Wolf in sheep's clothing

The Transformation of a Berlina

The unique Berlina was named "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by the Alfamaster team, as this Alfa lives up to its name. At first glance, the Berlina seems harmless and close to series production – but as soon as the engine speaks, it reveals its true nature.

209 HP full of character, aggressive roaring and a sound that unmistakably demands respect. A true "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" – subtle on the outside, but anything but tame technically. Under the hood is a wild predator: a brutal, powerful overall package with true character. The completely rebuilt 2.0-liter Twin-Spark engine, Weber 45 dual carburetors, freely programmable ignition control, racing manifold, and the flow-optimized Alfamaster Airbox in GTA-style make this Berlina a vehicle with impressive performance, direct response, an unmistakable sound with true racing DNA.

The Berlina was the personal vehicle and favorite of Alfamaster company owner Gaetano Di Donna. Originally, it was meant to remain a classic Alfa Romeo sedan – but as the owner's vehicle of an Alfa Romeo racing and lightweight parts company, things turned out differently. New ideas constantly emerged, and so further in-house developments and optimizations were continuously incorporated.

Chassis, steering, braking system, and axle geometry were also consistently revised. Widened front axle, Bilstein shock absorbers, Eibach sport suspension, Alfamaster lightweight spring plates, reinforced Alfamaster thrust rods, Alfamaster Premium Uniball reaction triangle, Alfamaster 35mm racing stabilizer, and the highly developed Alfamaster Burman steering gear ensure precision, stability, and a significantly more direct driving experience.

The body was rebuilt, revised and painted in Toffee / Alfa Romeo Beige Cava. The gold-colored Biscione graphic on the bonnet is painted and sealed, the central exhaust outlet and the high-quality stainless steel exhaust system underline the special character of this vehicle.

A wolf in sheep's clothing – built with passion, experience and the aspiration to create something unique from a classic Berlina.

Engine Compartment & Technology

Modified 2.0-liter Twinspark Engine
Freely programmable ECU for adjustable ignition timing
Two Weber 45 Dual Carburetors
Flow-optimized and ultralight Alfamaster Airbox in GTA style

Advantages: Improved airflow for spontaneous throttle response. Robust design - Ideal for performance-oriented loads. Significant enhancement of engine compartment and intake system with functional racing character.

Racing exhaust manifold
Electronic fan control for water cooling retrofitted
Electrics revised and modernized

Chassis & Steering

Front axle widened by 50mm (30mm through modified Alfamaster wishbone joints for axle mounts, 20mm through spacers for track widening).

Advantages: Optimized geometry for improved front axle kinematics. Ideal for lowering and/or modern, wider tires. Vehicle remains precise, predictable, and safe even at speed, cornering, and rapid load changes.

2 degrees at the front axle (freely adjustable)
Bilstein shock absorbers
Alfamaster 35mm racing stabilizer (hollow construction, lightweight) with 30% stiffer spring rate than 29mm solid material. Designed with high torsional rigidity for a sport-tuned overall suspension.

Advantages: Reduced body roll and supported neutral steering behavior. Provides clear feedback at the limit.

Eibach sport suspension with Alfamaster ultralight spring plate (1.5 kg lighter than original). Tested on a tensioning device with a large spring exceeding 5 tons, with a small spring in the middle exceeding 2.8 tons. Material strength / high-strength alloy: 900–1,000 N/mm².
Reinforced Alfamaster Lightweight Thrust Rod (1.5 kg lighter than original) including reinforced rubber bush. Torsion tested on tensioning device and identical to original. Material strength / high-strength alloy: 900–1,000 N/mm².
Highly reinforced Alfamaster Uniball Reaction Triangle design made of high-strength aluminum with a milled rubber bush housing made of 7075 aluminum and a reinforced rubber bush. Lightweight racing look approx. 5kg compared to 8kg original. TOP values in load testing in a specially made test rig. Loaded on both sides with up to 3 tons – without visible deformation and without changes in geometry.

Advantages: Improved rear axle guidance and more precise handling during load changes. More stability at the limit and better traction through more controlled axle movement.

Advanced Alfamaster Steering Gear (Burman) with new, nitrided worm gear, new guide tube, new steering rod, and new steering wheel mount. New, single-piece cast housing – high-strength and reinforced. Uniquely developed high-tech cover with precise adjustment function according to ZF principle with simple, safe, and exact adjustment of steering play. Completely revised bearing with modern bearing technology: The original 3 cm brass bushing was replaced by a 6 cm long, high-strength needle roller bearing. The idler arm on the right side was built using the same bearing principle.

Advantages: Reinforced and improved technology for higher load capacity and optimized power absorption. More precise implementation of steering movements, improved feedback, smooth straight-line stability and stable handling. Additionally, noticeably less effort required for steering.

Engine side wall in the steering area reinforced with Alfamaster stiffening plates (high-strength up to 15000 Nm).

Drivetrain & Braking System

Five-speed manual gearbox installed
Rear axle 11/41 with limited-slip differential and 25% locking effect

Aluminum brake calipers installed
Internally ventilated Montreal brake discs at the front with high-strength wheel hub in 7075-aluminum lightweight construction
Steel braided brake hoses

Body & Exterior & Interior