The Gumpert Apollo is the first vehicle produced by Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH in Germany. The project is the creation of Roland Gumpert, a former Audi employee who oversaw many a rallying success working as competitions chief in their Quattro division. Gumpert's partner is Roland Mayer, the boss of German tuning house MTM.
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The Apollo is a 1100 kg (2425 lb), street-legal race car with up to 650 hp (485 kW) and 627 lb�ft (850 N�m) of torque, designed to take on the Porsche 911 GT3, it is a mid engined, rear wheel drive two seater constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. An Audi 4.2L V8 engine is joined to a six-speed sequential gearbox with Formula 1 influences. Estimated top speed is 360 km/h (224 mph) with 0-100 km/h (0�62 mph) reached in 3.0 seconds, making it the 9th best accelerating production car in the world, behind the Ariel Atom.
Manufacturer Gumpert
Production 2005�present
Predecessor None
Engine(s) 4.2 L V8 Twin Turbocharged
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Curb weight 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Designer Roland Gumpert, Roland Mayer
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