New Italian carmaker SGT Automobili has unveiled its first car, the 5S-SGT, inspired by the legendary racing Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, which won the prestigious DTM championship in 1993, reports Autocar.

According to the developers, the novelty is neither a copy nor a restomod, but a modern reinterpretation of the iconic super sedan, as it could be if it were created in our time. The car is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, but its body is made entirely of carbon fiber and almost completely repeats the appearance of the famous racing car of the early 1990s. Despite the aggressive design, the car is fully approved for operation on public roads.

Under the hood is the well-known 2.9-liter V6 gasoline twin-turbo engine, which engineers have significantly upgraded. While the standard Giulia Quadrifoglio has 513 horsepower, the power of the Stradale version has been increased to 612 horsepower, and the more extreme Trofeo modification has 740 horsepower.

The car is equipped with a new exhaust system with adjustable valves. In normal mode, it provides a quieter engine operation, but on the race track it opens up completely, enabling the engine to sound significantly louder and freer. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission, which has been strengthened to work with increased torque.

If desired, the driver can activate a special mode in which 100% of the thrust is transmitted solely to the rear axle. The chassis has also undergone serious rework. According to the aforesaid carmaker, the body's torsional rigidity has increased by about 25% compared to the serial Giulia Quadrifoglio, which should have a positive effect on the car's handling and stability at high speeds.

The interior is also aimed at sports use. To reduce weight, the rear seats have been completely disassembled, and a safety cage and fire extinguisher have been installed in their place.

And lightweight carbon "bucket" seats are installed in front. There is a new control unit on the center console, and this enables to change the car's settings. The driver can adjust the stiffness of the adaptive electromagnetic suspension, the operation of the differential, and the characteristics of the engine—choosing the most suitable mode for the road or race track.

The car weighs 1,590 kilograms in the Stradale road version and 1,490 kilograms in the lightened Trofeo track modification, which makes it one of the lightest cars in its class. The authors of this project emphasize that the 5S-SGT was conceived not as an attempt to reproduce a historical car, but as a tribute to one of Alfa Romeo's most famous racing models, combining classic design with modern technology and supercar characteristics.