 inches in the front and 22 inches in the rear, with a set of sport springs lowering the ride height by about 25 millimeters, dropping the center of gravity and giving the car a pouncing stance. The easiest way to distinguish the Novitec-tuned supercar from the standard Revuelto are the quad tailpipes of the upgraded exhaust system, with the central pipes slightly larger than the outer ones, mounted in a custom surround between the taillights, available in stainless steel or lightweight Inconel, which can be plated in 999 fine gold for improved heat dissipation. Another option is an active sound management system with butterfly valves, allowing the driver to adjust the exhaust note depending on the occasion. This is boutique tuning at its least apologetic: the Revuelto gets the V12 sonics it deserved, the howl of a naturally aspirated engine untethered from the hybrid's muffled reserve.

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296 Speciale deliveries begin: 435kg of downforce at 250km/h, 80% generated below the skin — and €407k for the coupe before you option anything.

€407k coupe, €462k Speciale A spider; 2026 model year deliveries now underway with more power, less weight, and aero tuned under the body rather than via wings. Ferrarichat sentiment: broadly approving — the understated aero reads as maturity, not compromise, though the V6 camp is still quietly outnumbered by the 12-cylinder faithful.

The 296 Speciale follows a long lineage of Ferrari 'Special Series' track-to-road cars: 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale, 488 Pista. Each generation shaved weight, added downforce, and raised the ask. The 296 Speciale goes harder on underwing aero than any of its predecessors — 80% of the 435kg of downforce at 250km/h happens beneath the bodywork, making the car look deceptively restrained from the outside while working furiously underneath. An S-duct-style intake in the front bonnet splits air between braking and acceleration duties. It faces down the incoming Porsche 992 GT2 RS, which Ferrari's own engineers cited directly as the target. The Speciale A (spider) adds €55k for the open-top experience. Customers who ordered in 2025 are now taking delivery; new commissions face a multi-year wait. The community debate centres on whether a V6 hybrid deserves the Speciale badge — the 12-cylinder die-hards remain unconvinced, but the lap times don't care.

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