The Giugiaro Lamborghini Gallardo HOMMAGE 26 is a limited-series reinterpretation unveiled by Fabrizio Giugiaro and CAVËN Atelier on October 31, 2026, at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. It combines a naturally aspirated V10 with a manual gearbox, offering 540 PS in GT specification or 560 PS in Performance form. As of November 3, acceleration figures and delivery dates remain unannounced.
What is the Giugiaro Lamborghini Gallardo HOMMAGE 26?
The project starts with a first-generation Lamborghini Gallardo, rather than a newly developed Lamborghini platform. CAVËN commissioned Giugiaro to revisit the car as the opening chapter of its Designer Series.
According to the GFG Style reveal announcement, the result combines new bodywork with a reworked engine and chassis hardware. However, it is not a new factory Lamborghini model.
That distinction matters. The Giugiaro Gallardo restomod is a separate commission built around an existing donor, not a replacement for Lamborghini’s current production cars. Likewise, the planned 25-car series should not be confused with a Lamborghini factory allocation.
For another reinterpretation of an Italian sports car, the Michelotto Gruppo 4 Tributo takes a different approach to the tribute-car brief. Here, the Gallardo supplies the starting point, while Giugiaro and CAVËN define the new project.
Does the Giugiaro Gallardo HOMMAGE 26 have a manual gearbox?
Yes. GFG Style confirms a manual transmission, while Motor1 describes it more specifically as a gated six-speed. The gearbox accompanies a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 reworked by Italtecnica.
For drivers, that is the central mechanical detail. A manual gearbox puts gear selection and clutch operation back into the driving process. However, the announcement does not establish shift quality, clutch weight or how the ratios suit the revised engine.
The engine can reach 8,500 rpm, according to GFG Style. That figure describes its announced engine-speed capability; it does not establish where peak power arrives or provide a complete torque curve.
Therefore, the specification supports interest in the driving experience, but not a verdict on it. There are no instrumented results in the supplied announcement to show how the finished car performs.
How much power does the HOMMAGE 26 make?
Two outputs are confirmed: 540 PS for the GT and 560 PS for the Performance. The table below separates those official figures from details that remain unavailable.
| Specification | GT | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 | Naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 |
| Announced output | 540 PS | 560 PS |
| Approximate mechanical horsepower | 533 hp | 552 hp |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Announced engine-speed capability | Up to 8,500 rpm | Up to 8,500 rpm |
| Torque and weight | Not announced | Not announced |
| Acceleration and top speed | Not announced | Not announced |
Importantly, PS and US mechanical horsepower are not identical units. The headline 560 PS figure converts to approximately 552 hp, not 560 hp. The Italian abbreviation CV uses the same metric horsepower unit as PS.
The Performance specification therefore adds 20 PS over the GT. However, without confirmed mass, gearing and test conditions, that difference cannot support a credible acceleration estimate.
What are the confirmed HOMMAGE 26 specs?
Beyond the powertrain, GFG Style lists a carbon-fibre body, concealed pop-down headlights and active aerodynamic flaps. It also confirms Comfort/Sport-adjustable suspension, upgraded brakes and 20-inch wheels.
These changes extend the project beyond a visual redesign. Nevertheless, their presence alone does not quantify aerodynamic balance, braking distances or cornering capability.
For example, a carbon-fibre body does not establish the finished car’s kerb weight. Similarly, active flaps do not provide a downforce figure without further measurements. The announcement leaves those numbers open.
There is also no published 0–60 mph time, 0–100 km/h time or top speed in the official release. Consequently, comparisons with a donor Gallardo’s performance would be premature. Our guide to rollout in acceleration times explains why even published sprint figures need matching measurement methods.
Keep acceleration, top-speed and limit-handling tests to closed circuits or suitable private venues.
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How many HOMMAGE 26 cars will be built?
CAVËN Atelier’s project information sets the planned production run at 25 cars. That is the announced series limit, not a confirmed count of completed or delivered examples.
However, delivery timing has not been announced in the supplied official material. Nor does the reveal establish a public factory collection programme, customer driving event or viewing schedule.
The confirmed public milestone remains the October 31 unveiling at Wynn Las Vegas. Drivers hoping to see another example should therefore wait for a separately announced appearance rather than assume the reveal venue hosts an ongoing display.
How much does the HOMMAGE 26 cost?
The reported HOMMAGE 26 price starts at €900,000 before taxes, excluding the donor Gallardo. That figure comes from Motor1’s English-language report, rather than GFG Style’s official announcement.
Accordingly, it should not be treated as a complete drive-away cost. The donor car and applicable taxes sit outside that reported starting figure.
No US-dollar price or delivery date appears in the official release. Converting the reported euro amount would not establish an official US price, so those details remain unconfirmed.
What can drivers record with TripRank?
Once a car reaches its driver, recording actual drives offers a different perspective from reading a specification sheet. TripRank is an iOS driving and performance telemetry companion that tracks drives with GPS and records trips.
Its free tier includes unlimited GPS drive tracking and a per-trip Smoothness Score. Meanwhile, Pro adds Apple Watch heart-rate analytics and aggregate charts, including G-Force Radar and Braking and Cornering Events. Those records complement the driving experience; they do not fill gaps in the HOMMAGE 26’s official specifications.
Meanwhile, Top Gear’s Kimera K39 prototype appearance puts another manual-equipped Italian performance project under scrutiny.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HOMMAGE 26 an official Lamborghini?
No. It is a CAVËN Atelier project developed with Fabrizio Giugiaro and GFG Style, using a first-generation Lamborghini Gallardo as its donor.
What engine does the HOMMAGE 26 use?
It uses a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 reworked by Italtecnica. GFG Style lists 540 PS for the GT and 560 PS for the Performance.
Does the HOMMAGE 26 have a manual gearbox?
Yes. GFG Style confirms a manual gearbox, and Motor1 describes it as a gated six-speed.
Has CAVËN announced the HOMMAGE 26’s 0–60 time or top speed?
No. The supplied official announcement does not give a 0–60 mph time or top speed. Weight, torque and delivery timing also remain unannounced.
Bottom line
The HOMMAGE 26’s confirmed appeal is clear: Giugiaro’s reinterpretation, a naturally aspirated V10 and a manual gearbox in a planned 25-car series. However, its measured performance and delivery schedule remain open questions. For recording your own drives, explore TripRank’s GPS driving companion for iOS.
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