Is Gumpert Apollo still in business?
Founder and former CEO Roland Gumpert has officially left the Apollo brand. The new owners emphasized that Gumpert is in no longer in any way associated with the Apollo brand, and that he will not have any hand in development of future products.
Where is Gumpert Apollo made?
Apollo Automobil (previously known as Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur) is a German sports car manufacturer headquartered in Denkendorf.
Who makes the engine for the Apollo IE?
Apollo IE Specs The curb weight of the car is right at 2,755 pounds. The car uses a Ferrari-derived 6.3-liter V12 engine. Developed by both Autotecnica motori and HWA AG, it produces a whopping 780 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and redlines at 9,000 rpm.
Did Gumpert ever drive upside down?
Gumpert claims the design of the Apollo is optimised so that the car could drive upside-down in a tunnel if driven at sufficiently high speeds [over 306 km/h (190 mph)], but this has not been tested. The Apollo set a 7:11.57 lap time at Nürburgring achieved by German car magazine Sport Auto.
What’s the most expensive car in the world?
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The most expensive car in the world – officially – is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire. With a price tag of $18.7 million after taxes, the one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire is officially the priciest new car ever.
Is the Apollo IE road legal?
As the video shows, the Apollo IE is fully road legal, although we won’t be seeing much of it taking into account production will be capped at strictly 10 cars.
What is the fastest Apollo car?
Gumpert Apollo The Gumpert Apollo can reach a speed of 225 mph, and go from 0 to 60 in 3.0 seconds, according to CBS Miami. Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur is the official name for the carmaker. As you can probably guess, they are dedicated to manufacturing sports cars.
Is the Apollo IE street legal?
What’s the lap time of the Gumpert Apollo?
Gumpert claims the design of the Apollo is optimised so that the car could drive upside-down in a tunnel if driven at sufficiently high speeds [over 306 km/h (190 mph)], but this has not been tested. The Apollo set a 7:11.57 lap time at Nürburgring achieved by german car magazine sport auto.
Where was the first Gumpert Apollo car made?
The company, located in Altenburg, .Germany was founded in 2004 under the name GMG Sportwagenmanufaktur Altenburg GmbH. The technical guidelines were defined and the first designs of the car were drawn by Marco Vanetta. Upon Vanetta’s completion of this process, the first 1:4 scale model of Gumpert’s car was produced in 2001.
How many horsepower does a Gumpert Apollo have?
The hybrid Apollo can deliver up to 519 PS (382 kW; 512 hp), powered with a 3.3 litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine coupled with a 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) electric motor. The car has the ability to recharge the battery under braking.
When did the Gumpert Apollo go into bankruptcy?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Gumpert Apollo is a sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH in Altenburg. Gumpert filed for bankruptcy in August 2013, thereby culminating the production of the Apollo and its potential successor.