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    Gumpert Apollo Sport 2005-

    Gumpert Apollo Sport

    The Gumpert Apollo is a synthesis of dynamic and design with pure driving pleasure and unique performance. On the road it speeds like not many other cars and on the race track it cries out to be challenged by an opponent that can match its breathtaking acceleration and handling. Now, it is due to get a worthy competitor out of its own stable. At the 77th Geneva Motor Show, the Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur will present the Apollo Sport to the wide public.

    The Gumpert Apollo Sport is the rebel amongst the super sports cars. Its bodywork combines sexy curves with potent edges and angles and aims for uncompromising aerodynamics. A clear demonstration of the principle form follows function. Its challenging sporting design derives from the requirement to built a street legal racing car, whose number one priority is to provide extraordinary performance on the circuit, but at the same time embodying a vehicle suitable for daily use.

    The highest importance was attached to safety: the tubular space frame in chrome-molybdenum steel with integrated safety monocoque fabricated in carbon-fiber passes all crash-tests regulations, while a cashbox offers additional protection. The gaping air intake stub over the roof and on the rear signals power, dynamics and superiority. The eight cylinder, bi-turbo mid-engine with up to 800 horsepower is capable of catapulting this 2645 lbs missile from 0-62 mph in only 3 seconds.

    The Apollo Sport is equipped with an extended aerodynamic package and, in contrast to the three part spoiler of the Apollo, possesses a racing wing which gives even more down force. The more powerful engine still manages to accelerate this beast to a top speed of 224 mph.

    As you can guess, it is not for nothing that this cars is named after the fierce Greek God.

    The two-seater also convinces from the inside, with its sporty and elegant alcantara interior, and offers air-conditioning, CD-player, navigation system and reverse view camera as standard equipment. A two-layer metallic finish available in any conceivable color, gives this racer a particular luster. As a special accessory the Apollo is equipped with an airjack, a pneumatic jacking pad.
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    As if the original wasn't sporty enough...And aerodynamic! They said the original could drive on the roof of tunnels due to the downforce!
    All about the t-tops

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    One of the most sexy and coolest cars available IMO...
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    It's a bit ugly. When it comes to supercars the Zonda is still the best, in my opinion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    It's a bit ugly. When it comes to supercars the Zonda is still the best, in my opinion.
    And they're not ugly?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pando View Post
    And they're not ugly?
    In my opinion the Zonda is better looking than this. And let's not enter to discuss the interior...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    It's a bit ugly. When it comes to supercars the Zonda is still the best, in my opinion.
    Although i agree that the Zonda is still the best, after seeing an Apollo in the metal, i don't think it's ugly, it's quite nice. However, Zonda F is such an amazingly gorgeous car!

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    2008 Gumpert Apollo Sport

    (from Gumpert Press Release)
    It is one of only a handful of super sport cars and after its debut at Geneva’s international Motor Show in 2006 it was clear: the apollo is a synthesis of dynamic and design with pure driving pleasure and unique performance. On the road it speeds like a god and on the race track it cries out to be challenged by an opponent that can match its breathtaking acceleration and incomparable handling. Now, it is due to get a worthy competitor out of its own stable. At the 77th Geneva Motor Show, the Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur will present the apollo sport to the wide public.

    The apollo sport is the rebel amongst the super sport cars. Its bodywork combines sexy curves with potent edges and angles and aims for uncompromising aerodynamics. A clear demonstration of the principle “form follows function”. Its challenging sporting design derives from the requirement to built a street legal racing car, whose number one priority is to provide extraordinary performance on the circuit, but at the same time embodying a vehicle suitable for daily use.

    The highest importance was attached to safety: the tubular space frame in chrome-molybdenum steel with integrated safety monocoque fabricated in carbon-fiber passes all crash-tests regulations, while a cashbox offers additional protection. The gaping air intake stub over the roof and on the rear signals power, dynamics and superiority. The eight cylinder, bi-turbo mid-engine with up to 800 horsepower is capable of catapulting this 1200 kg missile from 0-100 km/h in only 3 seconds.

    The apollo sport is equipped with an extended aerodynamic package and, in contrast to the three part spoiler of the apollo, possesses a racing wing which gives even more down force and pushes the apollos’s maximum speed up to 360 km/h.

    As you can guess, it is not for nothing that this cars is named after the fierce Greek God.

    The two-seater also convinces from the inside, with its sporty and elegant alcantara interior, and offers air-condition, CD-player, navigation system and reverse view camera as standard equipment. A two-layer metallic finish available in any conceivable color, gives this bolide a particular luster. As a special accessory the apollo is equipped with an airjack, a pneumatic jacking pad.

    The standard version of the apollo sport costs 299.500,- € plus VAT.
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    "Horsepower sells motor cars, but torque wins motor races."
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    Gumpert Apollo Sport #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by TVR IS KING View Post
    As if the original wasn't sporty enough...And aerodynamic! They said the original could drive on the roof of tunnels due to the downforce!
    Not to quote Top Gear, but that's what they always say about every supercar...

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    just beat the record on the Nordschleife (7:11,57), previously held by the Donkervoort D8 RS06 (7:14,89).

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    Which is still nowhere near the road legal Radical's time of 6'55" odd.

    So much for breaking the record.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    Which is still nowhere near the road legal Radical's time of 6'55" odd.

    So much for breaking the record.
    why isn't this official?

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    There are no official times for the 'ring really - many 'ring times are reported by the manufacturer themselves to the press. Other ring times are done by magazine; Sport Auto's editor in chief Horst von Saurma has done many laps in various cars.

    See here.

    As you can see, the Radical SR8 is in a different league compared to all the other cars on the list. It's pretty astounding.

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