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The new Fiat 500 may be Car of the Year, but Novitec can always find a way to improve on things like performance and exclusivity when it comes to Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and of course Fiat

Starting with the engines, Novitec has taken the 13 liter JTD turbo-diesel to 83 hp / 61 kW from its stock 70 hp / 515 kW, reducing its 0-100 km/h sprint time to 119 seconds and raising its top speed to 165 km/h All this is possible through a plug-and-play control module available for just Euro 335

The 14 liter 16-valve petrol engine receives a supercharger, boosting its output to 131 hp / 964 kW while torque increases from 131 Nm to 172 Nm The nimble little engine can propel the Fiat 500 from 0 to 100 km/h in just 88 seconds while its top speed is 198 km/h

Novitec also offers a stainless steel exhaust with either one or two exhaust tips, a front apron with spoiler and additional air dams and 16 or 17 inch multi-spoke wheels (up to 215/35 R 17 for front and rear) with matching suspension modifications There are two option in regards to the suspension, either sport springs in combination with the production shock absorbers or a height-adjustable coil-over sport suspension set which can lower the car from 30 mm to 80mm
Source: Novitec