Novitec, located in Stetten, Bavaria, Germany, is a tuner that specializes in modifications for Italian marques such as Ferrari, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Lamborghini. In 2007, Novitec also spawned Novitec Tridente, an arm of the business dedicated to Maserati tuning. Another division of the company, Spofec, focuses on tuning Rolls-Royce vehicles. For Lamborghinis, the tuning is handled by Novitec's Torado division, whereas for Ferraris, the modifications are undertaken by the Rosso division. Novitec modifications are generally focused on performance oriented parts that improve the way Ferraris brake, handle, and accelerate. In 2004, Novitec unveiled their first project: a twin-supercharged Ferrari 360 which made 565 hp, up significantly from the stock number of 400 hp. The second Novitec Rosso project was to twin-supercharge the Ferrari F430. Novitec has released several versions of the car with an original 636 hp model and later with an upgraded 707 hp model. In an article in the Nov/Dec issue of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine the author said after driving the car that, "It's a humbling experience to drive a car that can outperform your own desires, but it's not without its rewards."