This Modified Giulia Sprint Is the Singer Porsche of Alfa Romeos
Singer is one of the most incredible restoration shops in the world, but unfortunately, it only works on Porsche 911s. If you've ever wondered what Singer's work would be like on an Alfa Romeo, it might be a lot like this, the Alfaholics GTA-R 290. This might very well be the perfect Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint.
In this video from Carfection, Charles Morgan, of Morgan Motor Company fame, gets his hands on an incredible Alfa Romeo modified by UK tuning firm Alfaholics. The two brothers who run Alfaholics start with a Giulia Sprint, add flared fenders like those of the racing Alfa Romeo GTA, strip the interior and replace the hood, doors and trunk lid with carbon fiber to bring the weight down to just 1800 lb.
Alfaholics then modifies the legendary twin-cam inline-four with modern fuel injection and other upgraded components to make 240 hp. To keep the car stuck the road, racing suspension, brakes and tires are fitted, as is a roll cage.
The results somewhat defy belief: Allegedly, this car can lap the Nürburgring in less than eight minutes, and video footage of the car keeping up with a new 911 GT3 bolsters that claim.
Like a Singer 911, Alfaholics takes inspiration from classic racing versions of the Giulia Sprint, and combines the best of vintage and modern tech. If you like Alfa Romeos, you want this car. I know I do.
