World premiere : GUMPERT apollo speed
March 5, 2009 Leave a Comment
GUMPERT apollo speedGUMPERT Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH has unvieled the apollo speed at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. Whereas optimum performance for racetracks, lateral acceleration and grip in all situations are the focus of apollo, apollo sport and apollo race, the apollo speed is aimed at an exclusive high speed clientel. Its domain is the mastery of highest speeds. Thanks to polished aerodynamics the drive side values of the speed are far above those of the competition.
Form follows function
A good look from the front reveals the changed design around the wheel arches. A low restrict induction system rounds off the snappy appearance and provides fresh air to the motor. Further modifications have been made to the rear end of this super sports car: The redesigned tail lights concisely show where the apollo is headed to, before it vanishes from the sight of its pursuer. The two-seater also has a small adjustable spoiler to lend it the required drive side for its intoxicating speed.
The racer impresses by its sportive, elegantly equipped interior. It is available with either leather or alcantara, and provides a whole panoply of details, such as air conditioning and a DVD moniceiver. The removable steering wheel makes it easy to get in. Embedded in the monocoque and held in by 4 point seat belts, the driver becomes one with the apollo. An intense bond!
GUMPERT apollo speed Specification
| Transmission: | sequential six-speed gearbox with synchronisation and oil cooling, twin plate clutch configuration (diameter 2 x 200 mm), rear-wheel drive, differential lock by Torsen |
| Chassis: | long and pushrod-operated double transverse control arm suspension with fully adjustable dampers front and rear and anti roll bar in front |
| Brakes: | two circuit BOSCH-ABS brake system with six piston callipers, inside ventilated discs (378 x 32 mm) all around |
| Wheels & Tires: | Aluminium cast wheels with centre look front: 255/35 ZR19 rear: 345/35 ZR19 |
| Dry weight: | 1.200 kg (For cars with standard equipment without filling. Special eqipment may increase this value.) |
| Allowed total weight: | 1,500 kg |
| Length: | 4,460 mm |
| Width: | 1,998 mm |
| Height: | 1,105 mm |
| Wheel base: | 2,700 mm |
| Wheel gauge: | front: 1,670 mm, rear: 1,598 mm |
| Tank capacity: | 120 litre |
| Engine: | V8-cylinder-Biturbomotor with 90o cylinder angle, light metal cylinder heads with 5 valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts, hydraulic valve clearance compensation, double-flow exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter, dry sump lubrication |
| Cubic capacity: | 4,163 cm3 |
| Engine performance: | 515 kW (700 HP) at 6.500 rev/min |
| Maximum torque: | 875 Nm at 4.000 rev/min |
| Litre performance: | 123,7 kW/Litre (168 HP/Litre) |
| Maximum rev.: | 7,200 rev/min |
| Top speed: | > 360 km/h / 224 mph (Depeding on equipment, county related specification, gear ratio and engine power) |
| Acceleration figures: | 0-100 km/h in 3,0 s 0-200 km/h in 8,9 s |
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