Apollo EVO: The Next Level of Track-Day Hypercar Absurdity
If you’re in the market for a V-12 track-day machine that will definitively outclass your friends’ rides, but the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 doesn’t quite scratch that itch and the Aston Martin Valkyrie LM feels like a step too far into hardcore track performance, the Apollo EVO might just be the answer. From Germany’s Apollo Automobil—the same crew behind the Gumpert Apollo and the Apollo Intensa Emozione—comes the outrageous EVO. With its aggressive lines, sharp fins, and a Star Wars starfighter vibe, this car looks like it’s already breaking speed records while sitting still.
Developed in collaboration with HWA AG, the renowned German motorsport engineering shop also responsible for the stunning Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II tribute car, the Apollo EVO takes track-day performance to new heights. It’s powered by an enhanced version of the 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-12 found in the Intensa Emozione. This engine hits an 8,500 rpm redline, churning out 800 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Hewland six-speed sequential transmission, operated through electropneumatic paddle shifters that provide satisfying, quick shifts.
Underneath its angular bodywork lies a suspension system straight out of the racing playbook, featuring pushrods and adjustable dampers at both the front and rear. For stopping power, the standard brakes are carbon-ceramic units measuring 15 inches in diameter at both axles. The car rolls on center-lock forged wheels, 20 inches up front and 21 inches at the rear, fitted with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. For drivers who truly want to push the limits on the track, Apollo offers optional race-spec steel brakes and 18-inch wheels equipped with Michelin race slicks.
The dramatically sculpted carbon-fiber exterior is wrapped around a new carbon-fiber monocoque chassis. This new platform is approximately 10% lighter than the one used in the Intensa Emozione, tipping the scales at just 363 pounds, while offering a 15% increase in rigidity.
The Apollo EVO boasts more fighter jet-style fins than any production car since the iconic 1958 GM Firebird III concept, yet it surprisingly lacks a massive rear wing. This is due to the integration of advanced active aerodynamics. The system is centered around a hydraulically actuated rear wing that can deploy into the airflow in under a second. This wing continuously adjusts its angle of attack to maintain the perfect balance between aerodynamic stability and downforce. Apollo claims that at 200 mph, the EVO’s aero package generates up to 3,000 pounds of downforce, which actually exceeds the car’s curb weight of approximately 2,900 pounds.
The Apollo EVO interior is minimalist and functional, constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber and lightweight “bionic” aluminum structures. These structures are designed to absorb and distribute loads from the monocoque, enhancing stiffness and improving occupant safety. The lightweight bucket seats are bolted directly to the monocoque, and a sliding pedal box allows drivers of different heights to achieve the perfect driving position. The compact steering yoke features grip geometry that Apollo claims is optimized for precise control and feedback.
Only ten Apollo EVOs will ever be produced, and each one will be fully bespoke, finished and detailed according to each owner’s exact specifications. As for the price? If you have to ask, you likely can’t afford it. However, for the record, prices start at approximately $3.5 million at current Euro/USD exchange rates, plus any applicable local taxes and fees. The first car is already under construction and is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2026.
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Apollo EVO: The Next Level of Track-Day Hypercar Absurdity
If you’re in the market for a V-12 track-day machine that will definitively outclass your friends’ rides, but the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 doesn’t quite scratch that itch and the Aston Martin Valkyrie LM feels like a step too far into hardcore track performance, the Apollo EVO might just be the answer. From Germany’s Apollo Automobil—the same crew behind the Gumpert Apollo and the Apollo Intensa Emozione—comes the outrageous EVO. With its aggressive lines, sharp fins, and a Star Wars starfighter vibe, this car looks like it’s already breaking speed records while sitting still.
Developed in collaboration with HWA AG, the renowned German motorsport engineering shop also responsible for the stunning Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II tribute car, the Apollo EVO takes track-day performance to new heights. It’s powered by an enhanced version of the 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-12 found in the Intensa Emozione. This engine hits an 8,500 rpm redline, churning out 800 horsepower and 564 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Hewland six-speed sequential transmission, operated through electropneumatic paddle shifters that provide satisfying, quick shifts.
Underneath its angular bodywork lies a suspension system straight out of the racing playbook, featuring pushrods and adjustable dampers at both the front and rear. For stopping power, the standard brakes are carbon-ceramic units measuring 15 inches in diameter at both axles. The car rolls on center-lock forged wheels, 20 inches up front and 21 inches at the rear, fitted with sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. For drivers who truly want to push the limits on the track, Apollo offers optional race-spec steel brakes and 18-inch wheels equipped with Michelin race slicks.
