Gumpert Apollo vs Pagani Zonda R: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Gumpert · 2005–2013

Apollo

S PI 890

Version

Power: 478 kW650 PS
0–100 km/h: 3.1 s
Kerb mass: -

Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Pagani · 2009–2013

Zonda R

S PI 851

Version (2 versions)

Price from €1,460,000 (2009)

Power: 552 kW751 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Kerb mass: 1,070 kg

Photo: Pagani Automobili. Original uploader was Damiano.46 at it.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

City Apollo Length: 4,460 mm vs 4,886 mm

In plain words

Pagani Zonda R has more power: 552 kW (751 PS) against 478 kW (650 PS) for Gumpert Apollo. Pagani Zonda R is 426 mm longer than Gumpert Apollo (4,886 mm vs 4,460 mm). Gumpert Apollo is the older design (from 2005); Pagani Zonda R arrived in 2009. On the catalog figures, the Gumpert Apollo is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Pagani Zonda R yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stat	Apollo	Zonda R
PI	S · 890	S · 851
Power	100	100
Grip	67	67
Handling	79	79
Top speed	100	100
Launch	86	62

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

1 Apollo4.2 · petrol · 478 kW (650 PS) 9.87 sat 283 km/h
2 Zonda R6.0 · 552 kW (751 PS) 12.34 sat 225 km/h · +2.47 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Apollo · Zonda R

	Apollo	Zonda R
Length	4,460 mm175.6 in	4,886 mm192.4 in +426 mm +16.8 in +9.6%
Width	1,998 mm78.7 in	2,014 mm79.3 in +16 mm +0.6 in +0.8%
Height	1,114 mm43.9 in	1,147 mm45.2 in +33 mm +1.3 in +3.0%
Fits a standard garage?	Too wide	Too wide

Difference vs Apollo (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Gumpert Apollo	Pagani Zonda R
Version	4.2 · petrol · 478 kW (650 PS)	6.0 · 552 kW (751 PS)
Production years	2005–2013	2009–2013
Body	Coupe	Coupe
Class	Supercar	Supercar
Country	Germany	Italy
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	478 kW (650 PS) 641 hp	552 kW (751 PS) 740 hp Better
Power, all versions	478 kW (650 PS) 641 hp	552–588 kW (751–799 PS) 740–789 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	No data	710 Nm 524 lb-ft
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	3.1 s	No data
Power per tonne	No data	516 kW/t 628 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	4,200 cc · 8 cyl 4.2 l	6,000 cc · 12 cyl 6.0 l
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,460 mm 175.6 in	4,886 mm 192.4 in
Width	1,998 mm 78.7 in	2,014 mm 79.3 in
Height	1,114 mm 43.9 in	1,147 mm 45.2 in
Wheelbase	2,700 mm 106.3 in	No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	1,070 kg 2,359 lb
Price
Price	No data	from €1,460,000 (2009)

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