Top Gear - Gumpert Apollo Review and Lap

	Top Gear - Gumpert Apollo Review and Lap Richard Hammond review the 2008 Gumpert Apollo, possibly one of the ugliest cars made - in my opinion. Also, watch the Stig lap it on the Top Gear Test Track at Dunsfold Aerodrome. Here is what happened in Top Gear series 11 episode 6: Review: James conducts two road tests in Japan, on the Mitsuoka Orochi and the Galue. He is impressed in both of the cars by their stylish look and the attention to detail on the making of a good VIP car. The test of using the Galue to chauffeur two Sumo wrestler VIPs does not end well however, with James' driving upsetting the passengers. Review: Richard tests the Gumpert Apollo and talks about the strange look, adjustable suspension system, fixed seats and the enormous power from a twin-turbo 4.2L V8 engine mounted at the middle. The Stig clocks a 1:17.1 on the test track, beating the record set by the Ascari A10. Hammond is unable to put the time at the top of the board due to his height so decides to try a run up but ends up knocking the whole Power lap board over and wrecking it. This episode's Stig intro (By Hammond): "Some say it's impossible for him to wear socks and he can open a beer bottle with his testes. All we know is, he's called The Stig!" Star in a Reasonably Priced Ca (SIARPC)r: Jay Kay achieved the fastest time around the track; beating Simon Cowell, with a time of 1:45.81. It was the third time both the Power Lap and the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car record times fell on the same show. The previous two occurrences were ...	From:TheMattsls Views:16 1ratings
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