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  • Gumpert Apollo Tattoo Car Revealed [VIDEO]

    Gumpert-Apollo-tattoo-car-THUMBInked Gumpert Apollo has made a successful debut on 8th of June as announced in the beginning of the month. A lot of people gathered on a sun-drenched Regent Street in London to watch the official unveiling. This is one of the world’s first tattooed cars and it will participate in the Gumball 3000 Rally. It took exactly two weeks for the tattoo artist Aleksy Marcinow to ink the supercar and make it look really amazing! For this project, Marcinow collaborated with London Motor Museum. At the official premiere of the car, he and the owner of the museum have revealed this unique Gumpert.

    In fact, the Apollo is one of the fastest cars in the world. It is powered by a4.2 liter bi-turbo V8 engine constructed by Audi and can produce up to 650 horsepower (478 kW). It is also one of most powerful street-legal cars ever created and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 205 mph.

    The inspiration for vehicle’s design was taken from Japanese art and irezumi. The latter is an area he is currently exploring. He has also disclosed that he has never tattooed a car before and at first it seemed like a crazy idea. However, he enjoyed the process and found that tattooing a car had many similarities to tattooing the human body. You can watch the video below to get sure of this!

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    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: London Motor Museum

  • Inked Gumpert Apollo by Tattooist Aleksy Marcinow

    Inked-Gumpert-Apollo-THUMBThis Inked Gumpert Apollo is one of world’s first tattooed cars. The customization has been done by the London Supercar workshop in collaboration with the London-based tattooist Aleksy Marcinow (Black Onyx Tattoo Studio). He has inked the car with a totally unique Japenese-inspired design. Those who are willing to see the car will have this opportunity at the Gumball 3000 rally on Regent Street in London on 8th of June.

    The tattooist have studied fine art and wanted to compliment the curves of one of the fastest cars on the planet. Aleksy took inspiration for the car’s tattoo design from Japanese art and irezumi – an area he is currently exploring. He revealed that he has never tattooed a car before, but it got many similarities to the human body.

    London Motor Museum has been home to the only Gumpert Apollo since 2010. The newly inked car will race along with an additional 10 luxury supercars at the event. Gumpert Apollo is powered by a 4.2 liter bi-turbo V8 engine constructed by Audi. The horsepower is estimated at 650 hp (478 kW). If these 650 hp are not enough, then there is a Sport variant with 700 hp (515 kw). And more importantly – they are completely street legal.

    Source: London Motor Museum

  • 2M Designs Restyles Gumpert Apollo S As Ironcar

    2M-Designs-Gumpert-Apollo-S-Ironcar-THUMB2M Designs have captured our hearts with its project on Jaguar XF. The tuners are now moving forward with their next exceptional project – they are transforming the iconic Gumpert Apollo S and making it look like an Ironcar.

    In fact, in our opinion, the wrapping experts have done something exceptional – this Apollo S really looks like a superhero itself, or can be perfectly featured in the Ironman movies. To go into details, the car has been wrapped in intensive Centurion Red Chrome, but the roof and bonnet were kept in Black Chrome.

    2M Designs have not included regular rims. Instead they have coated them with liquid rubber. Furthermore, carbon film structure refines the two outer mirrors; the hood grille cover was removed and replaced with shatterproof Lexani glass; and headlights were covered with a 5% tinting.

    At last, the exclusive rims were matched with Pirelli tyres. This outfit perfectly matches the untamed character of the Apollo S. It produces 780 horsepower (574 kW) and has a Vmax of 360 km/h.

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    Source: Miranda Media

  • Gumpert apollo r and Gumpert apollo enraged with debut in Geneva

    Teaser_apollo_enraged-THUMBThe sports car manufacturer Gumpert celebrates two world premieres in Geneva named GUMPERT apollo r, a purebred race car with the brute thrust of up to 860 hp (632 kW), and GUMPERT apollo enraged. In the process of development, numerous modifications were required to extract up to 860 hp from the 4.2 litre V8 engine. What the engineers did was to include higher supercharging pressure, ignition and control time adjustments, optimization of the intake air ducts and a special racing exhaust system. The engine and transmission cooling system was also enhanced. In addition, the spur-toothed dog ring transmission is controlled by rocker switches on the steering wheel but without a clutch pedal. A central digital dashboard supplies the driver with essential information. Furthermore, the chassis was extended with a titanium blade stabilizer on the rear axle. Additional optimization measures lead to the decrease of the weight of the car, which now is 1 100 kg. Now, the apollo r is more powerful and lighter than any other apollo. At the exhibition stand in Geneva, the apollo r will be shown in a black-red-gold foil dress. The driver and passenger doors are each graced by a griffin, a cross between an eagle and lion and therefore the lord of the air as well as the earth. The heraldic animal of GUMPERT, the griffon, also decorates the distinctive swing doors of the apollo enraged. The mythical creature visually emphasizes the link between the enraged and the apollo r.

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    The limited special edition of the Apollo enraged delivers 780 hp (574 kW) and a reduction of the dry weight to 1 175 kg. Next to the flag design embroidery on the seat and headrest, the digital LCD instrument panel is the most noticeable special feature on the interior. This version embodies the philosophy an understanding of “pure German speed”, according to Gumpert.

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    Gumpert appolo r specifications:

    Engine

    • Type: V8-cylinder Twin-turboenginewith90°cylinderangle, 5 valves per cylinder, 4 over head camshafts, hydraulic valve clearance compensation, Turbo aircirculation valves(2-way), 2-flow exhaust system r with reduced drag, dry sumplubrication, traction control system (ASR) variable adjustable from 0-25% with switch-off function
    • Cubic Capacity: 4,163 cm³
    • Nominal Output: up to 860 hp / 633 kW at 6,000 rev/min
    • Max.Torque: up to 980 Nm at 4,000 rev/min
    • Max. Rev: 7,400 rev/min

    Gearbox

    Race dog ring transmission, TT40e electronic gear system, twin plate clutch configuration, differential self-locking by Torsen

    Carbody

    Two-seater super sports car with midengine arrangement, tube frame and integrated carbon/kevlarsafety cell, carbon carbody, carbon/aluminium sandwich underbody, Makrolonside windows, kill switches, aero dynamic package for optimized down force: carbon rear wing, carbon louvers for wheel ventilation front; air-box r for reinforced RAM Air effect, air lift system Airjack

    Chassis and Wheel

    Long double wishbones, competition chassis fully adjustable in bump and rebound rates (low and high-speed), ride-height adjustable between 40 an 120mm (via pushrods), anti roll bar (front) and titanium blade-type anti roll bar (rear) 378 mm internally ventilated brake disks with fixed 6-piston calliperson both axles;18“/18“ aluminium alloy wheels with central locking and Michelin slicks

    Iterior

    Alcantara, 6 point safety belts (including H.A.N.S. System®), Fire extinguishing system, 2D-BigDash display, data recorder, centerconsole r

    Dimension and weight

    Wheel base 2,700 mm, wheel gauge front 1,670 mm / rear 1,598 mm, length 4,460 mm, width 1,998 mm, height (without air intake) 1,114 mm; operating weight 1,100 kg (Weight reduction caused by optimized wire harness milled components and underbody construction as well as lithium battery and Makrolonside windows.)

    Performance Figures

    • Top Speed: 308 km/h
    • 0-100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
    • 0-200 km/h: 8.6 seconds

    Gumpert appolo enraged specifications:

    Engine

    • Type: V8-cylinder Twin-turboenginewith90°cylinderangle, 5 valves per cylinder, 4 over head camshafts, hydraulic valve clearance compensation, Turbo aircirculation valves(2-way), 2-flow exhaust system r with reduced drag, dry sumplubrication, traction control system (ASR) variable adjustable from 0-25% with switch-off function
    • Cubic Capacity: 4,163 cm³
    • Nominal Output: up to 780 hp / 574 kW at 6,000 rev/min
    • Max.Torque: up to 920 Nm at 4,000 rev/min
    • Max. Rev: 7,200 rev/min

    Gearbox

    Fully synchronised7-speed-transmission, automatic TT40e electronic gear system with paddle shift (2 selectable gear modes), twin plate clutch configuration, differential self-locking by Torsen, S1000 reinforced transmission with optimized cooling system

    Carbody

    two-seater super sports car with mid engine arrangement, tube frame and integrated carbon/Kevlarsafety cell, carbon carbody, carbon/aluminiums and wichunderbody, aerodynamic package for optimized downforce: Vortex Generators, carbon rearwing, carbon louvers for wheel ventilation front; airboxF1 for reinforced RAM Air effect, airliftsystemAirjack, LED day time running lights„enraged“, special design varnishing„enraged

    Chassis and Wheel

    Long double wishbones, competition chassis fully adjustable in bump and rebound rates (low and high-speed), ride-height adjustable between 40 an 120mm (via pushrods), anti roll bar (front) and titanium blade-type anti roll bar (rear), automatic ride-height control system 396 mm internally ventilated ceramic brake disks with fixed 6-piston calliperson both axles forgedGUMPERT aluminiumalloywheelswithcentrelock, Michelin Pilot Super Sport: 265/35ZR19 -345/30ZR20

    Iterior

    Alcantara anthracite with “enraged” design, 4 point safety belts, Fire extinguishing system, Climate control , digital LCD dashboard, DVD-Moniceiver (including Navigation system, rear view camera, rear view function when driving, Bluetooth handsfree set, ipodcontrol)

    Dimension and weight

    Wheel base 2,700 mm, wheel gauge front 1,670 mm / rear 1,598 mm, length 4,460 mm, width 1,998 mm, height (without air intake) 1,114 mm, 120 litretank capacity dry weight 1,175 kg (Weight reduction caused by optimized milled components and underbody construction, lithium battery, control unit box instead of trunk, ceramic brake system.)

    Performance Figures

    • Top Speed: 330 km/h
    • 0-100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
    • 0-200 km/h: 8.7 seconds

    Source: Gumpert

  • Gumpert Tornante by Touring Superleggera

    Gumpert has released a new model – Tornate by Touring. The strange name comes from Italian coach builders Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. Currently, a model of the car is on display at the Gumpert platform at the Geneva Motor Show.

    Gumpert Tornate by Touring is powered by bi-turbo V8 with 700PS (515 kW) and it is expected to have staggering performance. Top speed is above 300 km/h (186 mph). (more…)

  • GUMPERT TORNANTE unveiled

    Teased two weeks ago, GUMPERT TORNANTE now shows its face officially from the latest press update by the brand. Even in render, the GUMPERT TORNANTE clearly showcases a mean and ultra-sports look with clean and subtle lines, designed by TOURING SUPERLEGGERA especially for GUMPERT. (more…)

  • Gumpert Tornante

    Gumpert, the Germany-based supersport rides automaker has officially announced a brand-new model for the Geneva Motor Show 2011. Dubbed Gumpert Tornante, the all-new ride will be a two-seater Fast Tourer based upon a new central engine chassis, fitted with an extremely powerful V8 power unit. (more…)

  • GUMPERT apollo sport – the new “road legal cars” RECORDholder

    One of the most significant records nowadays, without a doubt is the record for road legal factory cars. Because every race lover with more money in the pocket can afford to buy one without the need of special permitions. (more…)

  • GUMPERT apollo speed on 24 Hours of Le Mans but off the track

    The world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race will take place for the 77th time on the 13. and 14. June 2009. And there will be numerous highlights off the track as well. (more…)

  • Gumpert’s apollo at Top Marques 2009

    From April 16th to 19th 2009 the Grimaldi forum opens its gates for the probably most exclusive car fair worldwide. Top Marques Monaco is the haute couture of the automobile industry, displaying a panorama of the world’s most prestigious luxury, sports cars and supercars, as well as products from the greatest luxury industries. (more…)