Apollo Intensa Emozione 2019

The Apollo Intensa Emozione is a V12-powered hypercar unveiled by Apollo Automobil in October 2017. Also known as the Apollo IE, it represented the brand’s return after its Gumpert era and adopted an uncompromising, competition-inspired approach. Its carbon-fibre chassis, extensive aerodynamic surfaces and non-hybrid powertrain were developed around low weight and a direct mechanical connection with the driver. Apollo announced a naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12 producing more than 780 hp, paired with a six-speed Hewland sequential gearbox. Production was planned as a limited run of ten cars, with each example subject to extensive customer specification. Deliveries began in November 2019, placing the IE among the rarest modern hypercars.

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History

Apollo Automobil unveiled the Intensa Emozione in late October 2017, following an earlier preview of the project under the Titan codename. The car served as an indirect successor to the Gumpert Apollo, whose production had ended after the former German manufacturer experienced financial difficulties. Apollo used the new model to establish a different identity, built around exclusivity, dramatic styling and engineering influenced by racing technology.

The development programme later expanded through partnerships with specialist companies. HWA AG contributed to the final development work, while Capricorn Group was associated with the production of the carbon structure. Assembly was planned at HWA’s Affalterbach facilities, which had extensive experience with racing cars and a historical connection to the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In 2019, Apollo announced that the IE had entered production, with first deliveries beginning in November of that year. The commercial plan called for an exceptionally small run of ten cars. A 2021 corporate report stated that all ten had been sold before production started.

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Anecdotes

“Intensa Emozione” translates from Italian as “intense emotion.” Apollo linked the name to its aim of preserving a highly sensory driving experience without turbocharging or hybrid assistance. The company also claimed more than 1,350 kg of downforce at 300 km/h. Another notable detail was the weight of the complete carbon structure: Apollo stated that the monocoque, front subframe and rear subframe together weighed only 105 kg.

Production

Production of the Apollo Intensa Emozione was limited to ten cars. Apollo stated that each vehicle would be built to its owner’s requirements, with extensive scope for bespoke customization. Capricorn Group was associated with the carbon structure, while HWA AG contributed to development and was linked to assembly in Affalterbach. A 2021 Apollo Future Mobility Group report stated that all ten cars had been sold before production began and that deliveries started in November 2019. The same report recorded two deliveries during the period covered by the document. These figures underline the exceptional scarcity of the programme, although the available sources do not provide a complete production timetable beyond the announced total of ten vehicles.

Press reception

Specialist automotive coverage focused primarily on the Intensa Emozione’s competition-inspired engineering. Top Gear highlighted its carbon chassis, HWA development work and equipment that evoked an endurance racer adapted for road use. Road & Track likewise emphasized the monocoque structure, integrated safety systems and assembly in an environment associated with racing cars. Launch coverage also concentrated on the naturally aspirated V12, carbon-fibre bodywork and unusually expressive styling. The articles present the IE as a radical and technically ambitious hypercar, but they do not amount to a broad comparative verdict based on long-term road testing. Reception is therefore best described as strong editorial interest in its concept, engineering pedigree and extreme rarity.

Evolution

Between its 2017 unveiling and the 2019 production version, the Intensa Emozione evolved mainly beneath its bodywork. HWA’s involvement led to a revised carbon structure with integrated rollover protection, updated safety architecture and competition-derived systems. The production chassis was also described as incorporating an integrated fuel cell and fire-suppression equipment. These changes did not alter the model’s central formula: a naturally aspirated V12, sequential transmission and extensive use of carbon fibre. Apollo therefore moved the IE from a dramatic show car toward a very limited production vehicle without abandoning its deliberately mechanical character. The design remained highly aggressive, but the engineering programme became more closely aligned with the requirements of a road-going car.

Variants

Apollo announced a single batch of ten Intensa Emozione cars rather than a conventional range with several mechanical trims. Each vehicle was intended to be customized to its owner’s requirements, explaining the different colour combinations and material treatments shown on individual cars. The term “Base” can therefore be used as a catalogue designation, but the available sources do not document a separate official factory trim carrying that name.

Some cars received distinctive visual names or treatments. Apollo Future Mobility Group’s corporate reporting specifically mentioned the Intensa Emozione Golden Dragon, shown with colour-changing paint and an especially elaborate specification. This does not establish a separate technical variant, however. The core specification remained consistent across the model: a carbon-fibre chassis, naturally aspirated V12 and Hewland sequential gearbox. The limited production strategy focused more on bespoke commissioning than on a structured hierarchy of versions.

References

The Next Chapter of Apollo Automobil Has ArrivedApollo Automobil via AP Multimedia Newsroom
Supports the model’s design philosophy, carbon chassis, 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12, power output, transmission, aerodynamic claims and ten-unit production plan.
The insane Apollo Intensa Emozione is ready for productionTop Gear
Supports the 2019 production announcement, HWA and Capricorn involvement, competition-derived chassis features and racing-oriented engineering.
The Street-Legal Apollo IE Is Constructed Like a Race CarRoad & Track
Supports the coupé classification, ten-car production plan, carbon monocoque and HWA assembly context.
Neues Apollo-Hypercar: Weltpremiere des Intensa EmozioneAuto Motor und Sport
Supports the October 2017 world-premiere context and contemporary published figures for the V12, power and sequential gearbox.
Apollo Future Mobility Group Limited Interim Report 2021Apollo Future Mobility Group
Supports the ten-unit production limit, pre-production sales, November 2019 delivery start, two deliveries during the reporting period and the Golden Dragon customized example.
Intensa EmozioneApollo Future Mobility Group
Supports the manufacturer’s current description of the model’s design identity and role as Apollo’s flagship hypercar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Intensa_Emozioneen.wikipedia.org
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https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Intensa_Emozioneit.wikipedia.org
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