Following the success of its Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA-inspired GT Electrical restomod, Italy’s Totem Automobili has now returned with a gas-powered model of its homage to Alfa Romeo’s iconic homologation particular.

Generally known as the GT Tremendous, the gas-powered mannequin was revealed on Thursday forward of a proper debut in the course of the 2023 Salon Privé which begins within the U.Okay. on Aug. 30.

Calling Totem’s vehicles restomods does not actually do them justice. Though every begins as an authentic Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Junior 1300 or 1600 from the early Seventies, solely about 10% of the donor automotive stays.

The transformation begins with the donor automotive being disassembled and stripped down, with solely the bulkhead remaining, which Totem then merges with a carbon-fiber monocoque for the passenger cell. The physique can also be constructed from carbon fiber to assist hold weight down whereas including power and rigidity. Totem mentioned the physique meets the most recent E.U. and U.S. security requirements.

Totem GT Tremendous

Metal subframes are mounted entrance and rear, with aluminum used for double wishbone suspension at each ends. The wheels are an 18-inch aluminum set wrapped in both Pirelli’s P Zero or Trofeo R tires, and housed inside are Brembo brakes with four-piston mounted calipers entrance and rear.

For the outside design, Totem made delicate adjustments somewhat than merely copy the traces of the Giulia GTA. The GT Tremendous has 4 headlights as an alternative of the unique two, the C-pillar design is tweaked, and the Alfa Romeo badge lacks the bars of the unique. Totem additionally redesigned the rear of the automotive to enhance aerodynamics, in addition to making a flat ground with rear air extractors in an effort to generate downforce.

Totem GT Tremendous

The powertrain is a twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 with dry sump lubrication. It is a donor unit that’s closely labored over by Totem for the GT Tremendous. A regular model delivers 600 hp and an obtainable model a way more thrilling 750 hp—thrilling, as a result of the curb weight of the automotive is a claimed 2,601 kilos. The transmission is a 6-speed guide mounted on the rear axle for improved weight distribution.

Most efficiency features a 0-62 mph time of three.2 seconds and a ruled prime pace of 155 mph. That is akin to the efficiency of the electrical model, whose newest specs embody a 0-62 mph time of two.9 seconds. The electrical model additionally has been upgraded with an 81-kwh battery, up from 50.4 kwh beforehand, which Totem estimates can ship a spread of over 250 miles.

Totem GT Tremendous

In each instances drive is to the rear wheels solely.

Just like the physique and chassis, the inside additionally blends modernity with basic themes. Bodily controls and analog gauges stay, however are joined by some digital parts and trendy carbon-fiber bucket seats primarily based on an authentic Giulia GT design. Totem plans to individually mildew the driving force’s seat to every buyer. The pedals too shall be aligned to the shopper’s shoe dimension.

Totem GT Tremendous

“With the Totem GT, we hold the design, we hold the aesthetic of the unique, however ultimately, it’s a brand new automotive,” mentioned Riccardo Quaggio, a former Honda and Alfa Romeo designer who based Totem in 2018. “The entire undertaking is constructed round relentless analysis processes of engineering options, that made it potential to beat the mechanics and buildings of the unique GT, establishing new requirements by no means achieved earlier than.”

Totem hasn’t introduced pricing however the firm listed the GT Electrical with a beginning value of 430,000 euros (roughly $470,000) when the automotive was first proven in 2020. Order books are open for each fashions. Totem mentioned the vehicles could be licensed worldwide and include a two-year producer guarantee.