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Is the Apollo Gumpert's claim that it can drive upside down at high speeds genius marketing, or just plain ridiculous?
30 January 2025 10:04
I would say it’s clever engineering flexing. In essence, they're saying, "Our aero is so good, in theory this is possible."
Is the Apollo Gumpert's claim that it can drive upside down at high speeds genius marketing, or just plain ridiculous?
30 January 2025 10:04
Other supercar claims aren’t any more ridiculous. At least it’s grounded in some aerodynamic principles.
Is the Apollo Gumpert's claim that it can drive upside down at high speeds genius marketing, or just plain ridiculous?
30 January 2025 10:04
The problem is that it's untestable, and that makes it feel like empty boasting. Yet, they should have made more verifiable performance claims.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
Definitely! It is one of the last true driver’s cars. No fancy electronics, just pure mechanical grip and driver skill.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Lexus LFA is analog design at its peak, I would argue. It’s a more refined machine but it’s still an incredibly pure driving experience.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
The peak can't be the Apollo, it is too extreme. It's a better balance of usability and analog feel, something like the Porsche 911 GT3 (997 generation).
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Pagani Zonda is the true king of analog supercars, but it's up there. It has exactly the right mix of performance, sound, and feel.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Apollo is a track toy, not really a supercar. Something you can use on the road too, should be the peak of analog design.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
It's a contender, but it's not like the Carrera GT or even the Ferrari F40. Those are the actual analog legends.
Is Apollo Gumpert the peak of analog supercar design?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Apollo is just too niche to be the peak. It should be the ultimate analog supercar with more widespread appeal, but that raw experience.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
Absolutely! The Apollo Gumpert is a sleeper supercar if ever there was one. Not pretty, but damn fast and can light up most of the 'popular' supercars on the track.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
A true sleeper looks ordinary, no way. The Apollo is weird enough looking that it gets attention, even if people don't know what it is.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
It's a sleeper more than a track weapon. In most cases, sleepers are more practical, daily drivable cars. That’s too extreme for the Apollo.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
I'd say it's more of a sleeper for an enthusiast's supercar. It’s for people who worry more about performance than brand recognition.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Apollo is a proper sleeper, but it’s too rare for that. You can’t really surprise people with something that they’ve never seen before.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
It’s underrated, but not a sleeper. An ugly exotic car is what it still is.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
The Apollo is the supercar for the hipster. This is for people that want to be different and don’t give a shit about what the mainstream thinks.
Is the Apollo Gumpert the ultimate sleeper supercar?
30 January 2025 10:04
I would say it is the ultimate track day supercar. Real enthusiasts care about performance first, and it's built for that.
If the Apollo Gumpert had better marketing, could it have saved the company?
30 January 2025 10:04
Better marketing would have helped, but let’s be real, that design was always going to be a hard sell, no matter how fast it was.
If the Apollo Gumpert had better marketing, could it have saved the company?
30 January 2025 10:04
I think it was just the timing. The pair launched just before the 2008 financial crisis, which came as a hard blow to the luxury car market.
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