ApolloN brings Gumpert’s legacy back to Geneva with 700hp supercar
Apollo Automobil, the successor to Gumpert, unveiled the ApolloN at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, reviving the marque’s extreme supercar formula with a 700hp twin-turbo V8.
Apollo Automobil, the company that emerged from Gumpert’s insolvency, used the 2016 Geneva Motor Show to introduce the ApolloN, a heavily revised version of the original Apollo supercar. This marks the first major showing for the brand since its acquisition by Ideal TeamVenture in January, ending a period of uncertainty that began with Gumpert’s financial collapse in 2012.
The ApolloN keeps the aggressive, functional styling that defined Gumpert’s earlier cars. Underneath, it features a 4.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 700hp at 6,000rpm and 880Nm of torque. With a kerb weight of just 1,200kg, Apollo claims the car can reach 100km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 360km/h. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential gearbox and managed by a self-locking Torsen differential.
Technical highlights and design
ApolloN’s chassis and suspension remain focused on track capability, with a low centre of gravity and lightweight construction. The car sits on staggered wheels, 19 inches at the front and 20 at the rear. An electronic lift system allows the front axle to be raised for speed bumps or rough surfaces, a nod to the car’s usability beyond the circuit.
The ApolloN is positioned as an evolution of the original Gumpert Apollo, which first appeared a decade earlier. While the exterior is recognisably related, the new car benefits from updated aerodynamics and mechanical refinements. The focus remains on outright performance, with limited concessions to comfort or practicality.
A new chapter for Apollo
The Geneva debut of the ApolloN signals the brand’s intent to continue building extreme, track-focused supercars under new ownership. Alongside the ApolloN, Apollo Automobil also presented the Arrow concept, a 1,000hp model aimed at pushing the brand further into the hypercar segment.
For more on the key launches from the 2016 event, see our Guide to the 86th Geneva Motor Show: Key Debuts and Concepts.
