Here comes the Germans. The Gumpert Apollo was conceived by Roland Gumpert with the collaboration of Roland Mayer under the approval of Audi. The first production started in October 2005. The car developed its hybrid version in 2008, delivering a speed of up to 382 kW (519 PS; 512 hp), powered with a 3.3 litre V8 twin turbo engine coupled with a 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) electric motor. The car has the ability to recharge the battery under braking. The good thing about the Gumpert Apollo is that it is also a street-legal race car. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive two-seater constructed on a tubular chromoly with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. The engine a 4163 cc bi-turbo intercooled V8. It has five valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts, a VarioCam Direct variable valve timing on the intakes and hydraulic valve clearance compensation. Its four-oxygen sensors monitor the gas mixture and a three-way catalytic converter. This car can reach a top speed of 223.9mph.
What a great sportscar and everyday street-car for those that can afford this sporty luxury.
Photo Credit: Gumpert Apollo
Photographer: Matteo Ravelli
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34399196@N08/
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