2008 Gumpert Apollo Hybrid Enters 24-hour Endurance Race

Ex-F1 star Heinz Harald Frentzen has been testing the new hybrid Apollo at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Powered by a combination of both 600bhp+ twin-turbo V8 and 100kW electric motor, this crazy 4WD beast will be up against the usual GT3 RSRs and BMW GTRs in a bid for glory.

The electrics were clearly working tonight as HH drove to the barrier in complete silence. It's not clear how the motors will work in the race, but judging on tonights performance they'll be perfect for pitlane use. Especially when trying to run over a rival team's pit crew. They'll never hear it coming!

Source: CarNoise

Video: Gumpert Apollo Hybrid testing at the nürburgring