A few months ago, We've already told you about the Apollo Evo, this utterly outrageous German hypercar, which hides behind its sci-fi design an engine well known to Italian car enthusiasts: a naturally aspirated Ferrari V12. After several years of waiting since the concept’s unveiling, the first customer-bound car has just been officially unveiled at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Its name: Apollo Evo “Caribbean Dragon.”.
And as is often the case with Apollo Automobil, the spiritual successor to Gumpert, this is not just another customer delivery. This first production Evo is a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle, created through the Apollo Forge customization program for its owner, Fred Grifhorst.
The One-of-a-Kind Hypercar Inspired by the Caribbean
Named “Caribbean Dragon,” this Apollo Evo features a spectacular color scheme that blends white and blue. This combination was chosen to evoke the contrast between the light of Caribbean beaches and the depths of the ocean. The body is finished in Pearl White with a Diamond Dust finish, paired with Ocean Blue carbon fiber accents.
This was a massive undertaking, as the Apollo Evo features more than 75 carbon-fiber components, and painting this particular model alone reportedly took more than 1,000 hours of work. Even the wheels reflect this visual contrast, with white on the front and blue on the rear.
The interior follows the same design philosophy. It features white and blue leather, distinctive stitching, an Apollo logo embroidered on the headrests, 3D-printed aluminum parts, and a carbon-fiber tub with a bluish finish. Every detail has been carefully designed to make this first Evo a one-of-a-kind model that cannot be replicated.
Still that fabulous Ferrari V12
But the real star remains hidden beneath the bodywork. The Apollo Evo retains its original Ferrari 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, derived from the F140 family used notably in the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. In this configuration, the engine produces 800 ch and 765 Nm of torque, with a maximum rpm of 8,500. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a six-speed Hewland sequential transmission controlled by paddle shifters.
Weighing in at just 1,300 kg, this hypercar can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 335 km/h. But as is often the case with Apollo, chasing straight-line speed isn’t the priority: the extreme aerodynamics were designed primarily to deliver an experience close to that of a race car.
A 3D-printed “Dragon Skin” exhaust system
Another spectacular element already introduced a few months ago : its “Dragon Skin” exhaust system. A 3D-printed titanium system that looks more like a mechanical sculpture than a simple technical component. This visual signature takes on even greater significance on this Caribbean Dragon version. The whole design seems almost organic, as if the car had truly inherited a dragon’s skin. Beyond the spectacular visual effect, the technology also delivers improved heat resistance and weight savings.
Only ten copies in the world
This first delivery marks an important milestone for Apollo Automobil. Twenty years after the first deliveries of the Gumpert Apollo in 2006, the German brand is opening a new chapter with this Evo. Production will be limited to just ten units worldwide, all custom-built through the Forge program. Following the “Caribbean Dragon,” the nine other Apollo Evos are each expected to tell a different story. But they will all share one thing in common: a naturally aspirated Ferrari V12, a radical design, and a philosophy that has become almost impossible to find in the world of modern hypercars.
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The Apollo car brand originated in the Thuringian town of Apolda, where the Apollo Works were founded and the «Apollo» car was also produced.
Thuringia is correct, but the city is called Altenburg.
In Apolda, there's nothing but beer.
Not quite right…. Apollo was a pre-war car from Apolda—that’s absolutely correct!!! Altenburg was where Apollo was reestablished in 2005, which is also correct. Apolda has very good beer, and let’s not forget the grilled bratwurst 🙂
I don't know how much it costs, but it's surely too expensive for something completely useless that's just going to end up in a garage.
That's a good point 👍👍
It's sad to see these beautiful cars end up in garages, because they're meant to let their power roar.
Absolutely hideous! Only the horseshoe-nosed Bugattis are uglier!
I definitely agree with you—it's not exactly beautiful. Just a zigzag car. It looks like something a comic book artist might have designed.
Man, you really draw a full house 🫣🤣
Grubo
So. Beautiful. My birthday is coming up. I want one. October🙏🙏🙏🤷🏼♂️
The Apollo Evo Caribbean Dragon costs €3,000,000 before tax.
This has been confirmed by several reliable automotive sources: the hypercar retails for 3 million euros, production is limited to 10 units, and it is strictly for track use only
The problem is the paddle shifters, which—just like on a Ferrari—are always breaking. Unless they’re of better quality and from a different brand. Using a Ferrari engine there is also very high-maintenance. There are significantly better engines that can withstand more and put up more kilometers; this project is all about prestige.
The car has been turned into a work of art—I think that's a good thing. So, I really like it.
Simply MAJESTIC
A stunning supercar… over three million euros just to show off… only to end up under a tarp, while we can barely afford to buy a Dacia for 10,000 euros. .
It's a shame they don't offer a little brain as an option for these morons who reek of money.
Lots of people are starving—are they aware of that?
...while there are others who think—perhaps wrongly—that they're smart, and who reek of jealousy...
Not only is it a magnificent car, but it’s also a true work of art that pushes the boundaries of technology, aesthetics, and craftsmanship… well done!
Those prices are crazy, but even we—with our modest new cars costing 40,000 euros, our piles of clothes, our 500-balles phones, all our subscriptions, and so on—are way better off than people in some poor countries… Just think: at your level, you’re among the richest 10 percent of the world’s population—try traveling a bit beyond all-inclusive resorts 😂
A large BMW or Mercedes engine would certainly be a lot cheaper to maintain. Or, if you’re going down that route anyway, why not a Judd engine? It would also require a lot of maintenance, but I think it’s in a whole different league compared to the Ferrari engine. And if you have to shell out that much money anyway, that would surely be a small consolation, at least xd
I like it, even though I can't afford it.
With Ferrari EVs and Lamborghini SUVs—the supercars I dreamed of as a kid—becoming the “new normal,” I figured that with only 10 of these supercars in the world, it’s okay to go all out like this.
The mechanical designs, which go beyond the near future depicted in anime, remind me of the sense of wonder I felt as a child.
These extremely expensive hypercars are reserved for an extremely limited number of wealthy customers. In a way, that’s a good thing, because a gem like this shouldn’t be in just anyone’s hands—even if money doesn’t make for great drivers.