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The Gumpert Apollo: Legacy
The Beginning of the Gumpert Apollo Story
The story begins in 2004, when Roland Gumpert, a former Audi executive, founded GMG Sportwagenmanufaktur Altenburg GmbH in Altenburg, Germany. The company’s goal was clear: to create an uncompromising, track-focused supercar for the road.
Development and Launch
- 2001: First 1:4 scale model designed by Marco Vanetta.
- 2004-2005: Collaboration with the Technical University of Munich and Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences for development.
- October 2005: Production of the Gumpert Apollo begins.
Apollo Models and Editions
Gumpert Apollo (Base Model)
- Production: 2005-2012
- Engine: 4.2L twin-turbocharged V8 (Audi-derived)
- Power: 650 hp
- Total Units: Part of the 150 total Apollo production
Gumpert Apollo Sport
- Introduced: 2007
- Features: More aggressive bodywork
- Power: 750 hp
- Total Units: Part of the 150 total Apollo production
Gumpert Apollo R
- Type: Track-only version
- Power: 850 hp
- Total Units: Unknown, likely very limited
Gumpert Apollo Speed
- Introduced: 2009
- Highlight: Set Nürburgring lap record of 7:11.57 in August 2009
- Total Units: Unknown, likely very limited
Company Challenges and Transition
- August 2013: Gumpert files for bankruptcy.
- 2014: Brand acquired by Ideal Team Ventures, a Hong Kong-based investment group.
- Company renamed to Apollo Automobil GmbH.
Post-Gumpert Era
- 2016: Apollo Arrow concept unveiled.
- 2018: Apollo Intensa Emozione (IE) introduced as a spiritual successor to the Apollo.
Production Numbers
The total production of all Gumpert Apollo models from 2005 to 2012 was approximately 150 units.
Legacy
The Gumpert Apollo, despite its short lifespan, left a lasting impression in the supercar world with its radical design and track-focused performance. While the original company no longer exists, the Apollo name continues under new ownership, carrying forward a legacy of extreme performance and cutting-edge design.
