26th Jan 2023
REVIVING A CLASSIC: CUSTOM HILLCLIMB 1969 ALFA ROMEO GTAM
When it comes to motorsports, there are few things more exciting than a ground-up redesign of a classic race car. And that's exactly what Josh from @motorsport_engineering has been working on, with their own custom-built Alfa Romeo GTAm.
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This is not just any ordinary race car, but a modern take on the 1969 classic, designed to compete in the European Hillclimb Championship.
Josh, is an avid fan of Pro-Bolt's products and has been working on this project to promote interest in racing engineering outside the closed world of Formula 1 and Le Mans Prototypes.
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The car is being built in a garage in Kent, with no professional race team or 20-person pit crew. Instead, using his skills, knowledge, and a lot of Sunday afternoons, to create a car that will push the limits of engineering and design. (With a little help from Pro-Bolt's titanium hardware!)
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Based on a custom V8 engine, the powerplant has been developed from 2 Hayabusa heads, and it's expected to produce around 850hp with the help of twin turbos. The space frame chassis supports full pushrod suspension with torsion bar anti-roll, and it will be surrounded by a carbon fibre body.
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Using Pro-Bolt's Banjo Bolts, Race Spec Drilled Hex Bolts, and Conical Tapered Socket Cap Bolts throughout the build, they've been impressed with the quality and durability of the products.
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The project is being done purely for the love of motorsports and engineering, with no commercial interest. It's not intended to be a production vehicle, but rather an exercise in the extremes of what's possible.
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And with new sponsor agreements starting to speed up the build process, we’re so excited to see the finished product on track.
This project is a great example of how enthusiasts can take a classic race car and turn it into something truly special, and Pro-Bolt is proud to be a part of it.
For anyone interested in following the progress of the build you can keep track with the build diary on Instagram: @motorsport_engineering