CAVËN Atelier HOMMAGE 26 Revealed: Carbon-Fiber Gallardo Reborn with 560 HP V10 & Gated Manual

Bespoke coachbuilder CAVËN Atelier has officially unveiled the HOMMAGE 26, an exquisite carbon-fiber reimagining of the iconic first-generation Lamborghini Gallardo. Reunited with the car’s original master designer, Fabrizio Giugiaro, the project pays tribute to the wedge-shaped V10 supercar that defined modern Sant’Agata Bolognese history. Strictly limited to just 25 bespoke examples worldwide, the HOMMAGE 26 pairs an entirely redesigned carbon-fiber monocoque body with a screaming 560 hp naturally aspirated 5.2L V10, an open-gate 6-speed manual transmission, and an ultra-lightweight dry weight under 1,320 kg.

Original Designer Fabrizio Giugiaro Reunites with the V10 Icon

The exterior styling is a purist, evolved homage penned by the very man who drew the original 1998 sketches:

• Full Pre-Preg Carbon-Fiber Bodywork: Every single body panel is replaced with aerospace-grade autoclave-cured carbon weave, reducing dry weight by over 130 kg.
• Sculpted Aerodynamic Cleanliness: Preserves the timeless wedge silhouette while integrating modern underfloor Venturi diffusers and functional roof snorkel cooling ducts.
• Slim Crystalline LED Matrix Headlights: Sleek lighting elements housed within razor-sharp carbon housings, complemented by full-width rear LED blade signatures.
• Center-Lock Forged Monoblock Wheels: 19-inch front and 20-inch rear lightweight alloys designed in an authentic retro telephone-dial motif.

Screaming Naturally Aspirated 5.2L V10: 560 HP & 8,500 RPM Redline

Under the transparent rear engine bay sits an acoustic combustion masterpiece free from turbochargers or hybrid weight:

• 5.2-Litre 90-Degree Naturally Aspirated V10 Engine: Blueprinted and re-engineered with titanium valves and individual throttle bodies to produce 560 hp at 8,000 rpm.
• Open-Gated 6-Speed Manual Transmission: Machined solid aluminum open-gate shifter mechanism delivering crisp, metallic auditory and tactile gear changes.
• Inconel & Titanium Bespoke Exhaust System: Delivers an authentic Formula 1-style high-frequency acoustic scream echoing across mountain passes.
• Brisk 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 Seconds: Mechanical launch traction paired with a mechanical limited-slip differential for a top speed of 325 km/h.

Öhlins TTX Track Suspension & Brembo Carbon-Ceramic Brakes

Chassis dynamics are modernized to contemporary GT3 competition standards:

• Öhlins TTX Two-Way Adjustable Dampers: Independent compression and rebound damping control with hydraulic front-axle nose lift system.
• Brembo Carbon-Ceramic Braking Package: 380 mm front and 356 mm rear carbon-ceramic discs clamped by 6-piston monobloc calipers.
• Rear-Wheel Drive Mechanical Purity: Discards heavy front-drive transfer cases to provide uncorrupted hydraulic steering feel through the Alcantara wheel.
• Re-Engineered Double-Wishbone Geometry: Machined billet aluminum uprights and spherical Uniball bearings eliminate chassis deflection.

Artisanal Cockpit: Analog Gauges & Minimalist Digital Telemetry

Inside the cabin, analog luxury triumphs over distracting giant touchscreens:

• Bespoke Analog Instrument Dials: Custom jewel-faceted tachometer and speedometer illuminated in warm amber backlighting.
• Concealed Modern Apple CarPlay Display: A motorized central display retracts completely into the carbon dashboard when not required.
• Hand-Stitched Scottish Bridge of Weir Leather: Upholstered in combination with vintage houndstooth textile inserts across carbon shell bucket seats.
• Strict 25-Unit Commissioning Run: Each chassis is individually numbered and built to client specifications with customer deliveries commencing in 2027.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications