Apollo EVO: The Ultimate Track Day Hypercar for the Discerning Collector
You want a track-day hypercar that will impress your friends, but you think the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 doesn’t look wild enough and the Aston Martin Valkyrie LM is a little too hardcore? The Apollo EVO could be just what you’re looking for. Built by Germany’s Apollo Automobil, creators of the Gumpert Apollo and the Apollo Intensa Emozione, the outrageous EVO, all edges and fins and Star Wars starfighter attitude, looks like it’s doing 200 mph standing still.
On the track, it will do more than that, says Apollo, which claims the EVO will hit 208 mph, nailing the 0–60-mph sprint in about 2.5 seconds along the way. Developed in association with and assembled by German motorsport engineering shop HWA AG, the people behind the mouthwatering Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II tribute car, the EVO is powered by an upgraded version of the 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-12 from the Intensa Emozione that revs to 8,500 rpm and produces 800 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque. The engine drives the rear wheels through a Hewland sequential six-speed transmission controlled by electropneumatic paddle shifters.
The suspension is straight from the race car playbook, with pushrods and adjustable struts front and rear. Standard brakes are carbon ceramic and measure 15 inches in diameter front and rear, and the standard rolling stock consists of center-lock forged alloys, 20 inches up front and 21 at the rear, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Apollo will fit the car with race car steel brakes and 18-inch wheels with Michelin race slicks if you’re really serious about your track days, though.
The heavily sculpted carbon-fiber exterior is wrapped around a new carbon-fiber monocoque that, at 363 pounds, is 10 percent lighter than that of the Intensa Emozione but is 15 percent stiffer.
The Apollo EVO has more rocket-style fins than any car since the 1958 GM Firebird III concept, but there’s no giant rear wing. That’s because the car features active aerodynamics, anchored around a hydraulically actuated rear wing that can deploy into the airflow in less than one second and continuously vary its angle of attack to ensure the best combination of aerodynamic balance and downforce. Apollo claims that at 200 mph, the aero system delivers as much as 3,000 pounds of downforce, more than the EVO’s 2,900-pound curb weight.
The EVO’s skeletal interior is constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber and ultra-light “bionic” aluminum structures that absorb and distribute loads from the monocoque, increasing stiffness and improving occupant safety. The lightweight bucket seats are bolted to the monocoque, with a sliding pedal box used to accommodate drivers of different heights. The compact steering yoke features, Apollo says, optimized grip geometry.
Just 10 Apollo EVOs are being built, and each will be fully bespoke, finished and detailed to each owner’s exact specifications. How much? If you have to ask, you can’t afford one. But for the record, prices start at $3.5 million at current Euro/USD exchange rates, plus local taxes and fees. The first car is already under construction and will be delivered in the first half of this year.
Apollo EVO: A 2026 Masterpiece of German Engineering
The ultra-lightweight, $3.5 million Apollo EVO stands out in a crowded field of high-performance hypercars as the definitive choice for drivers seeking the perfect blend of motorsport engineering and bespoke luxury. With just 10 units being produced, the EVO promises a truly exclusive and personal ownership experience, allowing each owner to customize every detail to their precise specifications.
A Vision of Aerodynamic Excellence
The EVO’s design is a striking departure from traditional sports cars, featuring aggressive lines and advanced aerodynamic features that ensure both peak performance and breathtaking aesthetics. The vehicle is equipped with an advanced active aerodynamics system, anchored around a hydraulically actuated rear wing that deploys in less than one second. This system continuously varies the wing’s angle of attack to maintain optimal balance and downforce, enabling the EVO to generate up to 3,000 pounds of downforce at 200 mph, exceeding the car’s 2,900-pound curb weight.
Powered by a Naturally Aspirated V12
At the heart of the EVO lies an upgraded 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, originally used in the Apollo Intensa Emozione. This engine revs to 8,500 rpm and produces 800 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, delivering an exhilarating driving experience. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a Hewland sequential six-speed transmission, controlled by electropneumatic paddle shifters, providing precise and rapid gear changes.
Optimized Chassis and Suspension
The EVO features a new carbon-fiber monocoque, 10 percent lighter than the Intensa Emozione’s chassis while being 15 percent stiffer. The suspension system follows a pure motorsport design, with pushrods and adjustable struts front and rear. Standard braking consists of carbon-ceramic discs measuring 15 inches in diameter, mounted on center-lock forged alloys measuring 20 inches at the front and 21 at the rear, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. For drivers demanding ultimate track performance, Apollo offers race-grade steel brakes and 18-inch wheels with Michelin race slicks.
A Minimalist and Functional Interior
The interior is constructed from lightweight carbon fiber and advanced aluminum structures, ensuring rigidity and occupant safety. The lightweight bucket seats are bolted directly to the monocoque, and the compact steering yoke features optimized grip geometry. A sliding pedal box accommodates drivers of different heights, ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic driving position.
An Exclusive Opportunity
Just 10 units of the Apollo EVO will be produced, each fully bespoke to the owner’s specifications. With prices starting at $3.5 million, plus local taxes and fees, the EVO is a rare opportunity to own a true track-day masterpiece. The first car is already under construction and is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2026.
If you’re ready to experience the pinnacle of German engineering and bespoke luxury, contact Apollo Automobil today to learn more about the EVO and reserve your place in this exclusive production run.