The Lamborghini Gallardo turns into the Tedson Etna and pleasantly surprises us

The Lamborghini Gallardo is one of the models from a brand that represents luxury and exclusivity. But it is already quite forgotten in the face of the new additions to the lineup. Tedson is a tuner that has worked on a first-generation unit of this model and turned it into an even more remarkable car, creating a car it has named the Tedson Etna.

The aesthetic changes reinforce the look of its bodywork. The bodywork has been made entirely of carbon fibre and at the front it has a completely redesigned bumper, with a bonnet created for this variant. The headlights are a modern reinterpretation of those originally fitted. The daytime running lights use LED technology and mark a more precise light signature.

The custom wheels define the car’s style and give it a more striking look. The door trims and the large side air intakes offer a very striking side profile that showcases the vehicle’s capabilities. At the rear is the engine cover, with air outlets. Further outlets can be found on the sides, above the rear wheel arches.

To further improve the car’s aerodynamics, there is a duck-tail rear spoiler and LED rear lights. The exhausts have been placed in the centre, and the diffuser and rear bumper have been redesigned. In addition to all this, the vehicle’s weight has also been improved. A total of 200 kg has been removed from its overall weight.

The suspension has been replaced with the units used by the Gallardo Super Trofeo, which improves the car’s handling.

The engine

The unit hidden under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10, the same one used in the regular Gallardo, but modified. New components have been added that raise the output to 600 CV, an increase of 80 CV. The Etna will come with a six-speed e-Gear automated manual gearbox.

Each of the planned Etnas will be built to order, so there is a wide selection of customisation options. The cost is 800,000 euros, and that is without counting the donor car, which must be supplied by the buyer or which the buyer will have to pay the tuner to begin work on.