Saturday 11 June 2011

Auto Insurance Comparison - Elfin MS8 vs Gumpert Apollo

I see this as being another difficult choice, both of these cars definitely have the " super car " look about them. However, I would choose the Gumpert Apollo because performance wise it is a much better car. I don't know whether any of you have seen the show Top Gear but it was given a very good review on there. The other car looks quite nice but as I've mentioned below its handling it effected by its light-weight chassis to shear power of the car ratio. but this isn't about what I think, I want to know your thoughts !


Which one would you choose?


Right lets get started:


Elfin MS8









 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average insurance for middle-age man, safe neighbourhood: $450 month

Place the V8 from the Holden Monaro into a lightweight Caterham style body and you have Australia's latest supercar, the Elfin MS8. Available in Clubman (convertible) or Streamliner (coupe) formats, the MS8 boasts a superb 371 bhp/ton power to weight ratio, giving lively acceleration and a 186mph max, not to mention the loudest engine noise this side of F1.

Unfortunately the Elfin's huge power is too much for it's chassis, resulting in 'spirited' handling. This is disappointing considering Elfin's recognised motorsport pedigree. It's also expensive at £42,000 when compared to rivals from Caterham, Westfield and Ariel, which offer at least as much performance for less money.




Gumpert Apollo




















 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average insurance for middle-age man, safe neighbourhood: $1000/month


Gumpert is in fact Roland Gumpert, the man responsible for the legendary Audi Quattro. Indeed, Audi supplies the Apollo's power, courtesy of a highly tuned version of the RS6's V8. Performance is at the McLaren F1 level, the most telling figure being a sub 9 sec 0-200kmh sprint. Downforce is epic, with a huge ground effect skirt working in conjunction with aerodynamic aids, which goes some way to backing up Gumpert's assertion that the Apollo could be the first sub 7 minute road car round the nurburgring.


It may sound like a Le mans car but you still get creature comforts such as aircon, satnav and a reversing camera for your £180,000.



Which car would YOU choose?



 
Enjoy !

39 comments:

  1. I know that Its a lot cheaper car but just for the fun of driving Im going to go for the Elfin MS8.

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  2. Definitly Gumpert Apollo!

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  3. the elfin is cheaper and looks better imo!

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  4. epic cars in the first place!
    I would choose both of them *_*

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  5. Oh wow, Well, if I had enough money to buy nice cars like this then I guess insurance wouldn't matter. Definitely the Gumpert Apollo though. I like its feel of a modern day sports car ya' know?

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  6. neither botha awaste of money

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  7. the apollo has that futuristic contract feel

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  8. i still want the back to the future car!

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  9. pretty cheap for so expensie cars...

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  10. Elfin MS8 ! When ever possible you have to go topless!

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  11. if I had that much money, of course I'd choose that shiny monster looking apollo

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  12. Elfin MS8, looks so much better IMO

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  13. I'd choose the Apollo I think !

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  14. definatly the gumpert, such a nice car! ;D

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  15. wow I'm going with the Gumpert Apollo! It's so beautiful :O

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  16. I would definitely go for the Apollo :D

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  17. elfin! the second one looks too flashy

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  18. Got to say i'd go for the Gumpert

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  19. Elfin. Cheaper insurance. Sleek design. Me rikey.

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  20. Gumpert is a fantastic car, all the way!

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  21. No doubt I would go with apollo, Dude... this is just too awesome

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  22. The Apollo looks damn sexy!

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  23. I want that Gumpert Apollo so bad, im probably going to dream about it tonight!

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  24. A hard choice, but I think I'll go elfin, because I'm such a nerd.

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  25. the doors on the elfin are rockin'

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  26. The first one is the first winged car that hasn't bothered me. It looks adorable, like a T-rex with its little arms.

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  27. Hmmm Elfin for sure...Just Pure Class

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