Gumpert Apollo

Press Release

In the beginning there was a vision

The challenge was to develop a super sports car with outstanding road performance, combining style and functionality. A purist vehicle offering a unique driving experience on the road and the potential of success on the race circuit. Furthermore at a price that cannot be matched by any other car in this exclusive class. This vision of a unique sports car led to the birth of the Apollo. Its highly functional design offers an extraordinary driving experience. The V8 turbo charged engine delivers power and torque in abundance and provides the Apollo with breath-taking acceleration. The rigid chassis and the efficient aerodynamics of the futuristic body provide for ultra precise and predictable handling even at maximum speed.

As top performance requires top security, the road-authorized Apollo already fulfils international motor sports norms. Tubular steel subframes and a carbon monocoque provide double protection for the passengers. The Apollo safely offers fun on the road and competitiveness on the race track.

An overview of the Apollo*

The Apollo is a two-seater sports car with a mid-engine arrangement. It is built up upon a chrome molybdenum chassis with an integrated carbon monocoque safety cell. The transmission is a sequential sixspeed gearbox with twin clutch configuration (diameter 2 x 200 mm). Long double wishbones with a fully adjustable suspension operated by pushrods (front/rear) and a wind tunnel optimized aerodynamical design with a full length underbody incorporating massive diffusors (front/rear) provide excellent driving dynamics. A dual circuit ABS brake system with 6-piston callipers all around (brake disk diameter 380 mm) provides enormous braking performance.

The Driving Force

The driving force behind German Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur (Manufacturer of Sports Cars) is the founder and managing director Roland Gumpert. Many will know him from his years at AUDI where he led the development of the first 4- wheel drive car 'Iltis' - forefather for the AUDI Quattros.

Among other responsibilities, Roland was in charge of the AUDI Sports Department and achieved 25 victories at World Championship Rallies and won 4 World Rally Championship titles with Hannu Mikkola (1983) and Stig

Blomqvist (1984) and the constructors championship in 1982 and '83. Naturally, success at major motor sport championships is an objective for the Apollo's near future. Until today, he keeps close business relationships with AUDI.

Performance Figures

• Maximum Speed: 224 mph/360 km/h (depending on aerodynamical package)

• Acceleration: 0-62 mph/0-100 km/h in 3.0 sec; 0-124 mph/0-200 km/h in 8.9 sec

Engine

• 4,2L Bi-Turbo V8-Engine with 90° cylinder angle, 5 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts, hydraulic

• valve clearance compensation, double-flow exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter

• Cubic capacity: 254 cubic inch/4163 cm3

• Engine performance: 641BHP/478 kW at 6000 rpm

• Maximum torque: 597.4 lbf ft/850 Nm at 4500 rpm

• Output per litre: 153.8 BHP/Litre - 114.8 kW/Litre

• Maximum Rev: 7500 rpm

General Information

• Transmission: six-speed sequential manual, limited slip differential, rear wheel drive

• Suspension: double wishbones, fully adjustable inboard spring/damper units, anti-roll bar

• Wheels and tires: aluminium wheels with centre lock

• front: 255/35 ZR19

• rear: 345/35 ZR19

• Unloaded weight: under 2525 lb/1100 kg (dry weight)

• Length: 175.6 inch/4460 mm

• Width: 78.6 inch/1998 mm

• Height: 43.5 inch/1105 mm

• Wheel base: 106.3 inch/2700 mm

• Track: front 65.7 inch/1670 mm

• rear 62.9 inch/1598 mm

*Technical data of production car may slightly change. The Seats are integral part of carbon fibre monocoque. They are talormade for each driver and the steering wheel as well as the pedal box are adjustable - every driver finds the perfect position.