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Apollo Automobil

Apollo Automobil is a German hypercar manufacturer based in Denkendorf. The company originated in 2004 as Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur, founded by former Audi Sport director Roland Gumpert. Its flagship release, the Gumpert Apollo, focused heavily on raw track performance and aerodynamics, setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife production car lap record of 7:11.57 in 2009.

Following a restructuring and acquisition in 2016, the business was renamed Apollo Automobil under new ownership (now operating under Apollo Future Mobility Group). The company pivoted toward ultra-exclusive, custom-built hypercars built around dramatic carbon-fiber designs and high-revving naturally aspirated powertrains. Modern models include the Intensa Emozione (IE), powered by a 6.3-liter V12, and its track-focused successor, the Project EVO.

Country
Germany
Founded
2016
Timeline

Models over time

Key models in the brand's history

Facts

Engineering

The IE has an integrated fire-extinguisher system, while its door hinges were designed to disengage if the car ended up on its roof.

Engineering

For the final IE specification, Apollo quoted 0–62 mph in 2.8 seconds and a 208 mph top speed.

Engineering

Power from the V12 reaches the rear wheels through a six-speed Hewland pneumatic racing gearbox.

Engineering

The Apollo IE V12 reaches its redline at 9,000 rpm, reinforcing the engine's high-revving, race-oriented character.

Engineering

The IE uses a mid-mounted 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 with no turbocharging or electric assistance, producing about 769 bhp in production specification.

Engineering

The redesigned IE carbon safety cell integrated rollover protection and, according to Apollo, met FIA LMP2 safety requirements.

Production

The production IE carbon chassis was manufactured by Capricorn Group, a supplier also known for producing monocoques for the Porsche 919 Hybrid.

Production

The planned Apollo Intensa Emozione production run was limited to ten individually configured cars.

Design

Apollo quoted about 1,350 kg of downforce at 300 km/h while the car itself weighs roughly 1,250 kg.

Development

In its final development phase, Apollo worked with HWA AG, a company with GT1 racing experience and a history of building the road-going Mercedes CLK GTR.

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