Apollo previews Intensa Emozione’s carbon fibre chassis
Apollo’s Intensa Emozione hypercar, limited to just ten units, features a carbon fibre tub weighing only 105kg and a naturally aspirated V12 engine.
Apollo has released early details of the Intensa Emozione’s carbon fibre chassis, highlighting the structure underpinning its limited-run hypercar. The Intensa Emozione, or IE, will be built in just ten units and is the first production model from Apollo since its Gumpert days.
Developed in partnership with Manifattura Automobili Torino, the IE’s carbon tub weighs only 105kg, with additional carbon subframes front and rear. The entire chassis platform comes in at 231lbs (105kg), contributing to a total vehicle weight of 1,250kg. This low mass is central to the car’s performance ambitions, giving the IE a power-to-weight ratio of 615hp per tonne.
Chassis and bodywork details
The Intensa Emozione’s chassis uses a full carbon monocoque, with carbon fibre also forming the front and rear subframes. The bodywork is equally ambitious, shaped entirely from carbon fibre and dominated by dramatic aerodynamic features. A large rear wing, sharp splitters and deep intakes are all designed to generate downforce, Apollo claims 1,350kg at nearly 300km/h.
V12 engine and performance
The IE is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12, developed with input from HWA. The engine produces 780hp at 8,500rpm and 560Nm at 9,000rpm, with drive sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed Hewland pneumatic dogring gearbox. Apollo claims 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds and a top speed beyond 330km/h. The exhaust system is a triple-tip design, adding to the visual drama at the rear.
Pricing, customisation and production
Each Apollo Intensa Emozione will be highly customisable, with buyers able to specify details to suit their tastes. Pricing starts at $2.7 million or €2.5 million, and all cars are being built in Italy to comply with global regulations. The company positions the IE as a modern GT1-inspired hypercar, aiming to rival the likes of Pagani and Koenigsegg.
How the carbon chassis compares
The IE’s carbon construction puts it among a select group of hypercars using similar technology. The carbon tub’s weight, at just 105kg, is comparable to the lightest in the segment. For context, the Ford GT and Ginetta G60 also use carbon chassis, but Apollo’s approach is more extreme in its focus on both weight and rigidity.See also:Ginetta G60 revealed with Ford V6 and carbon chassis
- Carbon fibre monocoque with carbon subframes
- Naturally aspirated V12 engine
- Aerodynamic package generating 1,350kg downforce at 300km/h
- Six-speed Hewland pneumatic racing gearbox
