19-02-2025
Apparently, It's Already Time for a Restomod Lamborghini Gallardo
Do you remember the Lamborghini Gallardo? Yeah, of course, you're probably thinking, it was still on sale in 2013. While the Gallardo may have still been around when the current Tesla Model S was introduced, the march of time stops for no one: 2013 was 12 years ago, and Lamborghini's first modern junior supercar is now a modern classic. And as a natural next step, someone is now offering a version of it as an extensive restomod project: the Tedson Motors Etna.
The Etna is indeed a restomod, but it's not exactly a modernization of the Gallardo. Instead, the group says that the Etna is designed to be "lighter, stronger, more responsive and manual while enhancing its analog soul." In practice, that means 450 fewer pounds, a redline that climbs to 10,000 rpm, an additional 60 hp, and gated manual conversions for paddle-shift cars.
Regarding that last part: Tedson Motors says it wants to build most of its limited run of Etnas using Gallardos equipped with the less-than-beloved E-Gear sequential manual transmission. The brand says that it would work with a manual car if a client requested that specifically, but the group will otherwise stay away from the cars that came from the factory with a gated stick shift, citing their greater historical significance. (The Gallardo was the last production Lamborghini to offer a traditional manual gearbox.)
In addition to the performance upgrades, the Etna package includes unique bodywork, bespoke wheels, and extensive interior upgrades. The changes inside the cabin, including unique carbon fiber seats, will apparently be revealed as part of a larger unveiling next year.
Tedson Motors says that 77 Etnas will be built, including a short run of just nine launch edition cars. The build takes 12 months and requires a hefty investment on top of the purchase price of an original Gallardo. If you have the money and the need for an updated version of a car from the Obama administration, Etna's main run of builds will start in the fall of 2026.
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