KTM X-Bow
The X-Bow (pronounced " crossbow "; German: Crossbow ) is the first car of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It was presented in early 2007 in the form of drawings and on 8 March at the Geneva Motor Show.
History
In close cooperation with the since 1994 working for KTM Austria's biggest design studio Kiska in 2006 the idea was born to bring in addition to motorcycles, a vehicle on the European market, which should reflect the forms and characteristics of KTM and the motto "Ready to Race " should be a purist high -performance sports car.
From the first ideas a vehicle has been developed with the help of the formula - vehicle manufacturer Dallara, which thanks to modern materials such as carbon should implement the motto of KTM. In the first presentation of the designs in Geneva in 2007 with great interest, which resulted in KTM to the decision to manufacture the vehicle in series originated.
After another year of development began in March 2008 set up his own production facility in Graz. In June 2008, started production of the first vehicles from KTM, in August 2008, the first KTM X-BOW was delivered. To show the close connection with the development of the X -BOW with Dallara, the first 100 cars Dallara edition were baptized and received -quality specification.
During development began in the spring of 2008, the entry into professional motorsports, and the KTM set up by Reiter Engineering X -BOW could from the outset to achieve very good results. The German youngster Christopher Haase won in the first season of 2008, the " Sports Light " class of the GT4 European Cup, in 2009 repeated the Austrians Augustin Eder this success. The experience gained from motorsport flowed again into the development of mass production with, in addition, has been with the KTM X -BOW "Race" a customer racing car built and sold around 25 times.
In 2009, KTM presented at the Geneva Motor Show, new models: the base vehicle " Street" for beginners, the "Club Sport" for the regular visit of the race track, as well as the " ROC ", a limited edition of 30 copies special model, a host of facilities was contained and branded with the look of the Race of Champions, where the KTM X -BOW is used every year since 2008.
Series production of the KTM X -BOW was temporarily suspended in the summer of 2009 due to the difficult economic situation. 2010, production was switched to " to each individual customer ," simultaneously launched the Upper Austrian manufacturer the "KTM X -BOW BATTLE", a one-make cup, the owner is directed exclusively to KTM X -BOW.
2011, the model range by an "R " model has been extended, which is driven by a variant of the 2.0 TFSI engine from Audi and 220 kW ( 300 hp).
In 2013, KTM will be exhibiting again at the Geneva Motor Show and will present the KTM X -BOW GT. The latest in the series is like the KTM X -BOW "R" make 300 hp, but the first time have a disc.
Data
Since the vehicle mainly of components of race cars as a monocoque made of carbon, suspension and damping elements by WP Suspension - front in a pushrod arrangement - a removable steering wheel, a Brembo racing brake system, an aerodynamic full underbody paneling with integrated diffuser and a rich design is, the base price excluding taxes is 69 967, - € ( prices vary in different countries depending on export costs and customary taxes). This has a 221 kW ( 300 hp) 2.0 - liter four- cylinder TFSI turbocharged mid-engine from Audi with drive to the rear wheels. In addition, the version is still available Street with an output of 177 kW (240 hp). Upon customer request, a racing version with up to 265 kW (360 hp ) is available. The KTM accelerates in 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 220 km / h or 231 km / h The performance of this roadster is due to an empty weight of 790 kg.
Others
The X -BOW has no electronic driver aids such as ABS, ASR or ESP, nor comfort components such as air conditioning, radio, etc. on board, but only a steering wheel, a digital display, a manual six- speed gearbox and the adjustable to the rider pedals. Moreover, there is no obligation, to drive the car with a helmet, as the only 7 cm high windshield sufficient to suspend the legal helmet law, but it is advised in their own interest.
The X -BOW meets all EU Directives small series homologation to be admitted for road traffic. This Directive is implemented in all EU Member States. Switzerland also agrees with this EU Directive. In many countries outside of the European Union, the KTM X -BOW is also homologated, in some countries, but it is only intended for use on race tracks.