An aborted sporting undertaking
Ah, Alfasud! Launched in 1972, an actual political-industrial undertaking aimed toward growing the “poor” Mezzogiorno in relation to the wealthy north of the peninsula by creating jobs through the development of a devoted manufacturing facility in Pomigliano d’Arco, the Alfasud was a industrial success , with greater than one million models produced, however on the similar time it additionally contributed to degrading the picture of the model, till then positioned on sportiness, with vital issues of producing high quality and reliability which penalized lasting repute of Biscione.
Alma Mecanica is a Portuguese storage based by engineer Raphaël Soares. Right here they current to us an Alma Dash deeply impressed by the Alfa Romeo Alfasud Dash 6C, born from the will to introduce the Alfasud into Group B. It’s a 1983 undertaking based mostly on two prototypes ready by Autodelta , which had geared up these two fashions with the GTV6’s 2.5-liter Busso V6, mounting it rather than the rear seat. New bumpers, a brand new rear spoiler and using wider wheel arches. Had been carried out, as had rear-wheel drive and a five-speed gearbox with coupled differential. Nonetheless, the Alfasud Dash 6 remained solely a prototype. For budgetary causes, Alfa (then concerned in F1 at the moment) had already given up on coming into rallying.
A modernity that shouldn’t be seen with the bare eye
The 2 classic prototypes of the Alfasud Dash 6C have been constructed by Autodelta in collaboration with Zagato; The Portuguese firm has perfected the physique surfaces, fascinated about wings with a now extra muscular look, helpful for making certain a clean transition between physique panels. The entrance and rear bumpers are utterly painted in physique colour. In addition they underwent interventions impressed by iconic fashions named Lancia 037 and Maserati Shamal. The consequence accessible on this Alma Dash is that of getting obtained a singular bodywork which makes intensive use of composite supplies, in addition to a entrance finish characterised by newest era Hella LED headlights built-in right into a machined aluminum housing. The mirrors are redesigned Vitaloni models that combine seamlessly with the facet profile of the automotive.
Contained in the Alma Dash cockpit, emphasis has been positioned on enhancements in design and ergonomics, with styling paying homage to Eighties rally sports activities automobiles, however with out neglecting fashionable refinements and safety. The three-spoke steering wheel receives an Alma monogram, as a substitute of the normal Alfa coat of arms. The driving place has been revised additionally because of the adoption of latest seats in accordance with the repositioning of the steering wheel. The latter, designed by Zagato, is mixed with a bespoke aluminum gear selector and additional characterizes the inside lined completely in Alcantara and corduroy material. Many of the elements that may be touched by hand are actually accessible in aluminum whereas the seat belts are represented by 4-point Sabelt components and there may be additionally a Bluetooth speaker that ensures the required connectivity wants of Right now.
No busso, however up to date boxers
The Alma Dash abandons the rear mid-engine format of the Alfasud Dash 6C. As a substitute, a redesigned variant of the Alfa Romeo 1.8-liter four-cylinder boxer engine is now used. This now features a redesigned cylinder head, using cast pistons, revised camshafts and a customized valvetrain with Dell’Orto carburetors with consumption tracts; the exhaust system is chrome steel with a revised lubrication system. Within the street specification variant, the engine delivers 160 horsepower. Energy is shipped to the entrance axle through a five-speed handbook gearbox with Torsen LSD limited-slip differential. The entrance and rear suspensions have been redesigned, additionally benefiting from the supply of a wider observe and the adoption of adjustable shock absorbers with revised geometry. The brakes have been revised benefiting from the adoption of bigger ventilated discs and parts normally utilized in motor racing.
Every of the 20 examples produced, weighing 880 kilos, will be totally customized in keeping with the preferences of every buyer, counting on a variety of choices. Alma additionally goals to assist those that want to discover the best donor automotive to carry the undertaking to life. The primary deliveries are deliberate for the third quarter of 2025, a reminder that every Alma Dash is rigorously handcrafted, beginning at 50,000 euros plus the donor automotive wanted for the transformation.
