NOVITEC gives the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri a carbon edge
Ferrari’s front‑engined V12 has barely settled into garages and NOVITEC already has a thorough upgrade path for owners who want sharper looks, louder vocals, and a lower stance. The 2026 NOVITEC Ferrari 12Cilindri package leans hard into visible carbon, staggered forged wheels, a ride-height drop, and a valve‑controlled exhaust system, while power adders for the 6.5‑liter V12 are still cooking in the background.
The base car: Ferrari’s newest V12 benchmark
The Ferrari 12Cilindri replaces the 812 lineage (think 812 Superfast and 812 Competizione) and arrives as both Coupe and Spider. Its naturally aspirated 6.5‑liter V12 spins to a heady 9,500 rpm, helped by titanium connecting rods and lightweight aluminum pistons. Output is quoted at 830 cv (about 818 hp) and roughly 500 lb‑ft of torque. Ferrari claims the Coupe sprints to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds (call 0–60 mph roughly 2.8–2.9 seconds) and sails past 211 mph. Beyond the engine, chassis tech includes four‑wheel independent steering, brake‑by‑wire, and an active aero system that adjusts flaps to balance drag and downforce. The bonnet opens forward, old‑school GT style.
Inside, the 12Cilindri follows Ferrari’s modern layout with three digital displays and material choices that now include recycled‑polyester Alcantara. The Spider variant carries specific structural changes and a distinct weight distribution relative to the Coupe, which subtly alters its behavior.
Design commentary: crisp factory surfacing, sharpened by NOVITEC
The 12Cilindri’s design steps away from the more ornate 812 era. It reads clean and lean—long hood, fastback tail, full‑width rear lighting—while still looking properly front‑engine Ferrari. NOVITEC’s pieces don’t rewrite the sheetmetal; they trace it. The look gets tauter, more technical, and a touch meaner. Not everyone will crave the extra aggression, but the add‑ons are carefully shaped rather than tacked‑on ornaments.
Carbon aero, piece by piece
NOVITEC’s aero catalog is finished in exposed carbon and is designed to work with the 12Cilindri’s stock body. Up front, a slim carbon lip mounts to the factory bumper to increase front axle load. At the rear, a subtle lip on the deck aids stability. The pair is meant to add balanced downforce when speeds climb.
The menu doesn’t stop there. You can swap the hood’s dual outlets for carbon versions, fit a carbon panel at the base of the windshield, and add new inserts aft of the front wheel arches. Carbon mirror caps, rocker panels that visually lower the sides, and a rear diffuser formed from the same composite round out the bodywork set.
Forged wheels and a lower stance
Wheels are a joint effort with Vossen and are forged then CNC‑machined. NOVITEC offers three styles in a staggered setup: 10Jx21 inches at the front and 12Jx22 at the rear. The NF11 design shown in brand materials uses five paired spokes that stretch to the rim edge and a faux center‑lock look. Finishes span a wide color palette.
Tires spec at 275/35 ZR21 front and 325/30 ZR22 rear. To tighten the posture further, NOVITEC sports springs lower the car by roughly 30 mm (about 1.2 inches). It visually emphasizes the wedge shape and should quicken reactions, though the drop will make driveway angles and speed bumps more of a conversation. Four‑wheel steering helps keep the big GT feeling light on its feet despite the extra wheel diameter.
Exhaust hardware and the gold flourish
With engine tuning still under development, NOVITEC’s power play for now is its high‑performance exhaust. Every version uses actively controlled butterfly valves, so the car can run quiet enough on the commute and then open up when you want the V12 to sing. The four oval outlets measure 112 x 100 mm and can be finished in black or—because some owners will appreciate the theater—coated in 999 fine gold.
The flagship system swaps stainless for ultralight, high‑temperature INCONEL, the alloy you expect to find in top‑tier motorsport. NOVITEC also lists freer‑flowing, lighter sports catalysts to further improve response. As always, check local regulations before swapping emissions parts; some of this gear is best suited to off‑highway use.
Cabin tailoring
Ferrari’s latest cockpit mixes a driver‑centric display, a central touchscreen, and a passenger screen, an approach we first saw hit its stride in the Roma. NOVITEC’s role inside is to build to taste: color, stitching, materials, and layouts can be specified down to the detail, including sustainable trims that echo Ferrari’s own recycled‑Alcantara offering. It’s custom shop work rather than a one‑size kit.
Position in the Ferrari universe
The 12Cilindri carries the torch for front‑engine V12 GTs, a line that runs through 812 Superfast and 812 Competizione. It’s the cleanest design of the bunch, yet the tech list is the most ambitious: 9,500‑rpm redline, four‑wheel steer, and active aero. NOVITEC’s parts don’t change that character; they underline it. Whether the carbon lip and diffuser will materially benefit lap times is beside the point for many owners—the package adds visual focus to a car that already reads like a greatest‑hits album from Maranello.
Performance numbers and price snapshot
Key figures for the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri: 6.5‑liter naturally aspirated V12, 830 cv (818 hp), about 500 lb‑ft of torque, 9,500‑rpm redline, 0–62 mph in 2.9 seconds for the Coupe (about 3.0 seconds for the Spider), and a top speed north of 211 mph. U.S. pricing for the 12Cilindri is expected to land in the mid‑$400,000 range for the Coupe with the Spider higher depending on options. NOVITEC has not published full U.S. pricing for the carbon, suspension, wheel, and exhaust catalog at the time of writing, but history suggests the complete transformation will add a healthy five‑figure (or more) line to the invoice.
The final lap
NOVITEC’s take on the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri is measured: aero that follows the factory lines, properly engineered forged wheels up to 22 inches, a real drop from sport springs, and a valved exhaust that lets the V12 breathe and bellow. The gold‑plated INCONEL option is a bit flamboyant, sure, but that’s part of the brand’s appeal. If you love the cleaner design direction of Ferrari’s newest V12 yet want it leaner, lower, and louder, this package does exactly that without erasing the car’s core identity. And we’ll be watching for the promised engine upgrades next.
-Ed
2026 NOVITEC Ferrari 12Cilindri
