In the 1990s, the Alfa Romeo 155 DTM was a fire-breathing monster that shook the entire car world. In that era, technology was still connected with emotions, and the 155 became a standard for speed. For years, I thought this Italian magic had disappeared forever, lost in corporate reports. But the phoenix has risen from the ashes.
Recently, SGT Automobili announced its first model, dedicated to the legendary 1993 155 DTM. Do not think of it as just another replica or restomod. This is a brand new vision of what that wild super-sedan, which was everyone's dream car in the 90s, could look like today. They took a modern Giulia Quadrifoglio, and the result is simply stunning. The body is made entirely of carbon fiber, and under the hood hides a 700-horsepower, 2.9-liter V6 engine. Its 25% stiffer chassis is a guarantee that in every corner, the car's grip will be as strong as an octopus's tentacles. This car looks like a predator getting ready to jump, waiting for the moment when the driver pushes the gas pedal all the way down.
Here comes the main question that should bother the entire car industry: why is it that small companies always remind us how exciting a car can be? While billion-dollar corporations, with thousands of engineers and endless resources, offer us soulless machines designed by committees, small groups manage to create masterpieces that have a soul. We are constantly forced to drive boring plastic boxes, while such pieces of art are built in small numbers. This car is a reminder of what happens when cars are built with enthusiasm and not with Excel spreadsheets. SGT Automobili brought back the spirit that we thought had died long ago. And to be honest, I really want to own a crazy car like this.
