More power, sportier handling, new and larger tyre/wheel combinations, matching suspension modifications, and a new front spoiler, are the main changes Novitec has brought to the Fiat 500 as the tuner offers its own interpretation.

Powerful, agile and exclusive: These three attributes best describe the Novitec customisation program for the new Fiat 500, says the German tuning firm. Engine tuning with up to 131 hp (96.4 kW), even sportier handling characteristics, with 16- and 17-inch tyre/wheel combinations, and matching suspension modifications, as well as a more striking front end thanks to the new Novitec front spoiler make the small Italian car even more desirable.

The aerodynamic-enhancement section is mounted to the production apron and lends the Fiat 500 an even more striking face. Integrated air dams provide cooling air to the front brakes. The front spoiler sells for 159 euros MSRP.

With the Powerrail 4 module for the 1.3 JTD turbodiesel model Novitec offers powerful engine tuning but at a low cost. The auxiliary control module is designed as a plug-and-play unit that can be installed in just a few minutes. It costs just 335 euros and increases power output of the common-rail engine from standard 70 hp (51.5 kW) to 83 hp (61 kW). It reduces the sprinting time from rest to 100 km/h to 11.9 seconds, while the top speed grows from 160 to 165 km/h.

More driving fun through supercharging will soon be available from Novitec for the 16-valve 1.4-litre engine of the Fiat 500 100 bhp model. The mechanical supercharger provides a linear power development that reaches its peak of 131 hp (96.4 kW) at 6,200 rpm. Simultaneously, peak torque grows from standard 131 Nm to 172 Nm at 5,300 rpm. Thus powered the two-door car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 198 km/h.

With or without engine tuning: the Novitec stainless-steel sport mufflers, available with one or two tailpipes, lend the engine a more powerful exhaust note.

Novitec optimizes the agile handling of the Fiat 500 with custom-tailored wheels and corresponding sophisticated suspension solutions. The Novitec N8 multi-spoke wheels start at 129 euros and are available in sizes 7Jx16 and 7Jx17. Customer can choose from silver, matte-black with a polished rim or chrome-look wheels, and from tyres up to size 215/35 R 17 at both the front and back. 

Novitec also offers sports springs that complement the sporty low-profile tyres. They are used in combination with the production shock absorbers. Novitec also offers a complete height-adjustable coil-over sport suspension with a lowering range between 30 and 80 millimetres. The cockpit meanwhile can be customised with sporty accessories such as aluminium pedals.