Gumpert will show the new Apollo Sport supercar at the upcoming Geneva motor show. This latest supercar from the German manufacturer promises to top last year's Apollo model with more power and a low 1200kg kerb weight.

The Apollo project is the creation of Roland Gumpert, a former Audi employee who oversaw many a rallying success working as competitions chief in the Quattro division.

The new Apollo Sport employs a tubular space frame fabricated from chrome-molybdenum steel with an integrated safety monocoque carbon-fibre structure Enormous roof and side-mounted air intakes feed cold air to the twin-turbo powerplant, based on an Audi-sourced 4.2-litre V8.

Output from the mid-mounted engine is claimed to be a staggering 800bhp, enabling the Apollo Sport to reach 62mph in just 3 seconds. The car's top speed is estimated to be 233mph.

A full racing aero package with a massive rear wing and lower front spoilers separates the Sport edition from its 'lesser' Apollo sibling visually.

The two-seat interior is swathed with such luxury amenities as Alcantara trim, air-conditioning, a CD player and a satnav system. A reversing camera is also included to avoid embarrassing rear-end crunches.

Gumpert plans to sell the Apollo Sport for €299,500, pre-tax. We'll take a closer look at the show.

Eric Gallina - 2 Mar 2007