After five years of redefining what a restomod Alfa Romeo can be, Totem Automobili has unveiled its most exclusive creation yet—and its very last. The Totem Sport Prototipo Rocket, shown at Monterey Car Week 2024, marks the end of the boutique Italian firm’s restomod chapter with just 10 examples planned for production. Based on the GT Super SP, this ultra-limited two-seater represents the pinnacle of Totem’s craftsmanship, blending aerospace design cues, carbon-fiber engineering, and a ferocious Alfa-sourced twin-turbo V6 into a machine that celebrates the golden era of Italian motorsport.
Totem’s journey began in 2020 with the GT Electric, an all-electric reinterpretation of the classic Giulia GT Junior. Since then, the brand has carved a niche for itself, balancing reverence for Alfa Romeo’s iconic 1960s designs with forward-looking technology and obsessive attention to detail. Now, with the Sport Prototipo Rocket, Totem is closing this chapter with its boldest and most extreme project yet.
A Design Inspired by Racing Legends
The Sport Prototipo Rocket evolves the GT Super SP platform with wider proportions, carbon-fiber bodywork, and design cues directly inspired by Italy’s motorsport heritage. The Rocket’s wheel arches have been widened by 130 millimeters, giving the coupe a broader stance and allowing room for redesigned side sills and dual lateral exhausts. Thanks to electronically controlled valves, the exhaust note can be adjusted on the fly, letting the driver choose between a restrained growl or a spine-tingling motorsport howl.
By removing the traditional rear exhaust outlets, Totem designers reimagined the Rocket’s tail with a cleaner aerodynamic flow that integrates a massive rear diffuser for enhanced downforce. The revised proportions demanded structural upgrades too—both front and rear subframes were re-engineered, while the chassis received additional bracing for stiffness and safety.
Inside, the Rocket trades luxury leather for motorsport-inspired minimalism. A cockpit-style center console takes inspiration from military aircraft, while herringbone carbon fiber accents adorn the bucket seats, roof lining, and trim. The interior’s Bordeaux Red and navy blue Dinamica suede recall the iconic racing liveries of Italian teams from the late 1950s and early ’60s, grounding this futuristic restomod in motorsport nostalgia.
Performance Worthy of the Totem Legacy
Totem has always delivered restomods that push performance boundaries, and the Sport Prototipo Rocket is no exception. At its heart lies an Alfa Romeo 3.2-liter twin-turbo V6, engineered by Italtecnica and tuned to deliver 740 horsepower—the same as the GT Super SP. A push-to-pass system mounted on the steering wheel offers temporary power boosts, echoing modern racing technology.
Paired with a six-speed open-gate manual gearbox, milled from a single block of aluminum, the Rocket retains the tactile driving purity that defines Alfa Romeo’s greatest hits. New air vents integrated into the hood and fenders ensure optimal cooling, while a newly developed electronic suspension system allows the driver to fine-tune ride height and geometry via steering-wheel dials. This is not just a show car—it’s a machine built to perform as aggressively as it looks.
Though eclipsed only by the 810-hp GTA Modificata, the Rocket stands as one of Totem’s most powerful builds to date, underscoring the firm’s commitment to pushing the restomod concept to its absolute limits.
The End of an Era, the Start of Something New
While the Sport Prototipo Rocket closes Totem Automobili’s chapter in Alfa Romeo restomods, it does not spell the end of the brand’s vision. Alongside the Rocket, Totem also debuted the Marinella concept at Monterey, produced in collaboration with Neapolitan silk house E.Marinella. Limited to 40 units, the Marinella represents a shift in Totem’s focus, blending bespoke Italian tailoring with high-performance automotive design—a hint at what the company’s future may hold.
As for pricing, Totem has kept figures for the Sport Prototipo Rocket under wraps, though with just 10 cars available worldwide, exclusivity will come at a premium. More importantly, this model cements Totem’s place in the pantheon of restomod legends. It’s a swan song that captures everything enthusiasts loved about the company’s approach—respect for Alfa Romeo heritage, cutting-edge materials, and a willingness to push design far beyond convention.
The Totem Sport Prototipo Rocket isn’t just a car. It’s a farewell masterpiece that blends past, present, and future—a rare Alfa Romeo that will go down as one of the most radical restomods ever built.
