The sports car manufacturer Gumpert celebrates two world premieres in Geneva named GUMPERT apollo r, a purebred race car with the brute thrust of up to 860 hp (632 kW), and GUMPERT apollo enraged. In the process of development, numerous modifications were required to extract up to 860 hp from the 4.2 litre V8 engine. What the engineers did was to include higher supercharging pressure, ignition and control time adjustments, optimization of the intake air ducts and a special racing exhaust system. The engine and transmission cooling system was also enhanced. In addition, the spur-toothed dog ring transmission is controlled by rocker switches on the steering wheel but without a clutch pedal. A central digital dashboard supplies the driver with essential information. Furthermore, the chassis was extended with a titanium blade stabilizer on the rear axle. Additional optimization measures lead to the decrease of the weight of the car, which now is 1 100 kg. Now, the apollo r is more powerful and lighter than any other apollo. At the exhibition stand in Geneva, the apollo r will be shown in a black-red-gold foil dress. The driver and passenger doors are each graced by a griffin, a cross between an eagle and lion and therefore the lord of the air as well as the earth. The heraldic animal of GUMPERT, the griffon, also decorates the distinctive swing doors of the apollo enraged. The mythical creature visually emphasizes the link between the enraged and the apollo r.

Gumpert apollo r

Gumpert apollo r (2012)
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The limited special edition of the Apollo enraged delivers 780 hp (574 kW) and a reduction of the dry weight to 1 175 kg. Next to the flag design embroidery on the seat and headrest, the digital LCD instrument panel is the most noticeable special feature on the interior. This version embodies the philosophy an understanding of "pure German speed", according to Gumpert.

Gumpert apollo enraged

Gumpert apollo enraged (2012)
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Gumpert appolo r specifications:

Engine

  • Type: V8-cylinder Twin-turboenginewith90°cylinderangle, 5 valves per cylinder, 4 over head camshafts, hydraulic valve clearance compensation, Turbo aircirculation valves(2-way), 2-flow exhaust system r with reduced drag, dry sumplubrication, traction control system (ASR) variable adjustable from 0-25% with switch-off function
  • Cubic Capacity: 4,163 cm³
  • Nominal Output: up to 860 hp / 633 kW at 6,000 rev/min
  • Max.Torque: up to 980 Nm at 4,000 rev/min
  • Max. Rev: 7,400 rev/min

Gearbox

Race dog ring transmission, TT40e electronic gear system, twin plate clutch configuration, differential self-locking by Torsen

Carbody

Two-seater super sports car with midengine arrangement, tube frame and integrated carbon/kevlarsafety cell, carbon carbody, carbon/aluminium sandwich underbody, Makrolonside windows, kill switches, aero dynamic package for optimized down force: carbon rear wing, carbon louvers for wheel ventilation front; air-box r for reinforced RAM Air effect, air lift system Airjack

Chassis and Wheel

Long double wishbones, competition chassis fully adjustable in bump and rebound rates (low and high-speed), ride-height adjustable between 40 an 120mm (via pushrods), anti roll bar (front) and titanium blade-type anti roll bar (rear) 378 mm internally ventilated brake disks with fixed 6-piston calliperson both axles;18"/18" aluminium alloy wheels with central locking and Michelin slicks

Iterior

Alcantara, 6 point safety belts (including H.A.N.S. System®), Fire extinguishing system, 2D-BigDash display, data recorder, centerconsole r

Dimension and weight

Wheel base 2,700 mm, wheel gauge front 1,670 mm / rear 1,598 mm, length 4,460 mm, width 1,998 mm, height (without air intake) 1,114 mm; operating weight 1,100 kg (Weight reduction caused by optimized wire harness milled components and underbody construction as well as lithium battery and Makrolonside windows.)

Performance Figures

  • Top Speed: 308 km/h
  • 0-100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
  • 0-200 km/h: 8.6 seconds

Gumpert appolo enraged specifications:

Engine

  • Type: V8-cylinder Twin-turboenginewith90°cylinderangle, 5 valves per cylinder, 4 over head camshafts, hydraulic valve clearance compensation, Turbo aircirculation valves(2-way), 2-flow exhaust system r with reduced drag, dry sumplubrication, traction control system (ASR) variable adjustable from 0-25% with switch-off function
  • Cubic Capacity: 4,163 cm³
  • Nominal Output: up to 780 hp / 574 kW at 6,000 rev/min
  • Max.Torque: up to 920 Nm at 4,000 rev/min
  • Max. Rev: 7,200 rev/min

Gearbox

Fully synchronised7-speed-transmission, automatic TT40e electronic gear system with paddle shift (2 selectable gear modes), twin plate clutch configuration, differential self-locking by Torsen, S1000 reinforced transmission with optimized cooling system

Carbody

two-seater super sports car with mid engine arrangement, tube frame and integrated carbon/Kevlarsafety cell, carbon carbody, carbon/aluminiums and wichunderbody, aerodynamic package for optimized downforce: Vortex Generators, carbon rearwing, carbon louvers for wheel ventilation front; airboxF1 for reinforced RAM Air effect, airliftsystemAirjack, LED day time running lights"enraged", special design varnishing"enraged

Chassis and Wheel

Long double wishbones, competition chassis fully adjustable in bump and rebound rates (low and high-speed), ride-height adjustable between 40 an 120mm (via pushrods), anti roll bar (front) and titanium blade-type anti roll bar (rear), automatic ride-height control system 396 mm internally ventilated ceramic brake disks with fixed 6-piston calliperson both axles forgedGUMPERT aluminiumalloywheelswithcentrelock, Michelin Pilot Super Sport: 265/35ZR19 -345/30ZR20

Iterior

Alcantara anthracite with "enraged" design, 4 point safety belts, Fire extinguishing system, Climate control , digital LCD dashboard, DVD-Moniceiver (including Navigation system, rear view camera, rear view function when driving, Bluetooth handsfree set, ipodcontrol)

Dimension and weight

Wheel base 2,700 mm, wheel gauge front 1,670 mm / rear 1,598 mm, length 4,460 mm, width 1,998 mm, height (without air intake) 1,114 mm, 120 litretank capacity dry weight 1,175 kg (Weight reduction caused by optimized milled components and underbody construction, lithium battery, control unit box instead of trunk, ceramic brake system.)

Performance Figures

  • Top Speed: 330 km/h
  • 0-100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
  • 0-200 km/h: 8.7 seconds

Source: Gumpert