Novitec styles the look of the Ferrari Portofino M and upgrades its power across three available levels

Perhaps it isn’t the most exclusive Ferrari in the Italian manufacturer’s catalogue, though I’m sure many of us would dream of having one in our garage, because exaggerated performance and an aggressive look aren’t always necessary. The Portofino M is one of those models that catches the eye with its beauty, its smooth and streamlined lines, which still harbour more than enough power with the Ferrari badge.

Many of you will think the Ferrari Portofino M isn’t the most suitable vehicle to be tuned, but specialists such as Mansory have already shown us that a more aggressive character can be achieved with a few subtle touches, and Novitec had already tried it earlier with a discreet tuning that didn’t clash at all with the rest of the car. It is precisely the people at Novitec who are back at it with the Ferrari Portofino M, additionally giving it more power that surpasses what they achieved a couple of years ago.

The exterior of Novitec’s Ferrari Portofino M follows the same line as the kit they created previously, understated but with clearly visible changes, with parts made entirely of carbon fibre. In this way, moldings in that material have been fitted to the front air intakes, the bonnet air outlets, the side gills, the mirror housings and a small rear spoiler. The interior, as is customary at Novitec, leaves the customer full freedom to choose from a wide selection of leather and Alcantara, allowing them to personalise it entirely to their taste.

The Ferrari Portofino M also has its ride height reduced, specifically by 35 millimetres thanks to the new springs fitted by Novitec. This not only makes the bodywork look more aggressive but also gives greater presence to the new wheels, which have been designed by Vossen and are 21 inches for the front axle and 22 inches for the rear axle, with several designs to choose from according to our preferences.

Mechanically, the Ferrari Portofino M is equipped with a 3,900 cc V8 engine that produces 629 CV together with 760 Nm of torque. This output is increased up to 704 CV, while torque rises up to 882 Nm, achieved thanks to Novitec’s N-Tronic engine control unit, which allows several parameters to be modified. For those who don’t want to increase power so much, Novitec offers two other lower levels, likewise with performance superior to the standard model.