Fabrizio Giugiaro has taken his own pen back to the Lamborghini Gallardo Restomod, and the result is a carbon-fibre love letter to the original. Called HOMMAGE 26, the project comes from a fresh outfit named CAVËN Atelier and broke cover at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Nothing here is subtle, and nothing needs to be.
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Lamborghini Gallardo Restomod Lightens Its Load
Almost every panel is new. Only the roof, glass and mirrors survive from the donor car, so the weight savings are the real story. Pop-down headlights, active aero flaps and a reshaped tail with an opening window above the engine bay confirm this is no museum piece. Fans of bold modern tributes will remember the debate around the Ferrari F40 Modern Tribute.
Inside this build, the emphasis sits on driver connection rather than gadgetry. Carbon fibre trims mass, and every kilogram removed sharpens turn-in. Still, the chassis rebuild will decide whether the Lamborghini Gallardo Restomod feels composed over mid-corner kerbs or merely light.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 5.0L Naturally Aspirated V10 (Italtecnica reworked) |
| 🐎Power Output | 540 HP (GT) / 560 HP (Performance) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.4s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 200 mph (322 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Manual Gearbox / AWD (est.) |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | €900,000+ (excluding donor car) |
Italtecnica V10 Keeps the Soul Intact
Power comes from a reworked 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 by Italtecnica. Paired with a manual gearbox, it produces 540 hp in GT form and 560 hp in the more aggressive Performance version. The redline sits at 8,500 rpm, which is a proper analog event.
Visceral throttle response should be the headline here, because a naturally aspirated V10 rewards precise mapping. Exhaust acoustics will likely be the second reason to stay awake. On paper, the Lamborghini Gallardo Restomod offers unfiltered driving, and that is exactly the point. Lamborghini built the original car to deliver this kind of mechanical theatre, as detailed on the official Lamborghini website.
Price, Scarcity and the Collector Verdict
CAVËN Atelier will build just 25 examples, with prices starting at €900,000, excluding the donor car. You must source a Gallardo first, which turns this into a collector’s commitment. Buyers will need deep pockets and patience.
Future values could climb quickly. Enthusiasts prize naturally aspirated V10s, and a carbon-bodied, manual-only tribute from a Giugiaro pen fits that appetite perfectly. Ultimately, this is the purest way to own a modern Gallardo.
Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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