Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin and Lotus Coilovers

On these cars, small details decide the kit. A Gallardo's lift system, a Maserati's Skyhook electronic dampers, a Vantage's piston rod size and an Elise's engine each change what fits. We carry forty-six kits for five makes, from Ferrari coilovers to Lotus kits.

Call before you order a coilover set: 1-800-460-9106.

A red Ferrari, a yellow Lamborghini and a blue Maserati lowered on coilovers on a lakeside villa road at golden hour

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

What changes the exotic coilover kit

Check the one that applies to your make first.

Lift systems

Gallardo kits are sold for cars with or without the nose lift system.

Electronic dampers

KW has separate kits for Maseratis with Skyhook and DB9s with electronic damping.

Hardware and engine

KW's Vantage kits differ by piston rod size, and Elise kits differ by engine.

BC Racing coilovers for exotics

Nine BC kits, four makes

BC Racing makes four series for these Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin and Lotus models: BR, DS, ER and ZX. BC makes no Lamborghini kit. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers The Maserati group

Four BC series across nine kits

Here is how the BC series differ on these cars.

BR and DS

BC Racing BR coilovers set compression and rebound together on one 30-click knob. DS adds a digressive piston.

It is an upright shock with a separate oil reservoir and 30 clicks each for compression and rebound.

BC calls it its most track-tested series. Here it comes only on the 2018 and later Vantage.

KW, Öhlins, Ksport and the rest

Here is what the other brands make for these cars. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.

KW has twenty-three kits across all five makes, often with separate versions for lift, Skyhook or damping.

Ksport

Ksport has nine kits for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Aston Martin.

Öhlins, Fortune Auto, Swift

We carry two Öhlins Huracan items, two Fortune Auto kits and one Swift spring set.

Three example exotics and their kits

2012 Gallardo LP560-4 with the lift system

Only one kit is for a car with the lift system.

Kit to look at: Ksport Gallardo LP560-4, with Hydraulic Lift System

2013 GranTurismo with Skyhook

KW's kit name says Skyhook, and BC's does not.

Kit to look at: KW GranTurismo (M145) with Skyhook (cancellation kit included). Call us about BC or Ksport.

2010 V8 Vantage

Check the piston rod size for KW.

Kits to look at: BC 2005-2017 Vantage V8 RWD, KW V8 Vantage (VH2) 12mm or 10mm piston rods

Every exotic kit we carry, by make

Ferrari comes first, and each card shows the full kit name.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

Ferrari coilovers: 550 to 458

Code: F131, F133, F141 (in KW kit names)

Good to know: BC makes a 360 RWD kit (BR) and a 458 Italia RWD kit (BR or DS). KW covers the 550 and 575M Maranello, 360 Modena and Spider, F430 incl. Spider, and 599 GTB. Ksport makes kits for the F360, F430, California and 458. Its F360 and F430 kit names say "Electronic Self-Levelling Unavailable". Fortune Auto makes a 575/550 kit.

Lamborghini: Gallardo and Huracan

Code: 140 (in KW kit names)

Good to know: The lift system decides the Gallardo kit. KW's two Gallardo kits are for cars "without OEM lift system" (OEM means factory). Ksport makes an LP560-4 kit "with Hydraulic Lift System" and one without that note. Öhlins sells a Huracan TTX Pro kit and a separate Huracan "Cancellation Kit, LAS". Swift Springs makes Gallardo LP550, LP560 and LP570 Sport Springs. BC makes no kit for these cars.

Maserati: 3200 GT to Ghibli

Code: M139, M145, M156, M157

Good to know: Skyhook (Maserati's electronic dampers) decides most KW kits. KW has Quattroporte (M139), GranTurismo (M145) and Ghibli (M156) kits for cars with or without Skyhook, and its later Quattroporte (M156) kit is for Skyhook cars. The with-Skyhook GranTurismo, Ghibli and M156 Quattroporte kits include a cancellation kit, which keeps warning lights off once the factory dampers are gone. The M139 with-Skyhook kits do not say so. BC makes GranTurismo RWD (BR), Ghibli RWD and Ghibli S Q4 AWD (both "Swift Front Only", BR or DS) and Quattroporte RWD (BR or DS) kits. Ksport's GranTurismo kit name says "Convertible Model Requires Spring Upgrade in the Rear". KW also covers the 3200 GT and 4200 GT, and Fortune Auto makes a Quattroporte (M139) kit.

Aston Martin: Vantage, DB9, Rapide

Code: VH2 (in KW kit names)

Good to know: KW makes separate V8 Vantage kits for 12mm and 10mm piston rods, so the rod size has to be checked on the car. BC makes two Vantage V8 RWD kits: 2005 to 2017 in BR or DS, and 2018 to 2024 in BR, DS, ER or ZX. KW's DB9 kit is for cars with electronic damping control. Ksport makes kits for the DB9 and the Rapide S.

Lotus: Elise, Exige and Evora

Code: 111, 122 (in KW kit names)

Good to know: The engine decides the Elise kit. KW makes one for the Rover engine and one for the Toyota engine. BC's Elise/Exige RWD kit is made for the Toyota engine, in BR. KW also makes an Evora (122) kit.

Five makes compared

Group	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
Ferrari	1996 to 2015	Model; self-leveling (Ksport note)	BR, DS
Lamborghini	2003 to 2021	Lift system	No BC kit
Maserati	1998 to 2024	Skyhook (KW); drive (BC Ghibli)	BR, DS
Aston Martin	2004 to 2024	Piston rod size (KW); years (BC)	BR, DS, ER, ZX
Lotus	2005 to 2021	Rover or Toyota engine	BR

Before you buy: what Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati owners run into

These are the problems Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilover suspension.

Skyhook dampers fail into a stiff ride

Maserati Coupe and Spyder from 2002, GranTurismo 2007 to 2019, Skyhook

One owner on FerrariChat's Maserati board reports Skyhook dropping into fail-safe mode with a warning light and a bone-jarring ride, fixed by a new control unit. GranTurismo buying guides list the suspension computer, position sensors and worn shocks as common failures. A Skyhook car needs a Skyhook kit or cancellation kit.

Before you install: Check whether your car has Skyhook before ordering, and pick a with-Skyhook kit that includes a cancellation kit or ask us how it is handled.

Front scraping and the Gallardo lift system

Lamborghini Gallardo, 2003 to 2014 (factory lift offered from 2005)

On FerrariChat, Gallardo owners say the front lift stops scraping at driveways and parking lot exits. One sold a 2004 car without it over repeated scraping. Lowered owners say the nose catches far more without the lift. Lowering makes front clearance worse, and the Gallardo kits here are named for cars without the factory lift.

Before you install: Confirm whether your car has the factory lift before ordering, and ask us about a front lift add-on if you plan to lower it.

Some history

Notes from Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati

Ferrari's own page on the 360 Modena says it "is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely in aluminium."

2003

GallardoLamborghini's 2013 release, as republished by Lambocars: "The great career of the Lamborghini Gallardo began in 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show."
14,022

The count"With a total of 14,022 units the Gallardo is not only by far the most-built Lamborghini", the same release says.
2007

GranTurismoMaserati said the new car "is making its worldwide debut at the Geneva Auto Show," adding that its "gran turismo tradition began in 1947".

Exotic owner clubs

These are brand clubs, one for each make on this page, open to every car of that make. For Maserati we could not confirm an independent US club, so we list Maserati's own owner program.

Where to find other owners

Ferrari Club of America: the factory authorized Ferrari club, with 16 regions and about 900 events a year across the US and Canada.
Lamborghini Club USA: Lamborghini's own owner club in the US, with events for members.
Maserati Tridente Membership: Maserati's own owner program, run through the Tridente app and open in the US, with drives, local events and early access to new cars.
Aston Martin Owners Club, USA East: the official US section of the Aston Martin Owners Club, home of the AMOC Classic at Lime Rock each June. Owners out west have a USA West section too.
Lotus, Ltd.: the largest Lotus car club in North America, with a member newsletter, local groups and a yearly Lotus Owners Gathering.
FerrariChat: a huge Ferrari forum and classifieds site with more than 15 million posts, plus a Maserati section.

Before you call, have the make, model, year and VIN ready. If we helped set up your exotic on coilovers, we would like to hear how it went. Call 1-800-460-9106.

Lift systems, Skyhook and the Vantage

My Gallardo has the front lift system. Which kit fits?

Ksport makes an LP560-4 kit named "with Hydraulic Lift System". Both KW Gallardo kits are named "without OEM lift system", so they are not for a car with the lift.

What is Skyhook, and why does it change the Maserati kit?

It is Maserati's electronic damper system, and it shows up in KW's Maserati kit names. KW sells separate kits for cars with and without Skyhook, and its with-Skyhook GranTurismo, Ghibli and M156 Quattroporte kits include a cancellation kit. BC's Maserati kit names do not mention it, so call us first.

How do I know my Vantage piston rod size?

KW lists 12mm and 10mm versions for the V8 Vantage. We can help you check before you order, so give us a call with the car's details.

Does the engine matter on a Lotus Elise?

Yes. For Lotus Elise coilovers, KW sells separate kits for Rover and Toyota engines, and BC's kit is made for the Toyota engine.

Which BC Racing series are listed for these cars?

BC makes four series for these cars: BR, DS, ER and ZX. The 360, GranTurismo and Lotus kits are BR. The 458, Ghibli, Quattroporte and 2005 to 2017 Vantage kits add DS. The 2018 and later Vantage kit also comes in ER and ZX.

Do these exotic kits carry a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Öhlins, Ksport, Fortune Auto and Swift Springs publish their own.

Other high-performance pages

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your Ferrari. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Ferrari. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Ferrari you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Ferrari. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Ferrari is lower. Porsche 911, Cayman and BoxsterThe Porsche sports cars. Audi A7, A8, S8 and R8Includes the R8. How to install coiloversWhat the job involves. The BC Racing rangeEvery BC kit we list.

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