Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Gumpert gets new investment, tells of new models on the way this year]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/gumpert-gets-new-investment-tells-of-new-models-on-the-way-this/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/gumpert-gets-new-investment-tells-of-new-models-on-the-way-this/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/gumpert-gets-new-investment-tells-of-new-models-on-the-way-this/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



German supercar maker Gumpert didn't bring any new models to the Geneva show this year - just a couple of current-generation Apollos, seen above - but it did come bearing some interesting news about prospective vehicles. In a brief press release that mentions new investment in the company, Gumpert's managing director says, "Our distribution and dealer networks are being expanded worldwide and sister models will soon be added to the Apollo. What's more, we'll already be presenting the first of these models this year at a major trade fair."

That is heartening news from a company that declared insolvency just about a year ago following a disastrous foray into the Chinese market. Either that flirtation with financial danger had little influence on the company to date, or the new investor has deep pockets, or both.

At any rate, the short statement from Gumpert offers more hope than ever that we'll see the rumored Tornante model, and maybe sooner rather than later. A sleek, 700-horsepower Gumpert won't be easy to hide at upcoming auto shows, we're guessing, now that we've been given some notice. Stay tuned.

Continue reading Gumpert gets new investment, tells of new models on the way this year

Gumpert gets new investment, tells of new models on the way this year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013 gumpert apolloapollogumperttornanteSat, 09 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20493269/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/03/09/gumpert-gets-new-investment-tells-of-new-models-on-the-way-this/20493269/article-detail.xml 20493269 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/03/2013-gumpert-apollo-628_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/03/2013-gumpert-apollo-628.jpg <![CDATA[Are you the production Gumpert Tornante?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/18/are-you-the-production-gumpert-tornante/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/18/are-you-the-production-gumpert-tornante/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/18/are-you-the-production-gumpert-tornante/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Gumpert Tornante

A few trademark drawings of what could be the production Gumpert Tornante have shown up on the internet. As you may recall, the supercar manufacturer recently made its way through insolvency largely unscathed and is already back to building Apollo models. But it looks like that isn't all the company is up to. The team at WorldCarFans managed to lay its mitts on a trademark drawing that shows what looks to be an evolution of the Gumpert Tornante by Touring Concept that debuted at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Designers have scrapped the concept's split rear window in favor louvered back glass, and the vehicle's exhaust seems to have received a substantial revision as well. While it's unclear exactly what sort of drivetrain the production Tornante will offer, it's concept predecessor came packing a twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 engine producing somewhere in the neighborhood of 700 horsepower. The mill was bolted to a TT40e six-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Sounds like a party.

Are you the production Gumpert Tornante? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gumpertgumpert tornantegumpert tornante trademark drawingstornantetrademarktrademark drawingsTue, 18 Dec 2012 18:44:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20406478/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/12/18/are-you-the-production-gumpert-tornante/20406478/article-detail.xml 20406478 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/gumpert-tornante-628_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/12/gumpert-tornante-628.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert: Insolvency's going great, wish you were here!]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/14/gumpert-insolvencys-going-great-wish-you-were-here/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/14/gumpert-insolvencys-going-great-wish-you-were-here/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/14/gumpert-insolvencys-going-great-wish-you-were-here/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,



At the end of August, the maker of the Apollo, German carmaker Gumpert, declared insolvency after an unsuccessful campaign into the Chinese market. It joined Artega and Melkus at the courthouse, the trio of boutique makers succumbing to violent economic waters that are troubling even the biggest fish.

Unlike the other two, though, Gumpert predicted that renewed focus on Europe would allow it to continue, and we're happy to report that the bankruptcy administrator agrees. Apollos are already back in production, an investor was reportedly found, the dealer network has been reengaged, and the overseer "is convinced that with all orders in negotiation, business will continue permanently and sustainably."

Congratulations to Roland Gumpert and co. You'll find the company's press release below.

Continue reading Gumpert: Insolvency's going great, wish you were here!

Gumpert: Insolvency's going great, wish you were here! originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apollobankruptcygumpertgumpert insolvencyroland gumpertWed, 14 Nov 2012 09:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20378900/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/11/14/gumpert-insolvencys-going-great-wish-you-were-here/20378900/article-detail.xml 20378900 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/gumpertrecovers_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/gumpertrecovers.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert rescued by new investor]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/23/gumpert-rescued-by-new-investor/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/23/gumpert-rescued-by-new-investor/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/23/gumpert-rescued-by-new-investor/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



With zombies all the rage and Halloween right around the corner, it should be fitting that one of the most ghoulish-looking supercars on the planet has risen from its grave, mere months after it was declared dead. Gumpert, the maker of the absurd Apollo hypercar, could very well be rescued by a new investor. It was only August when we reported on Gumpert's insolvency, but apparently an investor is getting in the mix and the German company could very well live.

Little if anything is known about the deal; the actual identity of the investor remains a mystery and it appears that the agreement is tentative and has not been written in ink. De Telegraaf has apparently learned of the investor from an undisclosed Gumpert employee. Let us hope that the source is correct. A Gumpert spokeswoman told the Dutch newspaper, "Currently we cannot say anything about the future prospects of Gumpert."

Gumpert rescued by new investor originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apollode telegraafgumpertgumpert apollogumpert bankruptcysupercarTue, 23 Oct 2012 09:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20355411/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/10/23/gumpert-rescued-by-new-investor/20355411/article-detail.xml 20355411 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/gumpert-apollo-enraged_thumbnail.jpeg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/10/gumpert-apollo-enraged.jpeg <![CDATA[Gumpert declares itself provisionally insolvent]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/gumpert-declares-itself-provisionally-insolvent/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/gumpert-declares-itself-provisionally-insolvent/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/gumpert-declares-itself-provisionally-insolvent/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,



Once asked by Adam Carolla what this blogger's two favorite cars were, I replied the Lamborghini Murcielago and the Gumpert Apollo. Proving that this August is the cruelest month as far as niche German carmakers are concerned, the latter company, Gumpert, just filed paperwork to begin provisional insolvency proceedings in Altenburg, Germany. This month has seen fellow Teutons Artega and Melkus file for bankruptcy.

The ten-year-old company had apparently been trying to break into the Chinese market and the move didn't pan out. It's not over for Gumpert - an administrator has been appointed, and we're told he sees the chance of recovery as extremely positive, so now the makers of the Apollo will return their attentions to the European market while they seek new investors. There's a press release below with more details.

Continue reading Gumpert declares itself provisionally insolvent

Gumpert declares itself provisionally insolvent originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apollogermanygumpertgumpert apollogumpert insolvencyinsolventprovisional insolvencyThu, 30 Aug 2012 15:40:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20313061/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/08/30/gumpert-declares-itself-provisionally-insolvent/20313061/article-detail.xml 20313061 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/08/gumpertinsolvency_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/08/gumpertinsolvency.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert gears up for the race with Apollo R and Enraged]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/gumpert-apollo-r-enraged-geneva-2012/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/gumpert-apollo-r-enraged-geneva-2012/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/gumpert-apollo-r-enraged-geneva-2012/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,



It doesn't get much more hard-core than the Gumpert Apollo. The German supercar is about as close as it gets to a race car for the road. But an outfit like Gumpert isn't about to sit around and let its product speak for itself. You can count on it taking the extreme to an even further extreme, and that's exactly what it's done here at the Geneva Motor Show with not one, but two new versions of the Apollo.

What you're looking at above is called the Apollo Enraged, which Gumpert calls the most powerful street-legal car ever to leave its factory. Limited to just three examples, the Apollo Enraged ups the output from its Audi-sourced supercharged 4.2-liter V8 to 780 horsepower and trims weight down to 1,175 kg. Further details are scarce, but the vehicle looks positively scary.

Joining it on the Gumpert show stand is the Apollo R (above right), a customer racing version that, while not street-legal, packs a whopping 860 horsepower. Burdened by just 1,100 kg of dry weight, the Apollo R promises to be just as devastating on whatever track it's driven as the hybrid prototype that Heinz-Harald Frentzen campaigned at the Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2008.

Both models pack more wings than a Boeing factory and "Pure German Speed" decals that would still raise a few eyebrows in parts of Eastern Europe, but are, in typical Gumpert style, positively menacing. Look below for the full press release, and scope out the live and official images in our collection of galleries for a closer look.

Continue reading Gumpert gears up for the race with Apollo R and Enraged

Gumpert gears up for the race with Apollo R and Enraged originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 geneva motor showapollogenevageneva 2012geneva motor showgumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo enragedgumpert apollo rTue, 06 Mar 2012 11:39:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20186537/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/03/06/gumpert-apollo-r-enraged-geneva-2012/20186537/article-detail.xml 20186537 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/04gumpert-apollo-r-enragedgeneva2012-opt2_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/04gumpert-apollo-r-enragedgeneva2012-opt2.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert shows second Geneva teaser, will debut two new Apollo models]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/27/gumpert-shows-second-geneva-teaser-will-debut-two-new-apollo-mo/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/27/gumpert-shows-second-geneva-teaser-will-debut-two-new-apollo-mo/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/27/gumpert-shows-second-geneva-teaser-will-debut-two-new-apollo-mo/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Gumpert Geneva Teaser

The Geneva Motor Show sets itself apart from the other international auto shows with a gathering of Europe's smaller boutique manufacturers and tuners. One of those is Gumpert, the German builder of supercars that have impressive performance and a polarizing appearance. Gumpert has had a strong showing at Geneva the last couple years, debuting the 750-horsepower Apollo S in 2010 and the coachbuilt Tornante last year.

Gumpert has big plans for this year's Geneva Motor Show, and back in November released a shadowy teaser showing a new supercar that would be revealed in March. Now that the show is just days away, Gumpert has released another teaser (seen above), and a few more details, including the fact that two Apollo models will be making their debut. First is the Apollo R, which Gumpert says is a "a true racecar with the brute power of up to 860 horsepower." Second is the Apollo Enraged, an exclusive model limited to just three examples that will be the "strongest Apollo that Gumpert has ever set on the road."

Gumpert also hinted at a time of 7:11.75 - no doubt a Nürburgring lap set by one of the aforementioned cars. Could the German supercar maker have nicked the production car lap record set by the Dodge Viper ACR back in September? We'll have to wait to find out. Check back on March 6th and 7th for official details and photos for both cars, as well as the rest of our Geneva Motor Show coverage.

Gumpert shows second Geneva teaser, will debut two new Apollo models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 geneva motor showapollogeneva 2012geneva motor showgumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo enragedgumpert apollo rMon, 27 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20179653/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/02/27/gumpert-shows-second-geneva-teaser-will-debut-two-new-apollo-mo/20179653/article-detail.xml 20179653 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/gumpert-geneva-teaser-lead_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/gumpert-geneva-teaser-lead.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert teases new model to debut in Geneva]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/gumpert-teases-new-model-to-debut-in-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/gumpert-teases-new-model-to-debut-in-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/28/gumpert-teases-new-model-to-debut-in-geneva/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Geneva Motor Show teaser

Gumpert looks to be making a habit of unveiling new models at the Geneva Motor Show. The company pulled the sheets back on the Tornante during this year's exhibition, and a new teaser hints that the automaker has something special planned for 2012.

The boutique automaker has dropped a shadowy image of what's likely to be the company's next supercar. Don't expect too much in the way of details, however. Currently, Gumpert is only revealing that the vehicle will boast an "unmistakable sound" and that it recently spent some time at the Altenburg Airport for an impromptu photo shoot.

Beyond that, all we know is what we can suss from the photo. The vehicle looks to be based on the company's Apollo heathen, as we can clearly see the pronounced fender arches, short hood and roof-mounted air intake, though the headlights look to have received some attention. Whatever the aesthetics, the vehicle is likely to bring plenty of power to the table... Gumpert isn't exactly known for its subtlety.

Gumpert teases new model to debut in Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>geneva 2012geneva motor showgumpertgumpert teasergumpert teaser imageteaserteaser imageMon, 28 Nov 2011 17:44:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20115685/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/11/28/gumpert-teases-new-model-to-debut-in-geneva/20115685/article-detail.xml 20115685 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/gumpert-teaser-628_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/gumpert-teaser-628.jpg <![CDATA[Video: Lapping Monza in the Gumpert Apollo]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/06/video-lapping-monza-in-the-gumpert-apollo/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/06/video-lapping-monza-in-the-gumpert-apollo/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/06/video-lapping-monza-in-the-gumpert-apollo/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

2010 Gumpert Apollo
2010 Gumpert Apollo - Click above to watch the video after the jump

This video comes to us from a tipster named Marco, who's pals with the owner of the only Gumpert Apollo in Italy. On a recent winter's afternoon, Marco's friend invited him along for a couple laps of Monza in the 800-horsepower extraterrestrial German supercar.

Marco points out that this particular Gumpert has been massaged a little to meet the power put down by the Apollo's race-prepared sibling. Marco's buddy gives this thing a decent workout, but understandably holds back from really thrashing his rare-as-bird's-teeth bespoke rocket. See for yourself after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Marco!

[Source: YouTube]

Continue reading Video: Lapping Monza in the Gumpert Apollo

Video: Lapping Monza in the Gumpert Apollo originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 gumpert apolloapollogumpertitalymonzaSun, 06 Mar 2011 19:54:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19869625/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/03/06/video-lapping-monza-in-the-gumpert-apollo/19869625/article-detail.xml 19869625 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/gumpert-apollo_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/gumpert-apollo.jpg <![CDATA[Geneva 2011: Gumpert Tornante by Touring makes the Apollo look like an Aztek]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Tornante by Touring
Gumpert Tornante by Touring - Click above for high-res image gallery

Remember the Gumpert Apollo? It boasted world-beating performance while wearing a face only a mother could love. Thanks to design firm Touring Superleggera, the Apollo now has a much better looking new sibling sharing the Gumpert stable. It's called Tornante, which, according to Google Translate, means "hairpin bend" in Italian. For all we care, it could mean "Sexy Catfish" because it's a huge leap forward in style when compared to the Apollo, even if the split-window Chevrolet Corvette rump is derivative and more than a little unflattering.

Just because this new Gumpert is softer doesn't mean it has any less bite than the Apollo. Gasoline is fed to the mighty 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which produces 700-horsepower. The Tornante utilizes the same TT40e transmission as the Apollo but received paddle-shifters.

We're still waiting for more details to rise to the surface, because word on the Geneva streets is that Gumpert has an even more powerful version planned for the future. Apollo owners, feel free to remove the bag from your head and head-on out to your local Gumpert dealer. Just tell them you want "the prettier one" this time.


Gallery: Gumpert Tornante by Touring: Geneva 2011


Gallery: Gumpert Tornante by Touring


Live photos copyright (C)2011 Drew Phillips / AOL

Continue reading Geneva 2011: Gumpert Tornante by Touring makes the Apollo look like an Aztek

Geneva 2011: Gumpert Tornante by Touring makes the Apollo look like an Aztek originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>genevageneva 2011geneva motor showgumpertgumpert tornantegumpert tornante by touringtornantetouring superleggeraTue, 01 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19864000/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/03/01/gumpert-tornante-by-touring-geneva-2011/19864000/article-detail.xml 19864000 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/gumpert-tornante-touring-geneva_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/gumpert-tornante-touring-geneva.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert Tornante details come into focus ahead of Geneva]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/11/gumpert-tornante-details-come-into-focus-ahead-of-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/11/gumpert-tornante-details-come-into-focus-ahead-of-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/11/gumpert-tornante-details-come-into-focus-ahead-of-geneva/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Tornante teaser
Gumpert Tornante teaser - Click above to enlarge

With the 2011 Chicago Auto Show out of the way, manufacturers can now turn their attentions toward Geneva. Apparently, Gumpert has done just that. As we've heard, the supercar manufacturer is planning to yank the sheets back on its Tornante next month, and we now have a decent idea of what the bruiser will bring to the table when it arrives. The newest Gumpert will offer up a little more refinement than the speed-above-all-else Apollo, and the grand tourer will likely boast a more comfortable cabin and civil ride as a result.

Don't expect performance to fall off by any massive degree, though. Buyers will still get to sink their teeth into the juicy 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 engine responsible for sending the Apollo's tires to the smoky beyond. The mill will still be bolted to the same TT40e transmission, though a new set of paddle shifters will handle cog-swapping detail.

There is some word that Gumpert is also working on an alternative-power drivetrain, but details are skimpy on that machine at the moment. Feel free to click past the break for the official press release.


Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Gumpert Apollo


Photos copyright (C)2011 Jonathon Ramsey / AOL

[Source: Gumpert]

Continue reading Gumpert Tornante details come into focus ahead of Geneva

Gumpert Tornante details come into focus ahead of Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 geneva motor showgenevageneva motor showgumpertgumpert tornantetornanteFri, 11 Feb 2011 18:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19840473/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/02/11/gumpert-tornante-details-come-into-focus-ahead-of-geneva/19840473/article-detail.xml 19840473 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/00-gumpert-tornante-opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/00-gumpert-tornante-opt.jpg <![CDATA[Gumpert announces Touring-designed Tornante for Geneva]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/25/gumpert-announces-touring-designed-tornante-for-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/25/gumpert-announces-touring-designed-tornante-for-geneva/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/25/gumpert-announces-touring-designed-tornante-for-geneva/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Apollo
2010 Gumpert Apollo - Click above for high-res image gallery

There are plenty of companies making a single line of supercars. Pagani, Weismann, Spyker, McLaren... we could go on and on. But if you're going to pick a serious fight with established names like Ferrari and Lamborghini, you're going to need a second line. And that's precisely what Gumpert has in store for us at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

You may recognize the name Gumpert as the company behind the Apollo, a ridiculously fast and extreme exotic supercar. It was founded by one Roland Gumpert, former head of the motorsport division at Audi, whose engine powers the Apollo with as much as 800 horsepower.

The Apollo, however, is derided as having been thoroughly worked over by the ugly stick. And that's where Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera comes in. The Milanese coachbuilder has designed a new mid-engined V8 "fast tourer" called the Tortante with a composite shell over a space frame and carbon fiber monocoque. Enticing to be sure, and you can read the full announcement after the jump, but for the moment that's all we have to go by.


Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Gumpert Apollo


Photos copyright (C)2011 Jonathon Ramsey / AOL

[Source: Gumpert]

Continue reading Gumpert announces Touring-designed Tornante for Geneva

Gumpert announces Touring-designed Tornante for Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 geneva motor showcarrozzeria touringcarrozzeria touring milanocarrozzeria touring superleggeragenevageneva 2011geneva motor showgumpertgumpert apollogumpert tortantetortantetouringtouring milanotouring superleggeraTue, 25 Jan 2011 09:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19812407/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/01/25/gumpert-announces-touring-designed-tornante-for-geneva/19812407/article-detail.xml 19812407 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/11gumpertapollofd2010_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/11gumpertapollofd2010.jpg <![CDATA[eBay Find of the Day: Toyota MR2 dressed up as Gumpert Apollo]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/25/ebay-find-of-the-day-toyota-mr2-dressed-up-as-gumpert-apollo/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/25/ebay-find-of-the-day-toyota-mr2-dressed-up-as-gumpert-apollo/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/25/ebay-find-of-the-day-toyota-mr2-dressed-up-as-gumpert-apollo/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Apollo Replica, and yes, we use that term loosely - Click above for image gallery

Ever seen a Salet S5 Turbo Concept Car? Well, you have now. And it's actually more of a rebodied Toyota MR2 than anything else, designed and built to look something like a Gumpert Apollo. And you thought that such kit cars would end as the world's supply of unmolested Pontiac Fieros dried up? Don't be so sure.

According to the seller (yep, this sucker is available on eBay), a Toyota MR2 frame was utilized, "along with the modern conveniences of airbags, power windows, power locks, air conditioning, exhaust and suspension." No, we don't consider exhaust and suspension modern conveniences, either. But we digress...

Supposedly, the massaged 2.0-liter Twin Cam engine from the donor Toyota has been dyno'd at 255 rear-wheel horsepower thanks to the large aftermarket turbocharger. Crank it all the way up to 19 pounds of boost and you're at 303 horses. Not bad, but still a far cry from the 650-horsepower twin-turbo V8 in its supercar inspiration.

In any case, feel free to browse our image gallery below, and click here if you've got itchy bidding fingers.

Gallery: Gumpert Apollo Replica


[Source: eBay Motors via Carscoop]

eBay Find of the Day: Toyota MR2 dressed up as Gumpert Apollo originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo replicagumpert replicaGumpertApolloGumpertApolloReplicaGumpertReplicatoyotatoyota mr2toyota mr2 gumpertToyotaMr2ToyotaMr2GumpertFri, 25 Jun 2010 15:32:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19531303/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/25/ebay-find-of-the-day-toyota-mr2-dressed-up-as-gumpert-apollo/19531303/article-detail.xml 19531303 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/toyota-mr2-gumpert-apollo-replica_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/toyota-mr2-gumpert-apollo-replica.jpg <![CDATA[Video: Exotic Car Pack brings the truly exotic to Forza 3]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/video-exotic-car-pack-brings-the-truly-exotic-to-forza-3/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/video-exotic-car-pack-brings-the-truly-exotic-to-forza-3/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/video-exotic-car-pack-brings-the-truly-exotic-to-forza-3/#commentsFiled under: ,

Forza 3 Exotic Car Pack DLC - Click above for high-res screen-shot gallery

There are exotics, and then there are exotics. Some are relatively commonplace, like Porsches, Lamborghinis or Ferraris. But some are decidedly, well... exotic. Like Spykers, Gumperts and Moslers, to name just a few. Those most exotic of exotics are the contents of the latest downloadable content package for Forza 3, the hit racing game for the Xbox 360.

Called, suitably enough, the Exotic Car Pack, it contains the SSC Ultimate Aero, Weismann GT MF5, Devon GTX, Spada Codatronca TS, Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, Mosler MT900S, Rossion Q1, Radical SR8 LM and Gumpert Apollo S, plus an Australian exotic called the Joss JT1. The package costs 400 Microsoft points (equivalent to $5) on Xbox Live, but you can check them out now in the high-res screen-shot gallery below and the video after the jump.


Gallery: Forza 3 Exotic Car Pack DLC


[Source: Microsoft]

Continue reading Video: Exotic Car Pack brings the truly exotic to Forza 3

Video: Exotic Car Pack brings the truly exotic to Forza 3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 13 May 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devonDevon GTXDevonGtxdlcexotic car packExoticCarPackforzaforza 3Forza3gumpertGumpert Apollo SjossJoss JT1JossJt1moslerMosler MT900sMoslerMt900sradicalRadical SR8 LMRadicalSr8LmrossionRossion Q1spadaSpada Codatronca TSSpadaCodatroncaTsspykerSpyker C8 Laviolette LM85sscSSC Ultimate AeroSscUltimateAeroweismannWeismann GT MF5WeismannGtMf5xboxxbox 360xbox liveXbox360XboxLiveThu, 13 May 2010 15:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19474223/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/05/13/video-exotic-car-pack-brings-the-truly-exotic-to-forza-3/19474223/article-detail.xml 19474223 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/05/webab-fm3devongtx1_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/05/webab-fm3devongtx1.jpg <![CDATA[First Drive: The Gumpert Apollo is a near-mythological, utterly fantastical beast]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/gumpert-apollo-first-drive/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/gumpert-apollo-first-drive/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/gumpert-apollo-first-drive/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

2010 Gumpert Apollo - Click above for high-res image gallery

Now this is a fascinating little creature. A compound of contradictions that goes by the unlikely name of Gumpert Apollo. The first word in its name is in allegiance to Roland Gumpert, practically the father of Audi's Quattro system - yet this creation is rear-wheel drive only. The second name is for the Greek god who had nothing to do with speed or handling prowess, and a space mission whose only intersection with cars was a lunar rover. The Gumpert Apollo's badge, however, depicts a Griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle; an Indian or Central Asian creation that has essentially no connection to Apollo.

Nevertheless, these ostensible discrepancies live together beautifully in the compact body of the Gumpert Apollo. The company's aim was racing, and two driven wheels are all that are allowed in most categories. Apollo might not have been the god of driving, but he did count victory among his oversight portfolio, something the Apollo vehicle is quite familiar with. And the Apollo space missions did represent, at the time, the ultimate in proven high-technology, while the Griffin, as a mix of the kings of beasts and birds, represents mastery of land and air. We got to drive it, and we have never found anything like it anywhere else on the planet. Our chosen words to describe it are these: Hoe. Lee. Cow.


Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Gumpert Apollo


Photos by Jonathon Ramsey / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading First Drive: The Gumpert Apollo is a near-mythological, utterly fantastical beast

First Drive: The Gumpert Apollo is a near-mythological, utterly fantastical beast originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 May 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apolloevolution motorsportsEvolutionMotorsportsfeaturedfirst driveFirstDrivegumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo sgumpert apollo sportGumpertApolloGumpertApolloSGumpertApolloSportroland gumpertRolandGumpertWed, 12 May 2010 11:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19470332/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/05/12/gumpert-apollo-first-drive/19470332/article-detail.xml 19470332 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/05/leadgumpertapollofd2010_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/05/leadgumpertapollofd2010.jpg <![CDATA[Faster Downloads: Exotic Racing Series DLC coming to <i>NFS Shift</i> [w/video]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/faster-downloads-exotic-racing-series-dlc-coming-to-nfs-shif/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/faster-downloads-exotic-racing-series-dlc-coming-to-nfs-shif/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/15/faster-downloads-exotic-racing-series-dlc-coming-to-nfs-shif/#commentsFiled under: ,

Need for Speed SHIFT Exotic Racing Series DLC - Click above for high-res image gallery

Playstation3 gamers: If you were disappointed that only XBox 360 players got the Ferrari DLC package for Need for Speed SHIFT, take heart, because the next one's got your name on it, too. The Exotic Racing Series pack is being released by EA for both platforms (though not for PC, PSP or mobile platforms) on March 18, with some of the most alluring machinery this side of Maranello.

Included in the downloadable content package are the McLaren MP4-12C and SLR Stirling Moss, the Alfa 8C Competizione and Maserati GranTurismo S, BMW M1 Procar, Gumpert Apollo and Acura NSX. The DLC costs $10 (or equivalent points) on either XBox Live or PlayStation Network, and also includes an array of new events and track layouts. Video and press release after the jump, screen shots in the gallery below. Thanks for the tip, Andrey!


Gallery: Need for Speed SHIFT Exotic Racing Series DLC


[Source: EA via rpmgo.com]

Continue reading Faster Downloads: Exotic Racing Series DLC coming to NFS Shift [w/video]

Faster Downloads: Exotic Racing Series DLC coming to NFS Shift [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acura nsxAcuraNsxalfa 8calfa romeo 8c competizioneAlfa8cAlfaRomeo8cCompetizionebmw m1bmw m1 procarBmwM1BmwM1Procardlcdownloaddownloadable contentDownloadableContenteaelectronic artelectronic artsElectronicArtElectronicArtsgumpertgumpert apolloGumpertApollohonda nsxHondaNsxmaserati gran turismo sMaseratiGranTurismoSmclarenmclaren mp4-12cMclarenMp4-12cmercedes-benz slr mclaren stirling mossMercedes-benzSlrMclarenStirlingMossneed for speedneed for speed shiftNeedForSpeedNeedForSpeedShiftnfsnfs shiftNfsShiftnsxMon, 15 Mar 2010 16:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19399137/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/03/15/faster-downloads-exotic-racing-series-dlc-coming-to-nfs-shif/19399137/article-detail.xml 19399137 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/mp4-web_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/mp4-web.jpg <![CDATA[Geneva 2010: Gumpert Apollo S now with 750 horsepower]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/geneva-2010-gumpert-apollo-s-now-with-750-horsepower/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/geneva-2010-gumpert-apollo-s-now-with-750-horsepower/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/geneva-2010-gumpert-apollo-s-now-with-750-horsepower/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Gumpert Apollo S - Click above for high-res image gallery

With a quick glance it might look like there's nothing new at the Gumpert display here at the Geneva Motor Show, but the German sportwagenmanufaktur actually had several new announcements regarding their Apollo supercar. For 2010 Gumpert has added even more horsepower to the Apollo S - 750 compared to 700 - thanks to a new engine calibration and improved cooling. The 6-speed sequential transmission can now perform shifts in a mere 40 milliseconds, and gear changes are made easier with new paddles behind the steering wheel. Visually the Apollo gets LED running lights and additional flaps at the rear of the car to improve aerodynamics. Lastly, Gumpert has launched its very first right-hand-drive Apollo in a push to capture more international buyers.

While we still aren't completely taken with the Gumpert's looks, there's no doubt that the Apollo S is in the upper echelon of supercars. The previous version lapped the Nurburgring in an astounding 7:11.57, and we have no doubt the the new car can improve on that time. Hit the jump for the press release from Gumpert or browse through our gallery of live shots below.


Gallery: Geneva 2010: Gumpert Apollo S


Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading Geneva 2010: Gumpert Apollo S now with 750 horsepower

Geneva 2010: Gumpert Apollo S now with 750 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 geneva motor show2010GenevaMotorShow2011 gumpert apollo s2011GumpertApolloSapolloapollo sApolloSgenevageneva 2010geneva motor showGeneva2010GenevaMotorShowgumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo sGumpertApolloGumpertApolloSWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:19:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19380929/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/03/03/geneva-2010-gumpert-apollo-s-now-with-750-horsepower/19380929/article-detail.xml 19380929 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/leadgumpertapolloslive_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/leadgumpertapolloslive.jpg <![CDATA[Revised Gumpert Apollo coming to Geneva Motor Show]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/23/revised-gumpert-apollo-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/23/revised-gumpert-apollo-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/23/revised-gumpert-apollo-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Apollo - Click above for high-res image gallery

Following in the tradition of the Apollo Sport and Speed, Gumpert is coming to the Geneva Motor Show with a upgraded variant of its supercar for the 2010 model year.

In addition to a new black and white paint scheme and the first availability of right-hand drive, the new Apollo is set to get a revised carbon fiber aerodynamics package and a bump in output to 750 horsepower. As the Speed variant produces over 800 ponies from its twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter Audi-sourced V8, we're a little confused by the apparently drop in power, but when you're already running to 60 mph in three seconds and topping out at 224 mph there's only so much tweaking you can do. More details next week. Stay tuned...


Gallery: Gumpert Apollo

Revised Gumpert Apollo coming to Geneva Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apollogenevageneva 2010geneva motor showGeneva2010GenevaMotorShowgumpertgumpert apolloGumpertApolloTue, 23 Feb 2010 17:19:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19370171/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/02/23/revised-gumpert-apollo-coming-to-geneva-motor-show/19370171/article-detail.xml 19370171 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/apollo-07-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/02/apollo-07-630op.jpg <![CDATA[REPORT: Gumpert Apollo Sport sets new production car lap "record" at Nürburgring]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-new-production-car-lap-record-at-nur/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-new-production-car-lap-record-at-nur/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/18/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-new-production-car-lap-record-at-nur/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gumpert Apollo Sport at the Nurburgring - Click above for high-res image gallery

Porsche GT2? Get lost. Godzilla? Scram. Corvette ZR1? Take a hike. Dodge Viper ACR? Nothing but a big sissy. There's a new sheriff in Nordschleifeland and its name is Apollo, Gumpert Apollo. Actually, the proper name is Gumpert Apollo Sport, and on August 13, one piloted by a 26-year-old named Florian Gruber ran around the Nurburgring in 7:11:57, shattering all the other production car "records" by eleven seconds or more. Dang, right?

What makes the Apollo sport so fraggin' fast you ask? How does a 700-hp, twin-turbo'd Audi 4.2-liter FSI V8 strike you? Makes a bit more sense suddenly that little David here was able to chop down all those Goliaths, right? Anyhow, hats off to Mr. Gruber, Mr. Gumpert and the rest of the crew. Here's hoping that one day some sort of governing body sanctions 'Ring times. And we won't say a word to Radical and their "record."


Gallery: Gumpert Apollo Sport Nurburgring

gumpertapollosportring30gumpertapollosportring40gumpertapollosportring50gumpertapollosportring60gumpertapollosportring70

[Source: World Car Fans]

REPORT: Gumpert Apollo Sport sets new production car lap "record" at Nürburgring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ApolloApollo SportApolloSportFlorian GruberFlorianGruberGumpertGumpert ApolloGumpert Apollo SportGumpertApolloGumpertApolloSportNurburgringNurburgring NordschleifeNurburgringNordschleifeRoland GumpertRolandGumpertTue, 18 Aug 2009 15:19:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19133073/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/08/18/gumpert-apollo-sport-sets-new-production-car-lap-record-at-nur/19133073/article-detail.xml 19133073 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/gapr_lead_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/gapr_lead.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Gumpert Apollo Speed caught circling the 'Ring?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/03/spy-shots-gumpert-apollo-speed-caught-circling-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/03/spy-shots-gumpert-apollo-speed-caught-circling-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/03/spy-shots-gumpert-apollo-speed-caught-circling-the-ring/#commentsFiled under: , ,

It may not be pretty - eye of the beholder and all that - but the Gumpert Apollo is one serious ride. But as hardcore as the Apollo is, the eponymous former Audi Sport director behind the niche German automaker apparently wasn't satisfied leaving fast enough alone, so the company unveiled the Apollo Speed at this year's Geneva auto show. But that was just about the last we heard of it, until now, as spy shots of the super-Gumpert lapping the Nurburgring have surfaced online.

The (ahem) stock Apollo already packs a range of Audi V8 engines producing 650, 700 or 800 horsepower depending on customer specification, so clearly there's nothing wrong there. The Apollo Speed spied, however, carries an adjustable rear wing, a more streamlined overhead induction system, revised front fenders and updated tail-lights. And while the focus is clearly on performance here, right down to the racing buckets and competition-spec removable steering wheel, the Apollo Speed is still tipped to carry air-con and DVD info-tainment system. The Stig will undoubtedly be pleased.

[Source: Motor Trend]

Spy Shots: Gumpert Apollo Speed caught circling the 'Ring? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>apolloapollo speedApolloSpeedgumpertgumpert apollogumpert apollo speedGumpertApolloGumpertApolloSpeednurburgringspiedspy shotsSpyShotsFri, 03 Jul 2009 10:01:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19085310/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/07/03/spy-shots-gumpert-apollo-speed-caught-circling-the-ring/19085310/article-detail.xml 19085310 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/apollo-spied_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/apollo-spied.jpg -1 2