The classic Alfa Romeo Sprint is an intriguing restomod revealed by Portuguese engineering firm Alma that specializes in restoring and tuning classics. The Alfasud-based coupe benefits from a series of exterior, interior, and mechanical upgrades, inspired by a forgotten Group B rally car project that never came to fruition. Back in 1982, Autodelta developed a rally car prototype of the Sprint, with a mid-engined layout and a wide bodykit penned by Zagato. Unfortunately, the Sprint 6c didn’t end up on the Group B rally stages, although it sparked the imagination of Alfa Romeo fans and a few independent conversions.
Fast forward to 2024 and we have a new
restomod build inspired by the cancelled rally car. The composite body of the
Alma Sprint features boxy fender extensions, custom bumpers, stylish mirrors,
and an integrated spoiler at the back. The quad round headlights got modern
projectors by Hella, mounted into a new billet aluminum housing.
The cabin is upholstered in Alcantara and
corduroy fabric, with aluminum inserts. A Zagato steering wheel is combined
with a bespoke aluminum gear shifter. Alma says the new seats and the relocated
steering wheel improved the driving position, while the 4-point Sabelt
harnesses add to the motorsport-inspired looks. Finally, there is a Bluetooth
speaker. The Alma Sprint doesn’t have the mid-mounted V6 Busso of the rally
prototype, but gets more than a few upgrades on its mechanical components. The four-cylinder
boxer engine of the original is bored to 1,8 liters, featuring redesigned
heads, forged pistons, custom camshafts, a custom valvetrain, and a pair of
Dellorto carburetors.
The modified powertrain produces 158 hp, a healthy boost over any production version of the Sprint –
including the Quadrifoglio Verde. Note that the restomod tips the scales at 880
kg, meaning that the power-to-weight ratio is pretty spot on.
Furthermore, the close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox can be optionally
combined with a Torsen limited-slip differential on the front axle. Other
upgrades include adjustable dampers for greater handling, larger vented discs
and “motorsport-grade” components.
Alma wants to produce 20 units of the Alfa
Romeo Sprint restomod, with each one being customized to the likes of its owner
from an “extensive range of options”. Pricing hasn’t been disclosed, with the
first deliveries scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2024.
