Apollo Intensa Emozione
Apollo Automobil - formerly known as Gumpert - unveiled the Intensa Emozione (IE) in 2017 as a track-focused hypercar built to deliver an uncompromising, analog driving experience. Developed in partnership with German motorsport specialist HWA AG, the car was conceived as a direct counterweight to modern, heavy hybrid supercars.
The Intensa Emozione is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 engine that produces 780 horsepower and revs up to 9,000 rpm. Its structure and bodywork are built entirely from carbon fiber, incorporating extreme, organic aerodynamics that generate over 1,350 kg of downforce at 300 km/h. Apollo capped production at just 10 units, positioning the vehicle as a rare, track-only tribute to high-revving, atmospheric power.
Key specifications
Generations and variants
Apollo Intensa Emozione
Apollo Intensa Emozione
2019-2021- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 6.3 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
- Power
- 581.65 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Sequential· 6 speeds
Facts
The IE has an integrated fire-extinguisher system, while its door hinges were designed to disengage if the car ended up on its roof.
For the final IE specification, Apollo quoted 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds and a 208 mph top speed.
Power from the V12 reaches the rear wheels through a six-speed Hewland pneumatic racing gearbox.
The Apollo IE V12 reaches its redline at 9,000 rpm, reinforcing the engine's high-revving, race-oriented character.
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.
The redesigned IE carbon safety cell integrated rollover protection and, according to Apollo, met FIA LMP2 safety requirements.
The production IE carbon chassis was manufactured by Capricorn Group, a supplier also known for producing monocoques for the Porsche 919 Hybrid.
The planned Apollo Intensa Emozione production run was limited to ten individually configured cars.
Apollo quoted about 1,350 kg of downforce at 300 km/h while the car itself weighs roughly 1,250 kg.
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.