Gumpert confirms Apollo supercar for U.S.

Posted Tue Sep 9 2008 11:13 AM by Nelson Ireson

German supercar manufacturer Gumpert has announced it will be distributing its Apollo supercar in the United States via a partnership with Evolution MotorSport. The odd-looking but ferociously fast Apollo will be shipped to the U.S. for final assembly and performance testing in Tempe, Arizona.

The Apollo is a hand-built coupe and can be had in three different configurations: Street, GT or Race Car. Each is increasingly focused on pure performance, with the Race Car spec literally ready for the track. Evolution MotorSports founder Todd Zuccone says his firm only does, "insanely tuned luxury exotics," so the Apollo should fit right in.

Once final assembly and performance testing are complete, the car will be shipped from Tempe to Huntington Beach, California, where the exclusive dealer of the car in the U.S., European Touch, will offer the cars for sale.

Already the first Apollo is on the ground in the U.S., having cleared customs at the beginning of September.

At about 2,400lb (1,090kg), the Apollo's 4.2L Audi-sourced 650hp (480kW) and 627lb-ft (850Nm) V8 engine provides enough force to take the car to 60mph (96km/h) in just 3.0 seconds, 124mph (200km/h) in 8.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 224mph (360km/h).

Gallery: Gumpert Apollo

Reader Comments

Tue Sep 9 2008 11:25 AM
Laz says

Can't wait to see one in person here in Arizona!
Tue Sep 9 2008 11:36 AM
www.mywheelsonwalls.com says

Hang on!!!! The first car cleared customs in September, then how come it was on show at Pebble Beach in August by the very dealer your talking about?

Facts, Facts, can I get some facts?
Wed Sep 10 2008 10:07 PM
DiecastHobbyUSA.com says

This car is crazy! It looks like something out of a movie!

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