Novitec Rosso TuLesto

Ah, the many companies looking to get into the high-end supercar market. Add a new one to the list, Novitec Rosso, a Ferrari tuning company based in Stetten, Germany.

Look a bit familiar? That's because it is. As a Ferrari tuner, the TuLesto is based on the Ferrari F430. They didn't say as much but you can tell. However, the TuLesto is unlike anything else Novitec has ever done; the styling and bodywork have been heavily modified. The car was designed in celebration of the tuner's 20th anniversary.

The TuLesto will be one of the most exclusive of exclusive vehicles. Based off a Ferrari, for only 11 of Novitec's customers. Germany meets Italy huh? Italian name and car with a German twist. Not bad!

The rear has been been heavily redesigned as well and it's looking good; definitely my favorite angle of the car. Each TuLesto will have 777 horsepower, propelling the car to 3.4 second 0-60 times and a 217 mph top speed. Transmission options are singular: a six-speed semi-automatic paddleshifter.

The business of improving on Ferraris must be a tricky thing, but Novitec has been doing it for 20 years so they must be doing something right. There hasn't been any mention of the car's asking price but I'm sure it will be enormous. After all, consider just the price of the basis car and that's before the asking price of the conversions to to the body, interior and engine. Pretty crazy! Launch date hasn't been announced yet but I'll be sure to keep you updated on the latest.