TOP GEAR REVIEW // GUMPERT APOLLO

Making its US debut, the Gumpert Apollo was anything but classy. The first Apollo to hit our shores managed to high center itself on a speed bump! Produced by Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur of Germany, the Apollo is the first and only of its kind. 650bhp is derived from a twin turbocharged 4.2 Liter V8, six speeds to choose from and a curb weight of 2425lbs should make for a potent mix, but they must have left the aesthetics to a blind man. German space program meets concept car, meets carbon fiber gullwing. The brain child of former Audi designer Roland Gumpert and his partner Roland Mayer, the Apollo is intended to compete with the likes of the Porsche GT3. Impressive handling and power? Yes. But if looks could kill... // 07.30.2008