The Lamborghini Urus will undergo a facelift, coinciding with the arrival of a plug-in hybrid powertrain that is expected to outperform the existing non-electrified setup in terms of power. Fortunately, owners of the Urus S and Urus Performante models can turn to Novitec to take advantage of the functionality of their twin-turbo V8 engines. Novitec also offers a variety of visual and handling enhancements for those models.
Novitec is no stranger to the Urus, offering tuning packages for the functional SUV since 2019. The newest additions to the line-up closely resemble the original, leaving aside the slightly modified styling cues of the S and Performante models.
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The most striking feature of Novitec’s Esteso bodykit is the fender extensions, which look like OEM parts, despite adding a width of 10 mm (0.4 inches) at the front and 12 mm (0.47 inches) at the back. These are combined with naked carbon bits on the splitter, side gills, and intake garnish, alongside an optional full-carbon hood, a larger diffuser, a roof spoiler, and a lip spoiler. Novitec’s aero components are not only for show, as the company claims they reduce front-axle lift at high speeds.
The wider stance of Novitec’s Urus S and Performante is made even sportier by the lower suspension, bringing the SUV 25 mm (1 inch) closer to the ground. The same degree of reduction applies to the Urus S’s air suspension, well. transforming it from an SUV to a hypersedan.
As for the wheels, the tuner chose the NL5 design developed in collaboration with Vosen, measuring 23 inches in diameter and shod in performance rubber. Finally, the SUV’s quad tailpipes are finished in matte black and are said to offer a “more thrilling” sound.
The 4. 0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine has been tuned to produce 771 hp (575 kW / 782 hp) and 1,032 Nm (761. 2 lb-ft) of torque, which is a significant increase from 657 hp (490 kW / 666 hp). However, Novitec’s Urus is less rugged than ABT’s Lamborghini Urus Scatenato, which develops 799 hp (596 kW / 810 hp).
According to Novitec, the Lamborghini Urus Esteso accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.1 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the stock model. Simultaneously, it achieves a slightly higher top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph) compared to the factory-spec Urus Performante’s 306 km/h (190 mph).
The frame kit is available for Urus, Urus Performante, and Urus S, making Novitec innovations available to everyone.