2006 Gumpert Apollo

[Roberto Calderon E.]

Gumpert are now assembling a range of the most daring supercars built around Audi components. Their first saleable product, which has started its show rounds, is a production version of the Apollo mid-engine supercar seen earlier this year. It's powered by a twin turbo Audi V8, and if the spec tables are to be believed, new owners can be treated to 60mph in just 3.0 seconds.

The Apollo just might be capable of such a run. Its carbon fibre body sits atop a chrome molybdenum alloy and steel frame that supports an RS6 engine cranked out to 650 bhp. With this setup the Gumpert has a better power to weight ratio than the big 'Mac'Laren F1. Although, some customers might opt out of the carbon for a GRP body and a have the superchared 440 bhp option to save a few dollars, or maybe a little sanity.

Other niceties include a sequential 6-speed transmission, a twin clutch system attached to that, an inboard suspension setup and as much down force as a DTM car. All of this down force is created by the under tray which means the Apollo has no fussy wings and instead, two massive venturis extending the length of the car that increase the drag to 0.43 Cd.

Sensibly, the Apollo has huge brakes hiding behind its 19 inch center-lock wheels. To keep speed in check, 8-piston calipers grab 15 inch discs on all four wheels and an ABS system is included.

Gumpert say they are production ready and can make cars ranging from 150 to 220 thousand euros. They are suggesting that a full-on race version might be feasible, but until then we patiently wait for The Nurburgring lap time.

EN DETALLE:

engine: Audi V8
position: Mid Longitudinal
aspiration: Twin Turbo
valvetrain: DOHC, 5 Valves per Cyl w/Vario Cam
displacement: 4163 cc / 254.0 cu in
bore: 93 mm / 3.66 in
stroke: 84.5 mm / 3.33 in
power: 484.7 kw / 650 bhp @ 6000 rpm
hp per litre: 156.14 bhp per litre
bhp/weight: 590.91 bhp per tonne
torque: 850 nm / 626.9 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline: 7500
body / frame: Carbon Fibre over chrome molybdenum Steel Frame
front brakes: Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
f brake size: 380 mm / 15.0 in
rear brakes: Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
r brake size: 380 mm / 15.0 in
front wheels: F 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in
rear wheels: R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
front tire size: 255/35R19
rear tire size: 345/35R19
f suspension: Double Wishbones w/Inboard Shock Absorber Units, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension: Double Wishbones w/Inboard Shock Absorber Units, Anti-Roll Bar
weight: 1100 kg / 2425 lbs
wheelbase: 2700 mm / 106.3 in
front track: 1680 mm / 66.1 in
rear track: 1590 mm / 62.6 in
length: 4250 mm / 167.3 in
width: 1995 mm / 78.5 in
height: 1105 mm / 43.5 in
transmission: 6-Speed Sequential
gear ratios: 2.87:1, 1.77:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, 0.71:1
final drive: 4.09:1
top speed: 360 kph / 223.7 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.0 seconds

[Christopher M.]

Tiene algunos toques de diseño buenos y otros que no.
...pero con esas prestaciones uno si que no se puede quejar de nada.

[ROLOcr]

hace algunos años hans dahlback estaba trabajando en un proyecto similar, alguien sabe si tiene algo q ver con este proyecto????

[daga]

Mínimo licencia de avión se tiene que tener para darse una vueltita!

[dagosr]

Es un avión pero no me gusta muy exagerado.

[Clio 2.0]

Tiene un estilo tuanis, algo radical pero esta tuanis

[mclaren]

El mejor termino para describirlo: RICE

el diseño esta totalmente desproporcionado y casi se ve antojadizo, lo que le da un coeficiente aerodinamico de 0.43 lo que es altisimo para un auto de este tipo

aunque 1100kilos para 650hps le da una MUY BUENA relacion peso potencia, de ahi su gran aceleracion

feito, nada q hacer.


Hay otro auto parecido, tambien raro pero mucho mejor terminado y de superiores prestaciones, visiblemente muy inspirado por Lambirghinni ...


price $654 500 USD
engine Chevrolet V8
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Supercharged
fuel feed Electronic Sequential Port
displacement 6345 cc / 387.2 cu in
bore 104.77 mm / 4.125 in
stroke 91.95 mm / 3.620 in
compression 8.975:1
power 780.0 kw / 1046 bhp @ 6950 rpm
hp per litre 169.71 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 890.59 bhp per tonne
torque 997.88 nm / 736 ft lbs @ 6600 rpm
redline 7200
body / frame Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel Space Frame
front brakes Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
f brake size 356 mm / 14 in
rear brakes Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
r brake size 356 mm / 14 in
front wheels F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in
rear wheels R 50.8 x 31.8 cm / 20 x 12.5 in
front tire size 235 35 (YR)19
rear tire size 335 30 (YR)20
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension A Arms w/Coil-Over-Srpings, Cab Controlled Air Lift
r suspension A Arms w/Coil-Over-Srpings, Anti-Roll Bar
weight 1225 kg / 2700 lbs
wheelbase 2672 mm / 105.2 in
length 4475 mm / 176.2 in
width 2101 mm / 82.7 in
height 1092 mm / 43 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.82:1, 2.15:1, 1.56:1, 1.212:1, 0.973:1, 0.656:1
final drive 3.44:1
drag .367 Cd

[dagosr]

El mejor termino para describirlo: RICE

el diseño esta totalmente desproporcionado y casi se ve antojadizo, lo que le da un coeficiente aerodinamico de 0.43 lo que es altisimo para un auto de este tipo

aunque 1100kilos para 650hps le da una MUY BUENA relacion peso potencia, de ahi su gran aceleracion

feito, nada q hacer.

Exactemente un completo soncho jaja........pero sólo por fuera.

[daga]

El mejor termino para describirlo: RICE

el diseño esta totalmente desproporcionado y casi se ve antojadizo, lo que le da un coeficiente aerodinamico de 0.43 lo que es altisimo para un auto de este tipo

aunque 1100kilos para 650hps le da una MUY BUENA relacion peso potencia, de ahi su gran aceleracion

feito, nada q hacer.

Exactemente un completo soncho jaja........pero sólo por fuera.

Lo que no me gustó de su apariencia es que tiene mucho "cedazo" pero no está lejos de la linea de tendencia de los "aplastados estilo Lamborgini".