The Gumpert Apollo Sport is an uncompromising mid-engine supercar designed with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency and track performance.
The project, developed under the leadership of former Audi engineer Roland Gumpert, is a road-going version of a race car that retains its street legality but features a chassis architecture optimized for circuit racing.
The powertrain is based on a heavily modified 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
Engineers employed a dry-sump lubrication system and special turbochargers, enabling the engine to produce 720 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque.
Optimization of the intake and exhaust systems ensures consistent power delivery and instantaneous throttle response.
Power is delivered via rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed sequential transmission, ensuring lightning-fast shifting.
The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes exactly 3.0 seconds, and the top speed reaches 360 km/h.
The model’s dynamic characteristics allow it to compete with the top models in the hypercar segment of that era.
The car’s exterior is entirely governed by the laws of physics: a massive rear wing, a large diffuser, and a distinctive roof-mounted air intake generate downforce that exceeds the car’s weight at high speeds.
The body panels are made of carbon fiber to reduce weight, and braking performance is ensured by powerful calipers and ventilated discs hidden behind center-lock wheels.
The interior features a spartan style typical of racing prototypes.
The trim is dominated by Alcantara and carbon fiber, integrated directly into the tubular roll cage structure.
The driver’s cockpit ergonomics include a removable steering wheel and rigid bucket seats that securely hold the driver in place during lateral G-forces.
Technical Specifications: Engine: V8, 4.2 L, Twin-turbo Power: 720 hp / 900 Nm Transmission: 6-speed sequential Drive: Rear-wheel drive 0–100 km/h acceleration: 3.0 sec.
Top speed: 360 km/h Body: Coupe (chromium-molybdenum frame / carbon fiber) Manufactured in: Germany The Gumpert Apollo Sport is the epitome of pure engineering, offering the driver an uncompromising combination of racing technology and the ability to legally drive on public roads.