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22-02-2025
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Tedson's 592-HP Etna Is Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo
The Etna is a restomod take on the from a Croatian firm. The V-10's power gets a bit of a bump to 592 horsepower, but the big story is the 450-pound weight reduction. The build looks to capitalize on old-school baby Lambo charm and includes a conversion to six-speed manual. Built between 2003 and 2013, the Gallardo was a success for Lamborghini, with just over 14,000 sold over its production run. A decade later, it's somewhat overshadowed by the Huracán, while the V-12-powered Murciélago of the same era is undergoing something of a renaissance. However, a Croatian coachbuilder says it has the fix for the first-generation cars. You probably haven't heard of Zagreb-based Tedson Motors before, but the company has been around for a few years in the restomod 911 business. Its launch product was a reworked Porsche 964, although one that took a slightly different angle than similar 911 reimaginings from Singer or Guntherworks. Called the Daydream, Tedson's machine incorporated a 540-hp air-cooled flat-six that paired with an electric flywheel to provide hybrid power. The added low-end torque was claimed to fling the car past 60 mph in under three seconds. Goran Turkić, Tedson's owner, caught the restomod bug after studying physics in Irvine, California, and building his own 1975 911 project. The first Daydream was revealed in Monaco in 2022, and this new Gallardo-based restomod, called the Etna, now adds to the company's portfolio. As is the case elsewhere, you have to provide your own Gallardo to start, although Tedson says it won't mess with the rarer manual-transmission models. A full carbon-fiber body replaces the original sheetmetal, and when combined with a titanium exhaust sees a weight drop of an impressive 450 pounds. The car is also wider, with aerodynamic upgrades, but overall it looks quite subtle, capped off with 19-inch wheels. From an engineering standpoint, Tedson will convert the transmission to a six-speed gated manual unless a customer really wants to hang on to the E-Gear automatic, and the 5.0-liter V-10 is reworked to provide 592 horsepower. The factory suspension is also sorted with components from some of the Super Trofeo cars, and the brakes are upgraded too. Suitably remastered, the Etna retains some old-school Gallardo elements like hydraulic steering and an even-firing order for the V-10. (Quick sidebar here: later V-10 Lamborghinis share the Audi R8's odd-fire order, which results in slightly more vibration and a different tone. Some Lambo purists prefer the note of the old even-fire.) Tedson says only 77 cars will be made, and each of them will take about a full year to make. Customers can of course choose all kinds of customization options, as you'd expect for the steep nearly-$800,000 price. The restomod 911 market is fairly saturated now, so it's not surprising to see a company expanding into new space. The Etna looks like a well-executed effort, we'll have to wait to see how many buyers want to dig deep for a modernized Gallardo. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
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22-02-2025
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View Photos of the Tedson Motors Etna, Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo
READ THE FULL STORY Zagreb, Croatia, coachbuilder Tedson Motors has done a few Porsche restomods, and now it takes on Lamborghini's Gallardo, which was built between 2003 and 2013. The V-10-powered car gets a six-speed manual transmission, a power increase, a carbon-fiber body, and suspension upgrades from the Super Trofe0. Scroll through for a closer look. Tedson Motors says the carbon-fiber-bodied Etna is "inspired by the Golden Era of Formula 1." Weight reduction was a priority—and a 450-pound weight savings was achieved—thanks to elements including carbon-fiber seats, titanium exhaust, and suspension components from the Super Trofeo and GT3 race cars. The Gallardo's 5.0-liter V-10 makes 592 horsepower in the Etna and has a 10,000-plus-rpm redline. Bonus, the Etna's custom titanium exhaust system amplifies the car's sound. Tedson sources the Etna's 19-inch custom wheels from California's AL13 Wheels. Only 77 Etna cars will be produced starting with a Launch Edition Series of nine cars, with deliveries slated to start in fall 2026. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
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19-02-2025
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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. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
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19-02-2025
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Lamborghini Gallardo-Based Restomod Makes 600 HP and a Painful Price Tag
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A Croatian tuning company has taken one of Lamborghini's best-selling models and transformed it into a modern powerhouse. Named after Italy's Mount Etna, this restomod of the Gallardo blends enhanced performance with an updated design—but it comes at a steep cost. Tedson Motors, the company behind the project, set out with a straightforward goal: to take the Gallardo and make it even better. While the original Gallardo was already a success for Lamborghini, Tedson sought to modernize the 20-year-old supercar with contemporary styling and increased power. The exterior changes are subtle but effective. The car now features a sleeker roofline, a ducktail rear wing, and a titanium exhaust system. These modifications give the Gallardo a fresh, youthful appearance, making it look like a car built a decade later than its actual production date. Under the hood, the restomod retains Lamborghini's 5.0-liter V10 engine, but power has been boosted to 600 horsepower—an increase of 80 hp over the stock model. The enhanced performance ensures the Etna is not just about aesthetics but delivers a more thrilling driving experience. However, the biggest surprise isn't the added power or updated design—it's the price. Buyers must supply their own Gallardo as a donor vehicle, and Tedson Motors charges between $750,000 and $800,000 for the transformation. Restomods have become a growing trend in the automotive world, catering to enthusiasts who want the charm of a classic car with modern engineering. While the market remains niche, demand is strong, with many custom-built models selling out quickly. The Gallardo Etna is no exception, proving that for those willing to pay, the love for high-performance nostalgia is alive and well. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
