HONG KONG, July 13, 2026 – Apollo Automobil has unveiled the first production model of its limited-run Apollo EVO hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, marking a new chapter for the German performance brand as it celebrates two decades of uncompromising automotive engineering.
The first customer car, named the “Caribbean Dragon”, is the opening model in a limited ten-car production run of bespoke Apollo EVO hypercars. The track-only model succeeds the Apollo Intensa Emozione, better known as the Apollo IE, and represents the latest expression of the brand’s philosophy of “Rebellious German Engineering”.
The launch at Goodwood comes during a symbolic milestone for Apollo, which traces its origins to the creation of the Gumpert Apollo in the early 2000s. The EVO is being positioned not only as a successor to the Apollo IE, but also as a statement of how the brand intends to combine motorsport-grade performance, carbon fibre engineering and highly personalised automotive craftsmanship.
The Apollo EVO “Caribbean Dragon” will be displayed at the Apollo Automobil stand in the Supercar Paddock throughout the Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend. It is also scheduled to participate in the event’s famous hillclimb in the First Glance category.
A Bespoke Hypercar Inspired by the Caribbean
The “Caribbean Dragon” name reflects the visual contrast between brilliant white surfaces and deep blue accents, drawing inspiration from white sand beaches and Caribbean waters.
The exterior alone comprises more than 75 individual carbon fibre elements, each painted and finished by hand. Apollo said its craftsmen applied eight layers of specialised paint to create depth and sparkle under natural light, with more than 1,000 hours spent on the paintwork alone.
Niko Konta, CEO of Apollo Automobil, said the car’s design was curated around the customer’s individual vision.
“The name Caribbean Dragon is inspired by the contrast between brilliant white surfaces and deep blue accents,” Konta said. “Highly reflective white paint, enhanced by a bespoke Diamond Dust finish, creates a crystalline sparkle under sunlight, while blue carbon fibre elements evoke the depth and clarity of Caribbean waters. The result is a specification defined by light, contrast, and individuality.”
The car combines Pearl White paint with a Diamond Dust finish and Ocean Blue paint with a Blue Diamond finish. This theme continues into the wheels and braking package, with pearl white forged wheels and matching brake calipers at the front, and blue diamond-finished wheels with blue calipers at the rear.
The design reflects the highly personalised approach expected from each Apollo EVO customer car. With only ten units planned, the EVO is being positioned as a collector-grade track hypercar where engineering performance and bespoke visual identity are treated as equally important.
Carbon Fibre Architecture and 3D-Printed Titanium Exhaust
Inside the cabin, the Apollo EVO features a driver-focused layout built around a full carbon fibre monocoque. The cockpit carries the “Caribbean Dragon” theme through matching blue carbon fibre, 3D-printed aluminium components and Ocean Blue leather detailing.
The bespoke steering wheel incorporates solid-milled aluminium hardware with blue carbon accents, while the bucket seats are finished in Bright White and Ocean Blue leather. The seats feature blue contrast stitching, embroidered Apollo logos on the headrests and hand-trimmed patterns across the cushions and backrests.
One of the most distinctive engineering features is the debut of Apollo’s “Dragon Skin” exhaust system.
The exhaust is produced using advanced weld-free 3D-printing techniques in natural titanium. According to Apollo, the component is designed to deliver strength-to-weight, temperature resistance and aerodynamic packaging benefits.
The material will also change appearance over time. As the titanium is exposed to extreme heat during track use, it is expected to develop deeper blue hues, reinforcing the living, evolving character of the “Caribbean Dragon” specification.
This combination of carbon fibre construction, 3D-printed metal components and hand-finished surfaces places the EVO within the new generation of ultra-limited hypercars where production is closer to technical artistry than conventional automotive manufacturing.
Naturally Aspirated V12 Delivers 800hp
While the Apollo EVO is visually dramatic, its performance credentials remain central to its appeal. The track-only hypercar is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12 engine producing 800hp and 765Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a rigid six-speed sequential transmission.
The EVO weighs 1,300kg and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 335 km/h. Apollo has equipped the car with carbon ceramic brakes and forged aluminium wheels measuring 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear, fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
At the core of the car is a newly developed full carbon fibre monocoque, supported by carbon front and rear subframes and dedicated carbon crash structures. Apollo said the core structure weighs just 165kg and is 15 per cent stiffer and 10 per cent lighter than the previous Apollo IE tub.
The engineering focus is on delivering an unfiltered driving experience rather than a technology-heavy grand touring interpretation of a hypercar. Apollo describes the EVO as being free from “overengineered distractions”, reinforcing its identity as a focused track machine built for drivers seeking a visceral motorsport experience.
Goodwood Appearance Marks Apollo’s Past, Present and Future
Apollo’s Goodwood presence is also designed as a celebration of the brand’s history. The Apollo EVO “Caribbean Dragon” will be joined by the Gumpert Apollo and the Apollo IE, bringing together three defining models from the company’s performance story.
The Gumpert Apollo and Apollo IE are scheduled to take part in the Manufacturer Experiential Runs and Batch 6 respectively, while the EVO will participate in the First Glance hillclimb category.
This gives Goodwood attendees a rare opportunity to see the evolution of Apollo’s design and engineering philosophy across different eras, from the original Gumpert Apollo to the Apollo IE and now the first production EVO.
The unveiling also reinforces Goodwood Festival of Speed’s role as a global stage for ultra-performance carmakers, boutique hypercar manufacturers and limited-edition automotive debuts.
For Apollo, the event provides a platform to reintroduce the brand’s engineering identity to collectors, customers and performance enthusiasts at one of the world’s most recognised automotive gatherings.
Two Decades of Rebellious German Engineering
Apollo Automobil was founded as Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur in Germany in 2004 by Roland Gumpert, a former director of Audi Sport who played a key role during a successful motorsport period for the German brand.
Deliveries of the original Gumpert Apollo began in 2006. The car was designed around lightweight motorsport engineering and functional aerodynamics, creating a distinctive high-performance machine that stood apart from mainstream supercars of the time.
The brand gained international recognition in 2009 when an Apollo S broke the Top Gear power lap record. A year later, the car recorded a 7:11.57 lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, breaking the previous benchmark by almost 11 seconds and remaining a target for competitors for nearly two years.
The brand later evolved into Apollo Automobil under new ownership, retaining its emphasis on extreme performance, emotional driving dynamics and engineering ambition.
The Apollo IE, unveiled in 2017, marked the company’s return to the hypercar world with an ultra-limited, naturally aspirated V12 model that became known for its dramatic design and analogue driving appeal.
The EVO now builds on that foundation as a track-only successor, combining the mechanical drama of a naturally aspirated V12 with modern carbon architecture, advanced manufacturing and bespoke customer personalisation.
A Collector Hypercar for the Track-Only Era
The Apollo EVO enters a specialised segment of the global performance car market where exclusivity, engineering purity and customer-specific design are becoming increasingly important.
While many high-performance manufacturers are moving towards electrification and hybridisation, Apollo’s decision to retain a naturally aspirated V12 positions the EVO as a rare offering for collectors seeking mechanical character and track-focused engagement.
Its limited ten-car production run further reinforces its scarcity. For Asia-based collectors and global hypercar buyers, the unveiling of the first production EVO at Goodwood signals that Apollo is continuing to build around a niche but highly distinctive identity: extreme design, lightweight engineering, hand-built craftsmanship and unfiltered track performance.
The “Caribbean Dragon” also demonstrates how ultra-limited hypercars are becoming increasingly individualised, with each customer car expected to function as both a performance machine and a bespoke automotive artwork.
With the first Apollo EVO now revealed, the brand is using its 20-year heritage to position itself for a new chapter in the global hypercar market, one defined by carbon fibre, V12 performance, extreme personalisation and what Apollo continues to call Rebellious German Engineering.