They are saying you may’t enhance on perfection, however Germany’s Emilia Auto is giving it a shot. The corporate has resurrected the basic Alfa Romeo GT coupe by stuffing it with the engine from a contemporary Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.

Unveiled in 1963, the Alfa Romeo GT grew to become an icon due to its elegant design and the proliferation of sporty variants just like the GTV and GTA. This restomod, dubbed Emilia GT Veloce, goals to enhance on the unique in each styling and efficiency.

Energy is supplied by the aforementioned Quadrifoglio 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6, which produces 500 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The engine is coupled to an 8-speed automated transmission with all-wheel drive.

Emilia Auto additionally fitted the Brembo brakes and traction management system from the Giulia, in addition to an digital limited-slip differential and trendy energy steering. Impartial suspension entrance and rear contains KW coilovers.

All of those parts weren’t designed to suit below the sheetmetal of a inventory GT coupe, one thing the restomod would not precisely conceal. The taller hood and bulging fenders do at the very least give the Emilia GT Veloce a extra aggressive look, and it rides on 19-inch wheels designed to appear like the unique GT items.

The inside seems to be largely authentic, proper all the way down to the massive wood-trimmed steering wheel, however does have some trendy touches like Recaro sport seats.

Emilia Auto is at present taking orders for a manufacturing run of twenty-two automobiles, with pricing beginning at 400,000 euros ($473,000 at present alternate charges). Alternatively, you may have an electrical Alfa Romeo GTA from Italian agency Totem Automobili, full with carbon-fiber bodywork, for 430,000 euros (roughly $508,670).

These Alfas are a part of a rising pattern of contemporary automobiles with styling cribbed from classics. There’s additionally the Ferrari 250 GTO-inspired Squalo from GTO Engineering and the RML Quick Wheelbase, a tribute to the Ferrari 250 GT SWB. The Jenson Button-backed revival of British coachbuilder Radford has additionally cooked up a sports activities automobile impressed by the Lotus Kind 62.