Apollo Automobil
German hypercar manufacturer known for extreme performance vehicles and 3D-printed titanium exhaust systems
- CEO / Founder
- Niko Konta
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Apollo Future Mobility Group (AFMG, HKSE:00860, formerly WE Solutions Limited)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Apollo EVO (limited 10 units, $4M+, Ferrari V12); Apollo Intensa Emozione (10 units, $2.5M); Apollo Arrow (concept); Gumpert Apollo; Dragon Skin Exhaust (3D-printed titanium single-piece exhaust)
Technological Advantage
Pioneering use of large-format laser sintering for single-piece titanium exhaust (123-hour print); DfAM expertise; aerospace-grade TA15 alloy; carbon fiber monocoque chassis; Ferrari V12 powertrain integration
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Designs and manufactures ultra-exclusive, track-focused hypercars combining German engineering with cutting-edge additive manufacturing for bespoke components
How They Differentiate
Only German dedicated hypercar manufacturer; extreme focus on DfAM and 3D-printed functional components; ultra-limited production runs (10 units); dragon-themed design philosophy; track-only focus with no road-legal compromises
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals, hypercar collectors, and motorsport enthusiasts
Industry Verticals
Automotive (hypercar manufacturing); Motorsport
Competitors
Bugatti Automobiles; Pagani Automobili; Koenigsegg Automotive; Czinger Vehicles; De Tomaso Automobili
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
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Major Milestones
2004: Founded as Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur; 2005: First Apollo production; 2008: Apollo Sport sets Top Gear lap record (1:17.1); 2013: Bankruptcy filing; 2016: Acquired by Hong Kong consortium, renamed Apollo Automobil; 2017: Apollo Intensa Emozione unveiled; 2020: 86.06% acquired by WE Solutions (now Apollo Future Mobility Group); 2021: Apollo Project EVO revealed; 2026: Apollo EVO with 3D-printed Dragon Skin Exhaust announced
Notable Customers
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