Performance Review: Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Gumpert Apollo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Gumpert Apollo has a 4163cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Apollo shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Apollo's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1200 kgs (2645 lbs) this makes the Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Gumpert Apollo shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 4163cc 40V V8 engine produces 740 bhp (551 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Gumpert Apollo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 (630.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Gumpert Apollo.

The Gumpert Apollo has a Power to weight ratio of 616.6 bhp per ton and 553.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Apollo competing with the 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 (630.8 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (628.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Gumpert Apollo generating around 553.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged 4.2 V8 Turbo (577.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Caterham 7 RST-V8 Levante (576.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.1 secs, this made the Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs). This Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Apollo and the 1992 Ferrari 512 TR

When talking about the performance of the Gumpert Apollo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.83 secs @ 139.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (9.79 secs), the 2003 Mercedes CL Class 65 AMG Bi Turbo (9.80 secs), and the 2012 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12 (9.81 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 224mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Apollo equals the 1995 Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 (235 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 1995 Ford GT 90 6.0L V12 (235 mph), the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (236 mph), or the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (236 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Apollo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Gumpert

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