Gumpert Apollo
A road-legal race car designed for pure aerodynamic efficiency and track dominance.
- Power
- 650 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.0 s
- Top speed
- 224 mph
- Est. value
- $280k–$450k
About the Gumpert Apollo
The Gumpert Apollo was the brainchild of Roland Gumpert, a former Audi Sport director who oversaw the brand's WRC dominance. Engineered for maximum downforce, its design prioritised function over form, featuring a mid-mounted Audi-sourced 4.2-litre V8 heavily modified with twin turbochargers. It gained international fame by setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record of 7:11.57 in 2009, proving its engineering pedigree. The driving experience is visceral and uncompromising, lacking modern driver aids and featuring a cramped, race-focused cockpit.
Gumpert Apollo specs
The Gumpert Apollo produces 650 bhp (485 kW) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and has a top speed of 224 mph (360 km/h).
| Make | Gumpert |
|---|---|
| Model | Apollo |
| Trim | 4.2 V8 |
| Years | 2005–2012 |
| Type | Hypercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 150 built |
| Original price | About $400,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,163 cc (4.2 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 650 bhp (485 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,400 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.0 s |
| Top speed | 224 mph (360 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 591 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Gumpert Apollo worth?
A typical Gumpert Apollo is estimated to be worth $280,000 – $450,000 (about £209,000 – £336,000).
Its original price when new was about $400,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Gumpert Apollo rarity in CarSpot
The Gumpert Apollo is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Gumpert Apollo fun facts
- The Apollo's aerodynamics were so advanced that Gumpert claimed it could theoretically be driven upside down in a tunnel at speeds over 190 mph.
- It held the Top Gear test track record for over two years, beating the Bugatti Veyron and the Pagani Zonda F Roadster.
- The car features a gullwing door design and a removable steering wheel to assist the driver with entering and exiting the narrow carbon-fibre tub.
