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Apollo Intensa Emozione

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Apollo Intensa Emozione
Overview
Manufacturer
Production
  • April 2019 – present
  • 10 units planned, 2 prototypes
Model years2019 – present
AssemblyAffalterbach, Germany
DesignerJowyn Wong
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsGullwing
Powertrain
Engine6.3 L F140 V12
Power output791 PS (582 kW; 780 hp)
760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque
Transmission6-speed Hewland sequential with electro-pneumatic paddle-shift system
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 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 weight1,250 kg (2,755 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorGumpert Apollo
SuccessorApollo Project EVO

The Apollo Intensa Emozione, also known as Apollo 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.

The Intensa Emozione is the first vehicle made by Apollo since the Gumpert Apollo 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, Apollo revealed that the company 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] The Intensa Emozione 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

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Specifications and performance

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The Intensa Emozione uses a Ferrari derived 6.3 L naturally-aspirated F140 V12 engine developed by Autotecnica Motori and HWA AG. The engine 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, and 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 Intensa Emozione utilizes 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

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

  • Rear View
    Rear View
  • Apollo IE on track
    Apollo IE on track

Production

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Production of the Intensa Emozione started in April 2019 with deliveries beginning in the third quarter of 2019. The carbon fiber 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]

The Intensa Emozione's carbon fiber body color 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Hansen Lukmam (2019-12-18). "Apollo IE, specifications". Drivetribe. Archived from the original on 2018-01-14. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  2. ^ a b "Meet the Team Behind the Ludicrous Apollo Intensa Emozione". Road & Track. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  3. ^ "Apollo IE Hypercar Teased Ahead Of Official Debut - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  4. ^ "Apollo Partners With Motorsport Experts For 769-HP IE Hypercar". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
  5. ^ "Apollo Automobil Partners With Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Creator HWA to Finish the IE Hypercar". The Drive. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  6. ^ "Apollo IE". Apollo. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  7. ^ a b c "Apollo IE is a new-school approach to the old school supercar". Roadshow. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  8. ^ Klein, Jonathon (2018-03-27). "Why the Apollo Intensa Emozione Could Be the Supercar's Salvation". Robb Report. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  9. ^ a b "Apollo Automobili Reveals Intensa Emozione in Italy - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  10. ^ Motor1 UK (2017-10-26), Apollo Intensa Emozione "IE" - The new Batmobile?, retrieved 2017-10-28{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Apollo IE Hypercar Worth $2.7 Million Unveiled - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  12. ^ "The Apollo IE Is a Wild V12 Wonder Weapon". Road & Track. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  13. ^ "Apollo reveals carbon fiber chassis of IE supercar". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  14. ^ a b [citation needed]
  15. ^ apollo-automobil.com, ed. (16 April 2019). "Apollo Automobil Announces Production Agreement with HWA AG and Updates Featured on Production Version of Apollo IE". Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  16. ^ news.sportauto.fr, ed. (14 November 2019). "Apollo I.E. (2019): premières livraisons". Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
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