In 2019, area of interest supercar model Apollo did the factor that we regularly see from small firms making restricted runs of insane hypercars. The Apollo Intensa Emozione was introduced, impressed the hell out of everybody, then the hype died down earlier than merely disappearing from our information feeds. Apollo made ten models of its 6.3-liter V12-powered track-only hypercar at a worth simply north of $2.5 million. And now one goes up on the market by means of Bonhams with simply 340 miles on the clock.
Ferrari Powered Lunacy
Powering the Apollo Intensa Emozione is a model of the Ferrari F140 FC engine, most famously used within the Ferrari Enzo, and developed by Autotecnica Motori of Italy. That engine is attached to a six-speed sequential transmission by Hewland, and stopping energy comes from ceramic carbon Brembo brakes. The Bonhams’ itemizing claims a high velocity of 217 mph “with excessive torque” and a redline of 9,000 rpm. We’d add that it sounds unbelievable. The engine and adjustable Bilstein pushrod suspension system are housed in a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and the whole lot is assembled on the HWA AG facility in Germany.
It is that ultimate reality that ought to inform you that is one hell of a severe piece of equipment. Most just lately, HWA grabbed headlines with its unbelievable EVO tremendous sedan, however its background is in nearly each sort of motor racing you possibly can consider. The general design is available in collaboration with Manifattura Automobili Torino, and was penned by chief designer Jowyn Wong. To our eyes, it is as if McLaren and Lamborghini bought collectively and mentioned, “we simply do not let our designers off the leash sufficient, let’s sit them down collectively to binge-watch Battlestar Galactica and see what they give you after the sleep deprivation.”
In accordance with the public sale itemizing, the design “attracts its inspiration from nature, motorsport, and science fiction, in equal measure.” We’re undecided concerning the nature half, nevertheless it does seem like inspiration was taken by early twenty first century GT1-class race automobiles and given a futuristic spin. Regardless of that enormous slab of a rear wing, the Apollo Intensa Emozione weighs simply 2,755 kilos, however can generate 2,976 kilos of internet downforce at 186 mph. In principle, this is likely one of the automobiles that might drive the other way up.
Ocean Dragon
As predicted, every of the ten automobiles constructed have been bought immediately. This one left the manufacturing facility dubbed Ocean Dragon as a consequence of its blue/inexperienced color-shifting carbon fiber, and located its residence with a Connecticut-based hypercar collector in 2023. For causes not defined, the inside (barring the dashboard) was eliminated together with the gas system, and the engine hasn’t been run in a 12 months.
The difficulty and expense of a brand new inside is cited as a constructive within the itemizing “as a chance for the brand new proprietor to have an inside ordered to go well with his or her tastes and preferences” whereas the automobile has a “mechanical recommissioning.” Solely within the one-percenter world of ultra-expensive observe toys would a lacking inside be spun as factor.
Will that have an effect on the ultimate bid worth? It is going up with no reserve, however estimates have it promoting anyplace between $2.5 and $3.5 million. In principle, that ought to equal or probably exceed the unique promoting worth.
Supply: Bonhams