Apollo celebrates 20 years by releasing a stunning new Evo track hypercar

Apollo is a supercar brand that comes with a serious performance pedigree.

It’s a brand that previously made headlines across the supercar world during the 2000s.

Now, the re-branded supercar marque is celebrating 20 years of existence.

And it is celebrating that 20-year anniversary by releasing a stunning new Evo track hypercar.

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Apollo name reborn from the ashes of Gumpert

Supercar fans of a certain age might not be overly familiar with the Apollo name.

And, in fairness, they can be forgiven for that – because it actually used to be a different brand.

Roland Gumpert’s GMG Sportwagenmanufaktur Altenburg GmbH was one of the headline outfits of the 2000s.

The first-ever Gumpert Apollo left the factory almost exactly 20 years ago, in October 2005.

It was a brand that would go on to completely redefine performance in the 2000s.

The Gumpert Apollo absolutely obliterated the old Top Gear track record, proving its pedigree among the elite.

It gave a glimpse into just how fast the future could be – thanks to a twin-turbo version of Audi’s 4.2-liter V8 engine.

Sadly, the early 2010s were not kind to Gumpert – and the company filed for bankruptcy in 2013.

Thankfully, though, the company was later acquired by a Hong Kong consortium.

The consortium then re-named the company Apollo, reviving fellow brand De Tomaso in the process.

Now, the Apollo brand is back with its newest big-hitter – and it hits hard.

Meet the brand-new Evo track hypercar

Having previously released the Intensa Emozione, this newest offering is almost something else entirely.

Meet the Evo – complete with a brand-new carbon monocoque, more power, and extreme motorsport aerodynamics.

It remains powered by a beastly Ferrari V12, now 800hp strong – as opposed to 780hp before.

The rear-wheel-drive Evo transfers its power through a six-speed sequential gearbox.

Top speed comes in at north of 200mph, whilst its 0-60 time comes in at sub-three seconds.

Of course, no new supercar offering would be complete without a brand-new titanium exhaust setup.

There are a lot of new carbon underpinnings that can also be found under the skin.

Apollo claims that this has led to a weight reduction of 10 percent, as well as a 15 percent improvement in stiffness.

What do you think of the new Apollo Evo? Do you think it has what it takes to compete with the supercar royalty of the world?