KTM X-Bow

KTM
	KTM X-Bow
X-Bow
Production period:	since 2008
Class :	Sports car
Body versions :	Roadster
Engines:	Petrol engine : ; 2.0 liters ; (177–220 kW)
Length:	3738 mm
Width:	1915 mm
Height:	1202 mm
Wheelbase :	2430 mm
Empty weight :	790-847 kg

The X-Bow (pronounced "Crossbow"; German: Armbrust ) is the first car from the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM . It was presented in the form of drawings in early 2007 and on March 8th at the Geneva Motor Show.

KTM X-Bow

history

Prototype at the IAA 2007

In close cooperation with the largest Austrian design office Kiska, which has been working for KTM since 1994, the idea arose in 2006 to bring a vehicle to the European market together with the motorcycles that would reflect the shapes and characteristics of KTM and true to the motto “Ready to Race” was supposed to be a puristic high-performance sports car.

From the initial ideas, with the help of the formula vehicle manufacturer Dallara, a vehicle was developed that, thanks to modern materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic, should implement the KTM motto. When the designs were first presented in Geneva in 2007, great interest arose, which led KTM to decide to mass-produce the vehicle.

After another year of development, the construction of our own production facility in Graz began in March 2008 . Production of the first KTM vehicles started in June 2008, and the first KTM X-BOW was delivered in August 2008. In order to demonstrate the close relationship with Dallara in the development of the X-BOW, the first 100 vehicles were christened the Dallara Edition and were given particularly high-quality equipment.

During development, the entry into professional motorsport began in spring 2008 , and the KTM X-BOWs used by Reiter Engineering achieved very good results right from the start. The young German driver Christopher Haase won the “Sports Light” class of the GT4 European Cup in the first season in 2008 , and in 2009 the Austrian Augustin Eder repeated this success. The experience gained from motorsport was in turn incorporated into the development of series production; in addition, the KTM X-BOW "Race" was built as a customer racing vehicle and sold around 25 times.

In 2009, KTM presented new models at the Geneva Motor Show: The basic vehicle “Street”, the “Clubsport” for regular visits to the racetrack, and the “ROC”, a special model limited to 30 units that contained extensive equipment and was designed in the look of the Race of Champions , in which the KTM X-BOW has been used every year since 2008.

Series production of the KTM X-BOW was temporarily suspended in summer 2009 due to the difficult economic situation. In 2010, production was switched to “order-related individual production”, and at the same time the Upper Austrian manufacturer launched the “KTM X-BOW BATTLE”, a branded trophy aimed exclusively at KTM X-BOW owners.

In 2011 the model range was expanded to include an “R” model, which is powered by a variant of the Audi 2.0 TFSI engine and has an output of 220 kW (300 hp).

In 2013 KTM exhibited again at the Geneva Motor Show and presented the KTM X-BOW GT. The model develops 285 hp and for the first time has a windshield.

KTM X-Bow GT4 racing on the Nürburgring

In 2017, another body variant, the X-Bow GT4, was launched. It is a coupé designed for the GT4 racing class . A 2.0 TFSI engine from Audi that delivers up to 360 hp serves as the drive. The dry weight is 975 kg.

Data

X-Bow steering wheel

The vehicle is elaborately constructed mainly from components from racing vehicles. Therefore, the price for the basic model is € 69,967 excluding taxes (prices in different countries vary depending on export costs and local taxes). It has a monocoque made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, suspension and damping elements from WP Suspension - inside the front - a removable steering wheel, a Brembo racing brake system, and a complete aerodynamic floor covering with an integrated diffuser . The 2.0-liter four-cylinder Audi engine installed in front of the rear axle has an output of 221 kW (300 hp), has direct injection ( TFSI ) and a turbocharger . It drives the rear wheels. There is also the Street version with an output of 177 kW (240 hp). A racing version with up to 265 kW (360 PS) is also available upon customer request. The X-Bow accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 s and reaches a top speed of 220 km / h or 231 km / h. The performance of this roadster can be traced back to an empty weight of only 790 kg.

Others

KTM X-Bow factory in St. Peter (Graz)

The X-Bow has neither electronic driving aids such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control (ASR) or an electronic stability program (ESP) nor comfort components such as air conditioning , radio etc. on board, but only a steering wheel, a digital display, a manually shifted six-speed Gearbox and the pedals adjustable to the driver . In addition, there is no obligation to drive the car with a helmet , as the 7 cm high windshield is sufficient to suspend the statutory helmet requirement, but it is recommended in your own interest.

The X-Bow fulfills all EU guidelines for small series homologation in order to be approved for road traffic. This directive is implemented in all EU member states. The Switzerland joins the EU directive. The X-Bow is also homologated in many countries outside the European Union, but in some countries it is only intended for use on racetracks.

Technical specifications

model	X-Bow	X-Bow "GT"		X-Bow "R"
construction time	since 07/2008	05 / 2013–2017	since 2017	since 07/2010
engine
Mounting position	Mid-engine
Displacement (cm³)	1984 cc
cylinder	Row 4
Power (kW / PS)	177/240	210/286	220/300	220/300
Nominal speed (1 / min)	6000	6400	6400	6300
Torque (Nm) at 1 / min	310 at 2000-5500	420 at 3200	420 at 3200	400 at 3300
Emission standard	EU 4 / EU 5	EU 5	EU 6	EU 5
Power transmission
drive	Rear wheel drive
differential	Limited slip differential
transmission	Manual six-speed gearbox, H-shift
Performance
Acceleration (0-100 km / h)	3.9 s	4.1 s	4.1 s	3.9 s
Top speed	220 km / h	231 km / h	231 km / h	231 km / h
environment
consumption	7.2-7.9 l / 100 km	8.3 l / 100 km	8.3 l / 100 km	8.3 l / 100 km
CO ₂ emissions	171-189 g / km	189 g / km	189 g / km	189 g / km
Dimensions
Length / width / height in mm	3738/1915/1202
wheelbase	2430 mm
Weight	790 kg		847 kg	790 kg
Tank capacity	40 l

Similar vehicles

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Web links

Commons : KTM X-Bow - Collection of images, videos and audio files

KTM X-Bow information from KTM
" Comparison of KTM X-Bow, Ariel Atom, Lotus 2-11 " , article on autobild.de , April 6, 2009.

Individual evidence

↑ Focus: Situation at KTM . Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
↑ One-off production and “battle” for the KTM X-Bow - News & Events - KTM X-BOW . KTM Sportcar Sales GmbH. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
↑ KTM X-Bow - 2011 model range . KTM. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
↑ The X-BOW R . KTM-Sportmotorcycle GmbH. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
↑ KTM X-Bow - Technical data as of July 2008 [1]

[1] Focus: Situation at KTM . Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved January 11, 2010.

[2] One-off production and “battle” for the KTM X-Bow - News & Events - KTM X-BOW . KTM Sportcar Sales GmbH. Retrieved January 11, 2010.

[3] KTM X-Bow - 2011 model range . KTM. Retrieved December 31, 2010.

[4] The X-BOW R . KTM-Sportmotorcycle GmbH. Retrieved May 19, 2011.

[5] KTM X-Bow - Technical data as of July 2008 [1]