The Sickest Car Ever - Gumpert Apollo

**vividracing** · 08-19-2008, 10:38 AM

I remember posting something a while back on this rare supercar. It features an Audi V8 Twin Turbo engine doing 0-60 3 seconds! Check out the marketing photo and YouTube video.

YouTube - Fifth Gear - Gumpert Apollo

I was fortunate enough to run with one on Gumball 3000 this year. We ran RTE 58 between the 101 freeway and Buttonwillow in California. This car is simply incredible!

Flow-Bro · 08-19-2008, 12:46 PM

WOWZA...love it

**vividracing** · 08-22-2008, 10:48 AM

It sounds like a F16!

apexwrx · 08-24-2008, 09:38 PM

Dope. But still, for the money I'd go Ultima with a twin turbo LS2 and full sequential gearbox.

VRBK · 08-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Here's a little more info....

"The impressive power of the high-performance eight cylinder engine is based on proven V8-high-performance aggregates from AUDI. In the standard configuration this engine is optimised for use in racing and road vehicles and produces 650HP as a Biturbo engine.

Weighing only 196 kg (432 lbs.), it plays a major role in ensuring the ideal weight and fascinating driving dynamics of apollo. An angle of 90° between the two cylinder banks is a sign of a classic 8-cylinder engine. Efficient utilisation of its remarkable energy in the back wheels guarantees the fully-synchronised, sequential six-speed transmission that incorporates Formula 1 know-how. The short gear paths allow high speed gear changes. The arrangement of the gears in a longitudinal direction in the path of travel ensures a very low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. The characteristic sound of the double-flow exhaust system of the apollo with its 3-way catalytic converters says it best – the apollo is pure, unbeatable performance as reflected in the data. Like a comet, the apollo catapults its pilot from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.0 seconds and only requires 8.9 seconds from 0 to 200 km/h (0-124 mph).

For connoisseurs form whom driving fun does not necessarily equal maximum motor Performance and ultimate acceleration, the engine is also ideally suited for day-to-day
driving at lower speeds."

**vividracing** · 08-26-2008, 10:36 PM

Wow those seats are unreal!

UfoZ8myCow · 08-27-2008, 12:08 AM

That's just crazyness. Park an R8 next to it and this thing would make it look like weaksauce.

Fauxmoehawkeen · 10-06-2008, 11:38 AM

I hadn't even heard of one until now, and it pretty much blew my mind!

**vividracing** · 10-10-2008, 09:46 AM

I read somewhere that EVO was the Gumpert validation center... I laughed.

08-19-2008, 12:46 PM	#2
Flow-Bro One Crazy Black N***O Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tucson Posts: 506	WOWZA...love it __________________ TO BE AFRAID OF DEATH IS TO LIMIT LIFE

08-22-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
vividracing The Real Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: www.vividracing.com Posts: 14,695	It sounds like a F16! __________________ www.vividracing.com I Know Nothing Else...

08-24-2008, 09:38 PM	#4
apexwrx Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chandler Posts: 9,274	Dope. But still, for the money I'd go Ultima with a twin turbo LS2 and full sequential gearbox. __________________ The strong move quiet, the weak start riots.

08-26-2008, 07:06 PM	#5
VRBK Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 36	Here's a little more info.... "The impressive power of the high-performance eight cylinder engine is based on proven V8-high-performance aggregates from AUDI. In the standard configuration this engine is optimised for use in racing and road vehicles and produces 650HP as a Biturbo engine. Weighing only 196 kg (432 lbs.), it plays a major role in ensuring the ideal weight and fascinating driving dynamics of apollo. An angle of 90° between the two cylinder banks is a sign of a classic 8-cylinder engine. Efficient utilisation of its remarkable energy in the back wheels guarantees the fully-synchronised, sequential six-speed transmission that incorporates Formula 1 know-how. The short gear paths allow high speed gear changes. The arrangement of the gears in a longitudinal direction in the path of travel ensures a very low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. The characteristic sound of the double-flow exhaust system of the apollo with its 3-way catalytic converters says it best – the apollo is pure, unbeatable performance as reflected in the data. Like a comet, the apollo catapults its pilot from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.0 seconds and only requires 8.9 seconds from 0 to 200 km/h (0-124 mph). For connoisseurs form whom driving fun does not necessarily equal maximum motor Performance and ultimate acceleration, the engine is also ideally suited for day-to-day driving at lower speeds." __________________ Tony Carrillo Vivid Racing Perfomance Specialist Phone: (480)-966-3040x236 Fax: (480)-966-0806 AIM:VividTony BK@vividracing.com

08-26-2008, 10:36 PM	#6
vividracing The Real Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: www.vividracing.com Posts: 14,695	Wow those seats are unreal! __________________ www.vividracing.com I Know Nothing Else...

08-27-2008, 12:08 AM	#7
UfoZ8myCow Hookers are fun! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hollywood Posts: 627	That's just crazyness. Park an R8 next to it and this thing would make it look like weaksauce. __________________ www.myspace.com/allenserban

10-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#8
Fauxmoehawkeen Audi Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8	I hadn't even heard of one until now, and it pretty much blew my mind!

10-10-2008, 09:46 AM	#9
vividracing The Real Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: www.vividracing.com Posts: 14,695	I read somewhere that EVO was the Gumpert validation center... I laughed. __________________ www.vividracing.com I Know Nothing Else...

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