If thereò€™s one thing...
If thereò€™s one thing the 650bhp Gumpert Apollo didnò€™t need it was more power! But that hasnò€™t stopped the exotic German manufacturer from building the Apollo Speed shown here ò€“ with a choice of 700bhp or 800bhp from its twin-turbo Audi-sourced 4.2-litre V8. Polished aerodynamics mean a 0-62mph sprint in 3.0 seconds flat and a top speed of over 225mph.
The popularity of air-con...
The popularity of air-con saw manufacturers axe the feature from many cars, as there was no need for the cooling it provides. But now, panoramic glass-tops are proving a hit as they give interiors a more spacious feel.
Models such as the Renault Espace have openings that take up much of the roof. The latest arrival will be the VW Golf Estate, launched this summer with a ÷£795 two-section sunroof.
The Mercedes R-Class and Citroen C4 Picasso also have similar features, with fixed glass tops or larger windscreens. These save makers the cost of engineering an opening mechanism.