Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Gumpert Tornante Fast Tourer set for Geneva debut


Gumpert has announced plans to introduce a second model, the Tornante, at the Geneva Motor Show.
Details are limited, but the car will be designed by famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera and will "add space, elegance and comfort" as a two-seat "Fast Tourer" variant of the performance-oriented Apollo. Furthermore, the Tornante will feature a composite body, a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, and a mid-mounted V8 engine. No word on output, but the Apollo uses a 4.2-liter biturbo V8 with 478 kW (650 PS / 641 hp) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque.
The car will be unveiled on March 1st, so stay tuned for continuing coverage.


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