Apollo Intensa Emozione

The Apollo Intensa Emozione, sometimes referred as the IE, is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Apollo Automobil GmbH, designed by their Chief Designer, Joe Wong.[2] The name itself means 'intense emotion' in Italian.

Apollo Intensa Emozione
Overview
Manufacturer	Apollo Automobil GmbH
Also called	Apollo IE
Production	2019–present (10 units planned)
Assembly	Affalterbach, Germany
Designer	Joe Wong
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	De Tomaso P72
Powertrain
Engine	6.3 L naturally-aspirated V12
Power output	791 PS (582 kW; 780 hp) 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque
Transmission	6-speed Hewland dual-clutch sequential manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)[1]
Length	5,066 mm (199.4 in)[1]
Width	1,995 mm (78.5 in)[1]
Height	1,130 mm (44.5 in)[1]
Curb weight	1,250 kg (2,755 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Gumpert Apollo

This is the first vehicle made by Apollo since the Gumpert Apollo that went into production 14 years before.

Overview

Apollo came out with a teaser video for the Intensa Emozione at October 17, 2017.[3] The car was fully revealed in October 24, 2017. The Intensa Emozione is built in collaboration with HWA AG.[4][5]

The Intensa Emozione will be sold for $2,670,000 in the United States, and €2,300,000 in Europe. Only ten will be produced, all of which have been reportedly sold.[6]

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.[7]

Vehicle information

Design language

The exterior design is based on airflow and nature, insects and marine animals in particular. The interior is based entirely on the nature theme, with a cocoon-style carbon fiber tub cockpit, in the style of a leather-wrapped prototype race car. Apart from the natural thought, the car was also intended to have a design that would stand out from all other sports cars.[8]

Performance data

Specifications and vehicle performance

Apollo IE on track

The Intensa Emozione uses a Ferrari derived 6.3-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine developed by Autotecnica Motori and HWA AG. It is rated 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.[6] 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.[8] The engine bay is left uncovered, to allow the air intake to operate with maximum efficiency.[8] 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.[14]

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" version due to a very distinct colour scheme.[15] Overall, only 10 Apollo IEs will be produced.

References

1. Hansen Lukmam (2017-12-18). "Apollo IE, specifications". Drivetribe. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
2. "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 Automobil Partners With Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Creator HWA to Finish the IE Hypercar". The Drive. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
5. "Apollo IE". Apollo. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
6. "Apollo IE is a new-school approach to the old school supercar". Roadshow. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
7. "Apollo Partners With Motorsport Experts For 769-HP IE Hypercar". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
8. Shmee150 (2017-10-25), This is the €2.3m Apollo IE! | FIRST LOOK, retrieved 2017-10-28
9. "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
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. 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.
15. news.sportauto.fr, ed. (14 November 2019). "Apollo I.E. (2019): premières livraisons". Retrieved 29 November 2019.

External links

• Media related to Apollo Intensa Emozione at Wikimedia Commons