Apollo Intensa Emozione

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Apollo Intensa Emozione
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Overview
Manufacturer
Also calledApollo IE
Production2019–present (10 units planned) (2 Prototypes)
Assembly Affalterbach, Germany
Designer Jowyn Wong
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Doors Gullwing
Powertrain
Engine 6.3 L F140 V12
Power output791 PS (582 kW; 780 hp)
760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque
Transmission 6-speed Hewland sequential w/electro-pneumatic paddle-shift system
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in) [1]
Length5,066 mm (199.4 in) [1]
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in) [1]
Height1,130 mm (44.5 in) [1]
Curb weight 1,250 kg (2,755 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Gumpert Apollo
Successor Apollo Project EVO

The Apollo Intensa Emozione, sometimes referred as the IE, is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Apollo Automobil GmbH, in partnership with Manifattura Automobili Torino, designed by their chief designer Jowyn Wong. [2] Intensa Emozione means 'intense emotion' in Italian.

Contents

This is the first vehicle made by Apollo since the Gumpert Apollo that went into production 14 years ago. Apollo came out with a teaser video for the Intensa Emozione on October 17, 2017 [3] and the car was fully revealed on October 24, 2017. In June 2018 it was revealed that Apollo would be partnering with HWA AG, a tuning and racing team spin-off from Mercedes-Benz tuner AMG, to complete the final stage of development for the car. [4] [5] [6] It was priced at $2,670,000 in the United States, and €2,300,000 in Europe. Only ten were produced, all of which had been reportedly sold. [7] [8]

Vehicle information

Specifications and performance

The Intensa Emozione uses a Ferrari derived 6.3-litre naturally-aspirated F140 V12 developed by Autotecnica Motori and HWA AG. It is rated at approximately 791 PS (582 kW; 780 hp) 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. [7] 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 accelerating from 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.7 seconds, with a projected top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). The car produces a maximum downforce of 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) at 299 km/h (186 mph). [2] [12]

Body construction

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

Production

Production of the Intensa Emozione started in April 2019 with deliveries beginning in the third quarter of 2019. The carbon fibre monocoque chassis of the car is produced by Capricorn Group and chassis adjustment along with final assembly are carried out by HWA AG. The car is assembled and completed in Affalterbach, Germany where HWA manufactures its race cars. [15]

Its carbon fibre body colour was changed twice and is currently present in black. The second production Apollo IE was delivered in November 2019. This is also called the "ML" (initials of its Malaysian owner Michael Loke) version due to a very distinct colour scheme. [16] Only ten Apollo IEs were produced, all of which had been reportedly sold. [7]

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  14. 1 2 [ citation needed ]
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