My FIRST DRIVE in the EXTREME Apollo IE 'Red Dragon'!

My first drive in the utterly insane Apollo IE 'Red Dragon'! My friend Mike, ‪@Shinnmike‬ has taken delivery of his extreme Apollo IE, and on a visit to Spa-Francorchamps, he's surprised me with an opportunity to get behind the wheel on the famous F1 track... there are very few words!
Hot on the heels of my fabulous experience in the Pagani Huayra R track hypercar, we're here with Mike during the Arte in Pista event as his Huayra R is due imminently, however in the meantime he's brought both his Pagani Zonda F and Apollo IE to Belgium for the event. Today is all about the latter though, the Red Dragon as it is nicknamed, that Mike has recently bought and taken delivery of.
The Apollo IE, standing for Intensa Emozione, is one of only 10 being made in total, powered by an 800hp NA V12, with radical design and aero, in a street legal racecar like no other. The drama and intense emotion begins as soon as that engine fires up, with a deafening growl and ready to scream in anger. The seats are fixed as part of the tub, the interior is all bespoke, and the feeling is totally extreme to the max.
After a quick tour with Mike, we're out on the track for some passenger laps before he surprises me as we pull back in to the pitlane with an opportunity to get behind the wheel myself! I cannot thank Mike enough for the trust and opportunity to pilot such a special thing that very few have been lucky to experience. / shinmikeyin
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Mike's Apollo IE
03:22 Heading onto Track
06:04 Passenger Laps
10:13 My First Drive in Apollo IE
16:28 Return to Pits
18:05 Track Day Vibes
20:07 Red Dragon Spec Details
22:54 Final Thoughts
24:27 Wrap Up
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[@UrbanWrench]

Mike is an absolute gentleman for letting Tim drive the IE, what a man, it’s good to have people like you guys who actually let people enjoy the cars..

[@loganleborgne420]

Yes he is...but Tim can pay for anything he may broke and he know how to handle a car and he's a very reasonable person...so no danger for the owner I would have done the same...next time Tim will come with his Zenvo and he will test it!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Wow! I’ll say.

[@TheRoman559]

Class act

[@jasonwarton8282]

@@loganleborgne420 art To Thanks

[@Acknetan]

Well said awesome awesome what an absolute monster this thing is its so raw

[@coyster530]

Mike is a hell of a guy to just let you jump in his Apollo IE and rip it around the track that takes some serious trust and balls on his part

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

150%

[@kratosshit4100]

There's probably a lot of paperwork Tim had to sign before driving that car for insurance purposes

[@blacksnorlax6830]

​@@kratosshit4100 there is no insurance on race tracks lol

[@winterpurple4587]

Tim gets to drive a lot of expensive cars and the owners let him because he's got the financial credentials to pay for damages in the event something goes wrong. Tim's from a very wealthy family. It's just one of those unspoken agreements.

[@SURO90]

@@blacksnorlax6830 of course there is ...

[@damonh9668]

The Apollo IE would still look futuristic in many years time, incredible machine.

[@nickwilson2318]

ooft. I strongly disagree sorry. Crazy looking does not equal futuristic in this instance

[@aaronmiller5012]

With that V12 engine, that thing screams in a good way. It’s meant to be loud cause who wouldn’t want to hear a car with a screaming engine and exhaust sound? Definitely like that paint and the transition from red to the carbon fiber. Maybe shmee150 can bring his other shmee mobiles to that track some day.

[@sepg5084]

That car looks like botched plastic surgery. I wonder what its drag-to-downforce ratio is.

[@vareos9874]

@@sepg5084 obviously a car that looks this extreme will look too extreme to some, i find it to be very good looking

[@r.blacky341]

But the heckwing is a litle bit to much!

[@STRAIGHTP]

Never thought i would see a Pagani Zonda so overshadowed. Crazy shapes on that Apollo IE.

[@iggswanna1248]

Tims smiling all the way through and essentially acting like a kid, is just adorable. Great video.

[@rumblebelly7429]

I said it before in Mischa's channel, but hey, when two grown up men are giggling like school girls, they have the time of their life :D

[@phillipcollins1103]

This Mike guy really knows how to choose his cars I tell you!

[@mrtesseract99]

Mans got taste.

[@MrProass]

You are totally right, he has amazing cars

[@somethinginthewater3802]

His eyes are definitely 'not broken' neither is the 'space between his ears' 😂 unlike the host according to a certain Richard

[@julianlaisnez8566]

Likes his NA v12’s #Zonda #apollo gt

[@poltergeist1105]

I personally think it’s a bit overdone on the outside. It certainly looks nice to drive, I would also drive it. But it looks alright in my opinion.

[@nigeljeremy134]

i always love when shmee made a video with mike bcs not only he let shmee review his cars he always make sure shmee drive his car too love that guy 🍻

[@Joe-mw8um]

Mike is awesome letting shmee drive that beauty such a beast of a car

[@moizuddinahmed7764]

Mike is like the coolest guy right now!!! The ease with which he lays it out there... Legend!

[@Kw1s]

Love how chill Mike is while Tim is just enjoying the car

[@s33k3r100]

That thing makes an Aventador SVJ look like a Honda Jazz. Insane!

[@bo_matt]

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen Tim smile that hard. What a dude Mike is. Absolute legend.

[@DonovanZS2DL]

That Apollo makes Shmee look like a learner driver. And it's the first car to make him keep quiet! Best thing about that car....the paint job. Wow!

[@adamwuest3958]

That's the sickest car in the world. 2700 lbs and enough down force that it could drive upside down. Any car on the planet id take that. Its a shame there is only 10 of that absolute masterpiece

[@gj1adamz.851]

The Apollo IE is always amazing to see, and their respective owners have great spec choices.

[@danielmiller1462]

Hypernfts is insane and same with Barry

[@chrisrock3108]

Nah, one of them is awful spec tbh.

[@aaronmiller5012]

The exhaust pipes design looks good especially in that triangle configuration.

[@arkaneforyou]

@@chrisrock3108 you cannot say awful when you dont own that car. Its their car they are paying for it, and whatever spec they want you can't say anything.

[@chrisrock3108]

@@arkaneforyou I can say whatever i want

[@bbossautomotive3602]

That's some of the craziest paint work I've ever seen. I can't imagine how hard it is to get those fades perfect.

[@j.p.5954]

Mike is a complete visionary for getting them to perform that paint / carbon work! It is a 1 of 1.... I think this is the best super car paint I've seen 😍 👌 🙌

[@luvzangetsu]

Probably the best piece of design I've seen in the past few years. Nothing really looks like it on the road. And the spec is absolutely gorgeous. This car will go down as one of the greatest no doubt.

[@SnortinMoundsOfCoco]

Out of everything that has come out over the past ~decade, I just can’t get over the IE. It’s the coolest car ever made

[@corvuscorax8459]

Mike certainly has solid taste. Thank Tim and Mike!!

[@benwampler6013]

The way he was absolutely at a loss for words, and giggling ear to ear. That’s how you’re suppose to be when living the dream!

[@ifger]

I love seeing Mike check speeds and make mental comparisons - the little smirks and impressed faces are pure class racer.

[@Moray2023]

If this is really the last generation of V12 cars, we are sending them off with some phenomenonal cars.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

There's still some more to come, the successors of Aventador and 812 to name a few, including the GMA T33.

[@themanofshadows]

Ferrari V12s will still be around, Gordon Murray’s cars will have V12s, Aventador successor will be V12, Delage D12 has a V12, Aston Martin Valkyrie has a V12, SCV12 has a V12, and of course there will be more bespoke car makers likely to use V12s as well. They aren’t going anywhere yet.

[@Austin_Wingfield]

Always posting the coolest automotive content. Thanks as usual Tim

[@Maart3nSl3g3rs]

Tim, give that man a big hug. Mike, the legend!

[@francoisiii6055]

This thing is an adorable beast! It is so impressive, so loud, so brutal…

[@machineavatar1603]

Mike is really a very good man. He have so good taste in selecting and buying beautiful yet crazy Cars. That Apollo IE is absolutely Bonkers. So cool Car. I love it so much.

[@pillieee]

Mike is a straight up legend, man! What N/A V12 is in the IE? There are no words for how epic the Apollo IE is.

[@Shmee150]

He is indeed a legend!

[@Mvrk63]

The NA V12 is sourced from Ferrari. Same 6.3L engine as in the F12 Tdf.

[@ravenks1sr15]

Literally the best car ever made in the history of mankind. Apollo Automobil never disappoints especially in paying its homage to the GT1 class. Shout out to Mike with the IE Red Dragon, even letting Tim take a spin of the insane weapon.

[@luxuryhub1323]

There are very few words, the Apollo IE is the most extreme car of this time!

[@chrisevagorou232]

Tim, this has to be one of your best ever videos. Thanks for your content. Your enthusiasm is so intoxicating. That car is amazing and what you give to us mere mortals for super car content is just, well I don’t have words apart from thank you 🙏🏻. I will never be able to be around those kind of vehicles so to for you to be able to bring the content to us the public I thank you and all the people around you. CHEEEEEEERS

[@michaellynnparris2954]

Living the hypercar DREAM ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@gfhfhrthsefsehtjgngd]

Awesome video! I love the fact that Mike is really using these cars how they are supposed to be used.

[@Het2010]

Tim, I got a little choked up hearing you talk about your experience on that day. Thank you so much for everything you do.

[@jonams2210]

GOD BLESS MIKE Everytime He Shows Up On The Channel, He Pulls Over With A SURPRISE😍😁

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

The sheer noise and emotion you can even hear through the microphone is incredible, I can't imagine what it sounds like in person. What a car!

[@markpritchard23]

What a guy Mike is. Ultra cool and an utter gentleman letting you get behind the wheel. Great video 👍👌🙏. Nice one cool Mike 🤩

[@Alex_Fung]

What a freaking legend for driving his Apollo 👏🏾

[@chris_drivefast_diesmiling4898]

That feeling after a drive like that must be awesome. I imagine it would wear you out mentally and physically! Love Mike's cars and always love to see you guys together.

[@ParrishT13]

Your pure joy and emotion, during these special moments, make these videos what I love to watch!

[@mroutcast8515]

Man, the design on Appollo is like on no other car. The design complexity is absolutely nuts, absolute car styling marvel

[@aaronmiller5012]

Yeah, I love the way the red paint transitions from it to the raw carbon fiber.

[@hairscout1972]

this made me almost cry of happines seeing tims joy as he drives it, as i know i will never be able to experience this, but envisioning that i was right there with them inside the car and felt the raw emotions. Amazing video!

[@matthewelliott2213]

Mike is quickly becoming a LEGEND!

[@williamrogercummings277]

That is a mad ride. Cool experience, Tim. Fun to enjoy the vid. Thank you.

[@alexgannon4139]

I'm loving seeing you completely stumped for words after driving cars. Shows no matter what you have driven there is always something that can amaze you

[@ahsennadeem7309]

That car in that color is absolutely stunning. My word!

[@voorheesjason3161]

Imagine being so rich that you're frustrated another in-bound car is not there whilst you have an " Apollo IE " race car about to be enjoyed ... with, Tim 🤯 Gotta love it ... wow 👊🏼😬👊🏼 Yes, this channel is amazing, but it's inspirational too🙏🤍 Thanks, Tim & Mike 👊🏼

[@alandale581]

Exhilarating content and great integration and editing of multiple cameras. Great job!

[@voorheesjason3161]

Thank you both for the insight to such a mythical car 👊🏼😬👊🏼

[@colinbremner9030]

oh to have friends like that, Mike seems like a nice lad and such a legend for just letting you drive the Red Dragon. It would be so amazing to just get invited to an event like this never mind getting runs in some of the best machines available at the moment. Cheers Tim and Mike.

[@seramemagome609]

Shmee just coming out with absolute bangers. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 ' came along way from the beginning with the first video.

[@MarkB1ack]

That was insane! I been waiting to see this car flat out on the track! Epic content!

[@bobdobalena1760]

This is the happiest i have ever seen Tim! Grin from ear to ear.....as i would .

[@darrinkinney5822]

Brilliant !just smashing laps! Surround sound was great!

[@jeanlafrance8746]

The sound in the cabin is absolutely spine tingling

[@bits2646]

That paint is nuts! HAHA. Love the face of that guy when he was driving, I could almost hear him saying "Oh just STFU!" in his mind :DD

[@LauWo]

Everytime I see Apollo IE, I think Devil Sixteen. For me, if I recall correctly, they started development around the same time. But Apollo actually deliverd. And what a dream you got realised Tim! By any chance: do you have an update about the Devil Sixteen?

[@Mur1thi]

Thank you Shmee for sharing this awesome experience.

[@bling1634]

The Red Dragon is an amazing car and it was so awesome seeing drive on the track

[@garylopez2628]

Man Apollo cars are so iconic

[@TheCloudfoot72]

The look on your face while driving says it all. Amazing piece of machinery!

[@michae8jackson378]

My favorite track in Europe. I lived about an hour away in Trier, Germany and I've driven that straight so many times. Also done track days back in the 80s and 90s when I lived there. So much fun to drive. The main straight used to be part of the highway through Spa driving to and from Germany to Holland

[@Shmee150]

That's awesome, thanks for the comment

[@gustavodecairesanhaia8330]

Amazing, just amazing. Mike has great taste, that car is perfection. Thanks Tim.

[@airwavesfromholland]

mike is a absolute legend, and you are lucky with friends like him. The IE is eh Bonkers, in a very awesome way.

[@HoldYourColour96]

Unreal machine and this one might be the best spec of the lot! Hopefully you'll get to experience the EVO in the future 🤞

[@mitchellsteindler]

Yeah...color doesn't get much better than that

[@joeNotexotic579]

I can't even imagine what the evo would be like the "regular" Apollo ie is already insane and is so raw I can't even imagine the evo

[@p5z91]

What a beast...what a sound! 🤤🤩

[@dermo7916]

Saw this car in the flesh at Spa back in June …bonkers bit of kit owner seems like such a cool guy kudos for tracking these pieces of automotive art.

[@kindvegasbuds3726]

Was impressive to watch you two drive the Apollo on track , great video . Can see why Shinmikeyin likes the Pagani racecars

[@GRC_Lexxlr8]

It is always great to see these types of cars on track. I mean so many videos are of these type of supercars in a garage or something, seeing it for its intended use is what its all about. Especially for the people who may never see or come close to owning one.

[@Ven100]

Man. I believe this is the first IE video I've seen where it's not REV limited on the track. He must've run his in, vs the owner who's IE appeared on Misha's video. Love it. Especially listening with headphones.😄

[@colinweeks6997]

Tim....you never fail to amaze! What a car that is... bonkers!! Take care, keep the videos coming 👍

[@sinoperture]

While I don't have a car like that, I have had some nice cars (Tim you signed my 981 Spyder when in Sydney) and the best satisfaction always came from watching someone else enjoy driving them. This guy gets it. This guy is a true enthusiast and car lover. He not only uses them he lets others use them freely too. Mad props.

[@mindaugaskliukas8667]

What a pair of fantastic videos from Spa, Tim!👌👍

[@BAMozzy69]

That is a stunning looking car - especially in that colour scheme! Its Stunning!!!!

[@briangschaefer7048]

WOW! Magnificent car!

[@yashveersingh1795]

Spectacular 🤩⭐️💕

[@pluugz2917]

My absolute favorite car ever . Second is the CLK GTR. What a blessing to drive both in a lifetime....

[@CockatooDude]

I love that the start "button" is an overhead pull handle. That's a cool touch.

[@TwinTurboTwinz]

Man the sound! What a lovely beast

[@213SAPPER]

My Dream Car till this day.....Loves Shmees smile throughout whole entire video.....super fun track car time...priceless

[@petesreef1891]

Brilliant Tim another top video 👍👍👍

[@Haksdo2]

This car looks like the dream car every young kid wants as a huge poster on the wall. Absolutely beautiful machine.

[@russelleichold8210]

You handled the Apollo like a pro great job Tim👍🏁

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

For some reason I didn't know it would be so raw and brutal. I just knew that it looked crazy, but this seems like a proper race car.

[@mikemedley5122]

That car is awesome cant wait too see it in the garage 😉🙏

[@stew411]

Simply a work of art.

[@BlakieTT]

That is the greatest car look I have ever seen in my life.

[@mickaldinho]

Mike is such a cool dude he has some of the rarest cars going and always lets Tim have a go

[@neilstothard]

What a top bloke Mike is handing you the experience of driving the Apollo Tim, hopefully there will be a videonin the future where the pair of you both drive your Zenvo once you have collected it.

[@Arthur-ke9vz]

Absolutely made my day.

[@adamburgess3731]

What a great friend to have!!

[@mattmoore1882]

So cool, your friend Mike is a great sport. Very cool car. Great episode.

[@MarcSob22]

The sound of this Ferrari V12 inside this gorgeous Apollo IE is just perfect!

[@F1Girl]

LOVE THIS VID !! ❤️

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Shmee150 Absolutely Incredible Video I'm so glad you got to ride in and Drive Mike's Absolutely Gorgeous and insane Apollo IE at Spa Francorhamps and I definitely agree that he's a Legend

[@paulkrapp]

Wow Tim, you're on a roll with the epic content!

[@vexed_con]

This might be the only apollo ie ot ever see track use. Mike is one of a kind for really using his cars like they should be

[@Omar_Moiz]

2:40 I literally thought it was an F1 Car until Tim said its the Huayra R

[@aaronmiller5012]

Definitely sounds like one back then with the V12 engine, correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks!

[@Omar_Moiz]

@@aaronmiller5012I completely agree with it mate

[@jeramiebradford1]

Mike,Thanks for sharing your cars with Tim, and us by extension.

[@Life_42]

I love Mike! I love Mike and Tim hanging out! Cool number 88!