Summary
The Apollo Evo has always stood out as one of the most extreme hypercars ever built, combining a naturally aspirated V12 engine with an aggressive design packed with aerodynamic elements. Now, the German manufacturer has unveiled the first customer-configured example, known as the Caribbean Dragon, featuring an extraordinary finish enhanced with Diamond Dust technology.
Diamond Dust Paint Meets Dragon-Inspired Design
Powering the Apollo Evo is a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 that delivers 789 horsepower exclusively to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transmission. Despite its track-focused engineering, the hypercar accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds.
The Caribbean Dragon begins with an exceptional exterior treatment consisting of eight hand-applied layers of paint. The highly reflective white finish incorporates a Diamond Dust coating, creating a crystal-like shimmer when exposed to sunlight and emphasizing the vehicle’s dramatic dragon-inspired bodywork.
Its “Caribbean” identity comes from the stunning blue carbon fiber accents. According to Apollo, the color was selected to capture the remarkable depth and clarity of Caribbean waters. The specification focuses on the balance of light, contrast, and individuality.
Each Apollo Evo features more than 75 individual carbon fiber components, all of which are individually painted and hand-finished. Completing the paintwork alone required over 1,000 hours, highlighting the extraordinary craftsmanship behind this one-of-a-kind hypercar.
Although the official studio images showcase the contrast between the brilliant white finish and deep blue carbon fiber, Apollo has yet to release outdoor photographs, where the Diamond Dust effect would be expected to stand out even more vividly.
A Bespoke Interior Inspired by the Ocean
The dramatic butterfly doors reveal an interior that is every bit as striking as the exterior.
Bright white and ocean blue leather cover the seats and cabin surfaces, while blue contrast stitching and embroidered Apollo logos provide refined visual accents. Although these details are relatively restrained, they remain among the few subtle elements inside the highly expressive cockpit.
One of the cabin’s most distinctive features is the lattice-style center console structure. Blue-tinted carbon fiber continues the exterior theme throughout the interior, extending to the steering wheel, which also features oversized shift paddles designed for track-focused driving.
Innovative Dragon Skin Titanium Exhaust
Another standout feature is the Dragon Skin exhaust system, a single-piece 3D-printed titanium component.
Constructed without welds or bolts, the exhaust showcases a seamless finish that reflects Apollo’s engineering expertise. While it initially retains titanium’s natural appearance, exposure to the intense temperatures generated during track driving gradually transforms the metal, producing a distinctive deep blue coloration.
Dragon Theme Defines the Apollo Evo
The dragon-inspired identity is a recurring design philosophy for the Apollo Evo, continuing the visual language established by the road-legal Intensa Emozione.
Viewed from the rear, the combination of pronounced aerodynamic fins and the Dragon Skin exhaust reinforces the hypercar’s reptilian appearance, making the inspiration immediately recognizable.
Exclusive Production with Unique Specifications
The Caribbean Dragon marks the first customer-built Apollo Evo, but it will not be the last.
An earlier model, the Intensa Ocean Dragon, has already appeared on the market, earning its name from its blue-green color-shifting carbon fiber finish.
Apollo plans to build nine additional Evo models, with each example receiving its own exclusive combination of colors, materials, and finishes, ensuring that every hypercar remains entirely unique.