The $390,000 Gumpert Apollo created by German Company Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur features an eight cylinder Biturbo Mittelmotor of Audi heritage that projects the 1220 kg race car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.00 seconds and with 800 bhp offered, it speed up very fast to its 360 km/h maximum speed.
Implications - With all of the safety and crash test requirements met and some even exceeded, this intense vehicle was built to bring the speed to the roads in a street legal race car. Although an earlier model was criticized for being too geared towards racing, the latest version comes fully equipped with air conditioning, CD-player, navigation system and even a rear-end camera.
2007 Gumpert Apollo
1220 kg and 800 Horsepower
Trend Themes
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Street Legal Race Cars — The Gumpert Apollo showcases the growing trend of street legal race cars, blurring the line between race cars and everyday vehicles.
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High Performance Vehicles — The Gumpert Apollo represents the trend of high-performance vehicles, pushing the limits of speed and power.
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Luxury Sports Cars — The Gumpert Apollo exemplifies the trend of luxury sports cars, combining high performance with luxurious features for a premium driving experience.
Industry Implications
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Automotive — The automotive industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for street legal race cars like the Gumpert Apollo, by creating similar high-performance vehicles for the market.
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Sports Car Manufacturing — The sports car manufacturing industry has an opportunity to develop and produce high-performance luxury sports cars like the Gumpert Apollo, catering to consumers seeking speed and luxury in their vehicles.
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Automotive Technology — The automotive technology industry can explore innovative technologies and features, such as advanced safety systems and enhanced performance capabilities, to enhance the driving experience of high-performance vehicles like the Gumpert Apollo.