Apollo is back with an entirely new product that
debuted today under the Intensa Emozione moniker, or IE for short. It's aimed
at enthusiasts with deep pockets who would rather go for a modern supercar with
a naturally aspirated V12 engine, rather than some of the eco-friendly machines
currently available on the market, or in development.
At its heart lies a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated
V12 engine that feeds 780 PS and 760 Nm of torque to the
wheels, through a sequential 6-speed gearbox, with steering wheel-mounted
paddle shifters.
The new Apollo IE has a curb weight of just 1,250 kg and takes 2.7 sec to reach 100 km/h, from a standstill,
before topping out at 335 km/h. Beneath the skin, it features a carbon
fiber monocoque with crash boxes, race car-inspired suspension, and carbon
ceramic brakes made by Brembo.
On the outside, the supercar benefits from advanced
aerodynamics, all wrapped under a design that can only be described as aggressive.
It has plenty of muscular and soft lines that run across its body, a giant
front splitter, wide front and rear fenders, large air intakes, a massive wing
at the rear, and a central-mounted exhaust, incorporated into the bumper.
A similar design is being continued inside as well,
where the Apollo Intensa Emozione features sharp lines that run across the
dashboard, red upholstery, ambient LED lights, carbon fiber trim, quick-release
steering wheel, and a six-point racing harness. It also gets a 12-inch
high-resolution display, a 5-inch roof-mounted display to control the heating,
ventilation, AC, defrost, date and time, and ambient lighting, and a digital
instrument cluster.
Moreover, each future owner will be measured to have
a bespoke seat made especially for them. The seats are carbon fiber shells,
attached directly to the tub, with the steering wheel and pedals moving forward
and backward, but for an additional cost, the automaker can throw in standard
racing seats.
Apollo will only make 10 units of the Intensa
Emozione, with each one costing upwards of € 2.3 million (US$ 2.7 million). Paying
the sticker price means that you'll be able to assist in its development,
compete in the Time Attack program "on the most relevant European racing
circuits", and get insights about future products.
