Apollo Intensa Emozione

Apollo Intensa Emozione
Overview
Manufacturer Apollo Automobil GmbH
Also called Apollo IE
Production 2018 (10 units planned)
Designer Joe Wong
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine

6.3 L

naturally-aspirated V12
Power output 780 hp (582 kW; 791 PS)
760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque
Transmission 6-speed Hewland dual-clutch sequential manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in) [1]
Length 5,066 mm (199.4 in) [1]
Width 1,995 mm (78.5 in) [1]
Height 1,130 mm (44.5 in) [1]
Curb weight 1,250 kg (2,755 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Gumpert Apollo

The Apollo Intensa Emozione (lit. intense emotion) is an upcoming, mid engined sports car manufactured by Apollo Automobil GmbH, designed by their Chief Designer, Joe Wong.[2] The car is sometimes referred to as the IE, which stands for Intensa Emozione. The name itself means 'intense emotion' in italian.

This is the first vehicle made by Apollo since the Gumpert Apollo that went into production 14 years before.

Overview

Apollo came out with a teaser video for the Intensa Emozione at October 17, 2017.[3] The car was fully revealed in October 24, 2017. The Intensa Emozione is built in collaboration with HWA AG.[4][5]

The Intensa Emozione will be sold for $2,670,000 in the United States, and €2,300,000 in Europe. Only ten will be produced, all of which have been reportedly sold.[6]

In June 2018 it was revealed that Apollo would be partnering with HWA AG, a tuning and racing team spun-off from Mercedes-Benz tuner AMG, to complete the final stage of development for the car.[7]

Vehicle information

Design language

The exterior design is based on airflow and nature, insects and marine animals in particular. The interior is based entirely on the nature theme, with a cocoon-style carbon fiber tub cockpit, in the style of a leather-wrapped prototype race car. Apart from the natural thought, the car was also intended to have a design that would stand out from all other sports cars.[8]

Performance data

Specifications and vehicle performance

The Intensa Emozione uses an Apollo 6.3-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine developed by Autotecnica Motori and HWA AG. It produces approximately 780 hp (582 kW; 791 PS) at 8,500 rpm and around 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine reportedly has a redline of 9,000 rpm.[9] All of the power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed Hewland sequential manual transmission.[6] The weight stands at 1,250 kg (2,755 lb).[10]

The dampers are built by Bilstein, and are three-way adjustable (comfort, sport, auto). The car utilises brembo carbon ceramic brakes with sizes 380 x 34 mm at the front and rear along with 6-piston callipers up front and 4-piston callipers at the rear.[11] Michelin supplies their Sport Cup 2 high performance tires for the cars, to allow for maximum performance and grip. Pankl Racing Systems is the supplier for the differential.[9]

The Intensa Emozione is capable of 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 2.7 seconds, with a projected top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h). The car produces a maximum downforce of 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) at 186 mph (299 km/h).[2][12]

Body construction

The car is made almost entirely out of carbon fiber,[13] but it does include high-strength steel, aluminum, and titanium components.[8] The engine bay is left uncovered, to allow the air intake to take in maximum efficiency and performance.[8] The entire chassis weighs only 105 kg (231 lb).[14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hansen Lukmam (2017-12-18). "Apollo IE, specifications". Drivetribe. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  2. 1 2 "Meet the Team Behind the Ludicrous Apollo Intensa Emozione". Road & Track. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  3. ↑ "Apollo IE Hypercar Teased Ahead Of Official Debut - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  4. ↑ "Apollo Automobil Partners With Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Creator HWA to Finish the IE Hypercar". The Drive. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  5. ↑ "Apollo IE". Apollo. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  6. 1 2 "Apollo IE is a new-school approach to the old school supercar". Roadshow. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  7. ↑ "Apollo Partners With Motorsport Experts For 769-HP IE Hypercar". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
  8. 1 2 3 Shmee150 (2017-10-25), This is the €2.3m Apollo IE! | FIRST LOOK, retrieved 2017-10-28
  9. 1 2 "Apollo Automobili Reveals Intensa Emozione in Italy - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  10. ↑ Motor1 UK (2017-10-26), Apollo Intensa Emozione "IE" - The new Batmobile?, retrieved 2017-10-28
  11. ↑ "Apollo IE Hypercar Worth $2.7 Million Unveiled - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  12. ↑ "The Apollo IE Is a Wild V12 Wonder Weapon". Road & Track. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  13. ↑ "Apollo reveals carbon fiber chassis of IE supercar". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  14. ↑ apollo-automobil.com
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