Totem GT Super SP: a beastly modern Alfa Romeo Giulia with 740 hp at the rear

Totem Automobili unveiled in Monterrey the final evolutions of its Giulia GT "restomod", to be launched in 2020. After getting acquainted with the MarinellaThis is the more bestial "Sport Prototipo", of which only 10 will be produced. This "closes the chapter of restoration" for Totem.

"Rocket" inspired by the golden age of Italian motorsport

Like the GT Super SP on which it is based, the prototype on display, dubbed "Rocket", was built in carbon fiber, but with a body revised from the original. The wheel arches have been increased in width by 130 millimetres to make way for new rocker panels, which have also been modified to accommodate a double side exhaust tailpipe. A special highlight: electronic valves allow the driver to adjust the sound of the exhaust, and therefore that of the engine, while driving.

The removal of the rear exhaust outlets has enabled the stern to be redesigned, with improved aerodynamics and a large rear diffuser to increase downforce. However, this enlargement also necessitated a redesign of the two underframes and the addition of extra reinforcements. Additional air vents were integrated into the front fenders and hood to improve airflow to the engine compartment.

Competition spirit... refined

Inside, the center console is inspired by the cockpit of a military aircraft, but respects the classic Biscione codes, starting with the "Cannochiale" ringed meters and the three-spoke steering wheel with openings. The central part of the dashboard differs from that of the Marinella: the car radio-style connectivity unit disappears and is replaced by a row of four conical buttons in gold finish, highlighted by an Italian flag border. The interior breathes racing spirit, with herringbone carbon-fiber detailing on seats, headliner and trim, replacing leather. The interior colors, burgundy red and Dinamica blue, are a nod to "the golden age of Italian motorsport, between the late 1950s and early 1960s".

The central control panel features Italian-language instructions, ABS settings, a "mappa" for selecting engine mapping, and a handbrake that engages via a thumbwheel. At Monterey, Totem also presented an all-new electronic suspension system on the Sports Prototipo, controllable by the driver from inside the cabin. Two steering-wheel-mounted knobs allow the driver to lower or raise the ride height by independently adjusting the front and rear geometry.

A special engine from Italtecnica

At the heart of the Sports Prototipo is a 3.2L twin-turbo V6 developed by Italtecnica on the basis of the Giulia Quadrifoglio's 2.9L, developing the same 740 hp as the base GT Super SP thanks to a "power boost" activated by a simple button on the steering wheel. This V6 is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. In terms of power, only the GTA Modificata does better, with 810 hp. The quest for performance and the racing philosophy are also embodied in the 19-inch wheels and the use of carbon-ceramic brakes.

No pricing details for Sports Prototipo have been released, nor any further information on the company's next project. But we can't wait to see what happens next!