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September 10, 2008

Gumpert Apollo at Firebird International Raceway

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

Evolution MotorSports invited our buddy Patrick Ernzen to photograph the hot new Gumpert Apollo at the Firebird International Raceway, where it was being tested by Samuel Hubinette and Mike Speck. As usual, Patrick came away with some killer shots of this amazing new supercar. You can see more pics after the jump, or check out the full gallery with hi-res pics at Desert-Motors.

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Gumpert Apollo

Comments

John
Sep 13, 2008 at 6:06 am

that car is ridiculous…

James
Sep 12, 2008 at 11:42 pm

Kinda looks like the Bugatti

Victor
Sep 12, 2008 at 6:52 pm

It’s an Ok car… its probably very fast. But it doesn’t seem like its a comfortable car. I would prefer the Koenigsegg CCXR anytime. And it seems like everything is fiberglass.

Anonymous
Sep 12, 2008 at 3:14 pm

sexy car

Patrick Ernzen
Sep 12, 2008 at 8:39 am

“they guy giving the peace sign looks like a douche, lol”
That Samuel Hubinette and he seemed like a cool guy. I wouldn’t have put that pic up if I’d know people were going to be dicks about it. :(

“i prefer the new Nissan GTR….”
Two VERY different cars.

Julius
Sep 12, 2008 at 7:58 am

i prefer the new Nissan GTR….

Josh .O.
Sep 12, 2008 at 6:12 am

Too sweet! I like the way the rear firewall holds the headrest, I don’t think I’ve seen that done before? Great car tho!

Oh yeah, and Top Gear does rule, they topped out the Veyron! Sweet Action!

XTZTwinTurbo
Sep 12, 2008 at 3:50 am

Looks interesting.. I would like to see it in person.

LA La
Sep 12, 2008 at 2:30 am

DAAAMMMM!!!!!

dhoge88
Sep 12, 2008 at 1:31 am

they guy giving the peace sign looks like a douche, lol

Rick
Sep 12, 2008 at 1:27 am

looks alright but the name sucks!!!

Staciano
Sep 12, 2008 at 12:30 am

OMG that car is BANANAS!

Anonymous
Sep 11, 2008 at 10:52 pm

I think its just, ummmmm….. ugly.

Anonymous
Sep 11, 2008 at 10:52 pm

I think its just, ummmmm….. ugly.

nick bean
Sep 11, 2008 at 10:13 pm

sick absolutely sick. looks like a mix between a veyron and the ME412. I wanna see its stats

shitface
Sep 11, 2008 at 9:14 pm

almost looks like an ME412

Anonymous
Sep 11, 2008 at 8:40 pm

yah id drive it

Jack
Sep 11, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Good car but bad name.

Chris
Sep 11, 2008 at 7:21 pm

this is the 3rd sexiest car on earth (First is Koenigsegg CCXR, 2nd is Spyker C8)

Anonymous
Sep 11, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Its nice but i see a bunch of parts off of other super cars and sports cars…It may perform but supercars have to have a certian fit,finish ans quality in my opinion…

valek
Sep 11, 2008 at 6:45 pm

it’s not a really pretty supercar but damn it’s fast.
i kinda expected some sideways shots, with hubinette behind the wheel.

Jeremy
Sep 11, 2008 at 1:07 pm

Looks sick. like a jet with wheels.

fsckr
Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 am

Yep, its as fast (if not faster) than it looks.

Check out the Top Gear test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDJAXVWuZ_c

They’ve tested every supercar for the last 8+ years on their track (actually the Stig has…some say he’s part man, part mollusc) and I think it was the fastest, faster even than the Enzo, the McLaren SLR, Koenigsegg etc etc…

(Top Gear rocks…)

Chris
Sep 11, 2008 at 12:32 am

this looks like a car from Burnout Paradise

Kyle
Sep 10, 2008 at 10:25 pm

This is my dream car.

I AM going to own a Pagani Zonda F and a Gumpert Apollo when i am older and have loads of cash. haha.

Adamk24
Sep 10, 2008 at 8:07 pm

I got a chance to ride in Sam’s Drift viper out at the Formula D event in Monroe. Now THAT was an extreme ride :D

Patrick Ernzen
Sep 10, 2008 at 7:24 pm

“Anybody know if it’s as fast as it looks?” Yes. It weighs a little under 2,600lbs and makes upwards of 650hp. It set the record for a street car on Top Gear’s test track. Definitely a very, very fast car. And yeah, it’s a little akward to get in and out of, but there are little areas to put your hands and lower yourself in, so it’s not as bad as you might think. Unfortunately I only sat in it and didn’t drive it… maybe another day, haha.

Oafman
Sep 10, 2008 at 7:14 pm

I like everything about the car but the Gumpert logo would be the first thing to be pulled off. “Cars are like a box of chocolate…”

David
Sep 10, 2008 at 5:50 pm

WOW! pretty nice!
It looks a little uncomfortable to get in and out of, but then again, what super car isn’t?

Anybody know if it’s as fast as it looks?

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