Dec 27, 2017 by carscoops staff posted on december 27, 2017 january 20, 2018 it may not have realized it at the time, but ktm made the ideal starting point for a race car when it produced the x bow. The new ktm x bow gtx and the ktm x bow gt2 have now become very big cars. Ktm developed the xbow in collaboration with kiska design, audi, and dallara. Graphics and sounds comparison between grid autosport and grid 2. It is the next logical chapter in the exciting story that ktm ceo stefan pierer began with the introduction of the ktm x bow over 12 years ago. While the previously released images revealed that the new x bow would get a practicality. As far as roadgoing roofless track cars go, the ktm x bow is in a very exclusive class, kept company primarily by. Apr 27, 2017 the austrian car maker ktm has developed a new super sports model xbow gt that is based on the popular ktm xbow r. The new ktm x bow gt4, developed together with the german racing specialist reiter engineering, is successfull used in the gt4 series.
The ktm x bow pronounced crossbow is an ultralight sports car for road and race use, produced by austrian motorcycle manufacturer ktm. In the form of the production version of the xbow, austrian manufacturer ktm presented its interpretation of an super sports car for the 21st century. The xbow rr is a pitbull of a car, it has more power and more tenacity than what is probably good for its owner. The ktm xbow crossbow was introduced in 2008 at the geneva motorshow with the xbow r coming available for the 2011 model year. With gt4 spec racing growing ever more popular in the racing world, sector3 studios have signed a licencing agreement with austrian manufacturer ktm to bring the highly successful ktm xbow gt4 to their raceroom racing experience simulation.
The ktm xbow gt4 is able to compete in a range of classes, depending on the bop balance of performance, and in recent years has won in some classes, picked up podium places and has also achieved impressive top 10 results in the midst of a gt3 cars field. The ktm xbow is ktms revolutionary sports car concept. The austrian bike manufacturer had a reputation for doing things right, and the car it developed in conjunction. Mar, 20 20 ktm x bow gt full specs viknesh vijayenthiran march, 20 comment now. Weighing in at a mere 800 kgs, the xbow boasts openwheel racing aerodynamics, yet has exceptional safety levels. Ktm 1290 super duke r 2017 ma 3ds max lwo obj c4d fbx. Browse through our highres professional motorsports photography. Thats why the true racing team tests its new developments under race conditions. And since spreading out onto four wheels, the ktm x. The ktm xbow pronounced crossbow is an ultralight sports car for road and race use, produced by austrian motorcycle manufacturer ktm. Watch the race winning car ktm xbow in motion from various perspectives. Ktm x bow on yas marina circuit battling against mclaren 675 lt, nissan gtr porsche gt3 and many more.
New ktm xbow sports car for sale in sydney or melbourne. The ktm x bow is nearing its stateside launch as a specialinterest vehicle kit car, and pricing for the trackready toy has just been announced. The ktm xbow gt, the culmination of modifications and tweaks directed at making the fourwheeled ktm a more satisfying, rewarding. Introduced in 2012, the ktm x bow rr is the companys top spec track machine, benefiting from all the experience gathered from when it started in 2008. Ktm xbow gtx revealed and ready for racing autoblog. Ktm has displayed the gt version of its xbow roadster for the first time at the 20 geneva auto show. However, no other car epitomises the term super sports car as thoroughly and uncompromisingly as the ktm x bow gt. The exceptional appearance of the car is combined with a highend technology, innovative safety features, and thrilling driving experience. Compared to the ktm xbow say crossbow, your prized supercar languishing in the garage is morbidly obese. Race data gathered with track addict and displayed with race render using an android phone. The ktm x bow is the product of austrian motorcycle maker ktm sensing a chill in the air having established itself as a respected maker of offroad and competition motorcycles, it dipped its.
Mar 06, 20 the ktm x bow gt tries so hard to be less extreme. While the previously released images revealed that the. The main design changes continue reading ktm xbow gt. Its design has lost none of the companys radicalism, purism and its expertise in technological innovation. The addition of a third iteration of the ktm x bow, one that is fully covered and ready to race is the next logical step in. The ktm xbow is the product of austrian motorcycle maker ktm sensing a chill in the air having established itself as a respected maker of offroad and competition motorcycles, it dipped its. The current model of the xbow r comes equipped with a 2. The 2019 ktm xbow is the trackday featherweight weve been asking for now available in the states, ktms xbow roadster is distilled driving excitement. Nikole hannahjones, creator of the new york times 1619 project. The ktm x bow gt4 is able to compete in a range of classes, depending on the bop balance of performance, and in recent years has won in some classes, picked up podium places and has also achieved impressive top 10 results in the midst of a gt3 cars field.
The x bow rr is a pitbull of a car, it has more power and more tenacity than what is probably good for its owner. A competitor for the likes of caterham seven and ariel atom, the xbow is a lightweight. The 2018 ktm xbow gt4 made cheaper to run but still has. Buy a second hand ktm x bow gt at the best price thanks to our millions of ads. The 2018 ktm xbow gt4 made cheaper to run but still has an. As far as roadgoing roofless track cars go, the ktm xbow is in a very exclusive class, kept company primarily by. Launched in 2008 by austrian motorcycle manufacturer ktm, the xbow is the companys first actual car. The brand launched the x bow in 2008 and the ktm x bow gt, which features a wraparound windshield, in 20. Further theres no word on the purpose of this new race car outside the desire to deliver a racing car that can compete in international races, but there is a possibility this xbow is being built to gt4 specs. Apr 14, 2014 ken blocks 914hp ford f150 hoonitruck and hoonigan racing hq tour. The ktm xbow gt4 is the extreme, closedcircuit race version of the ktm xbow.
When ktm decided to enter the world of cars, many were skeptical as. Ktm xbow rr vs zenos e10 r vs praga r1 r vs radical rxc turbo 500r. Ktm has displayed the gt version of its x bow roadster for the first time at the 20 geneva auto show. Since 2008, the ktm xbow super sports car has been manufactured at a small but highlyadvanced production facility in graz, austria. Next to the xbow rr, the gt4 will be the second sports car model of the renowned austrian motorcycle and car manufacturer to appear in raceroom racing simulator. The ktm xbow pronounced crossbow is an ultralight sports car for road and race use. Since arriving more than 12 years ago, austriabased. It represented the first car in their product range and was launched at the geneva motor show in 2008. In addition, at the same time as beginning of the big auto show in switzerland, there is an announcement of a very special and exclusive limited edition model for all ktm x bow fans who. Ktm x bow vs mc laren 675 lt, nissan gtr yas marina 60fps awesome track day. Sector3 studios announced that the ktm xbow gt4 will become part of the raceroom racing experience car portfolio. Ktm xbow gt 4 coming to raceroom racing experience. Ktm says many customer teams have already expressed their interest in buying the xbow gtr which will be eligible to participate in european gt4 series as well as the pirelli world challenge. The rr model is stripped of any of the excess weight from the streetlegal version and in return it has had a score of new aeodynamic parts added to make it handle even sharper.
So too, to devotees of motorcycle gp road racing, are the classic circuits at mugello and aragon. The ktm x bow gt, the culmination of modifications and tweaks directed at making the fourwheeled ktm a more satisfying, rewarding and focused road car. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Reezocar secures your purchase, finds, inspects, guarantees and delivers your car. Ktm has dabbled with an open topped version of the xbow in gt4 competition before, back in 2009 and 2010, but this hardtop version of the xbow will mark the debut of their first customer car. It is not surprising that even today over 3 years since its debut, the ktm xbow is a powerful inspiration to automotive and technology aficionados all over the. The new ktm xbow gt4, developed together with the german racing specialist reiter engineering, is successfull used in the gt4 series. The xbow is probably the besthandling car weve driven in some time.
It has, after all, dominated the motorcycle category at the dakar rally for the past decade and a half or so. The brand launched the xbow in 2008 and the ktm xbow gt, which features a wraparound windshield, in 20. Find out more about the ktm x bow gt after the jump 2014 ktm x bow gt. Ktm has revealed additional details on the x bow gt, including the much anticipated engine details. The 2019 ktm xbow is the trackday featherweight weve. The xbow, ktms only car, accounts for a small fraction of that.
Ktm xbow vs mc laren 675 lt, nissan gtr yas marina 60fps. By creating the x bow gtr, ktm is also taking an important next step in the ongoing evolution of the ktm x bow. Nov 23, 2014 how its made dream cars s02e09 ktm x bow 720p car factories and test labs are visited in this documentary series, which explores how luxury vehicles are built. Take your x bow to the limit the main target group for our clubsportlevel racing series are amateurs and owners of a ktm x bow who are holding at minimum an international dracinglicense and who want to compete against other x bow drivers in a real racing series. The gt4 xbow powered brett sandberg to the 2016 pirelli world challenge gts championship with multiple wins along the. Ktm is bestknown as a manufacturer of offroad motorcycles but the xbow gt4 goes some way to changing that perception the deserts of south america are wellknown to competitors in the annual dakar rally. In addition to a maximum power output of 300 hp, 420 nm of torque are now available so that the ktm x bow gt accelerates from 0 to 100 kmh in only 4. How its made dream cars s02e09 ktm x bow 720p youtube. The midengine sports car already won the am class of the gt4 european series in its first season. Photo by 24h series on august 27th, 2019 at ktm xbox gt2 clubsport. Introduced in 2012, the ktm xbow rr is the companys top spec track machine, benefiting from all the experience gathered from when it started in. Used ktm x bow gt for sale second hand car ads reezocar.
And since spreading out onto four wheels, the ktm x bow. A visual timeline of the ktm xbow would look a lot like a scientific metamorphosis chart. Ktm offers its customers an exceptionally wide range of possibilities with which every ktm xbow owner or prospective customer can get into motorsports, or just on the racing circuit, in their own individual way always ready to race. To that end, it has a heated windscreen, a wiper, side windows that double as doors, an optional erectorset softtop, and a luggage system. The ktm xbow gtr race car is the gt4 contender motoheads will love. The ktm xbow battle race series started in 2010 and was a support event for the dtm german touring car series at adria raceway in 2010 and lausitzring in 2011. With the new ktm x bow gtx, ktm sportcar gmbh will show just where austrias only car manufacturer and europes largest motorcycle manufacturer is heading. Now that owner can be you, at least inside raceroom. Ken blocks 914hp ford f150 hoonitruck and hoonigan racing hq tour.
The peak performance of 177kw 240 hp is achieved at 5500 rpm. The new ktm x bow gt4, the car that since last year raced from victory to victory in the gt4 class will be displayed on the stand of lubricant partners motorex. Ktm xbow gt4 acquire a taste of driving the victorious race car. The 2018 ktm x bow gt4 made cheaper to run but still has an opening canopy like a fighter plane. By creating the xbow gtr, ktm is also taking an important next step in the ongoing evolution of the ktm xbow. Based on the x bow r itself unique in the matter of hightech, safety, drive dynamics and appearance austrian manufacturer ktm has created a vehicle whose exceptional characteristics can now also be experienced without a helmet. Its a lap at algarve circuit with with the ktm x bow r in both. The xbow is the first car from the austrian motorcycle manufacturer ktm. The ktm xbow gt4 has already won countless victories and titles since its market launch in 2015. I like the xbows design and i like the rrs design either. Focussed carbonheavy track car with a turbod audi engine and superlative looks. Ktm xbow folder rrr en ktm xbow the ultimate track day. A tad soft, but that can be sorted relatively easily by adjusting the suspension. The addition of a third iteration of the ktm xbow, one that is fully covered and ready to race is the next logical step in.
Produced by carbonfibre specialists, it is the worlds first production car with a full carbon composite monocoque. Hennessey venom gt vs alfa romeo 4c vs ktm xbow gt vs bac mono 2. It is licensed for the road but the racetrack is its natural habitat. A key reason for this choice of location is the auto cluster styria that has developed in and around the styrian state capital. In the 2011 xbow r model the audi engine is further tuned to produce 300 hp 224 kw. The engine electronics have been completely revamped for the gt, with particular attention being paid to drivability.
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