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{{Infobox | | {{Infobox | | ||
|Image = | |Image = [[Image:Ktm press 13 450 opqrs.jpg]] | ||
|Marque = | |Marque = [[KTM]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = X-Bow Dallara<br>X-Bow GT4 | ||
|Production = | |Production = 2008 - present | ||
|Class = | |Class = Track Day | ||
|Body Style = | |Body Style = No-door, 2-seat [[RR layout|Rear engined]] Roadster | ||
|Length = | |Length = 3.6 m | ||
|Width = '''Width - type here''' | |Width = '''Width - type here''' | ||
|Height = '''Height - type here''' | |Height = '''Height - type here''' | ||
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here''' | |Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here''' | ||
|Weight = | |Weight = 1543 lb (700 kg) | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = 6-speed Manual, RWD | ||
|Engine = '' | |Engine = 2.0 litre ''turbocharged'' Audi TFSI [[Inline-4]] | ||
|Power = | |Power = 237 hp @ 6000 rpm<br>228.6 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ 2200 - 4000 rpm | ||
|Similar = | |Similar = [[Deronda Type-F]]<br>[[Ariel Atom]]<br>[[Secma F16 Roadster]]<br>[[GTM 40TR]]<br>[[Lotus 2-Eleven]] | ||
|Designer = | |Designer = [[Kiska Design]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''KTM X-Bow''' is the first car ever to be produced by the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer [[KTM]]. The car was developed in partnership with Kiska Design, Audi and the Italian race car company [[Dallara]]. The X-Bow uses a [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[Audi]] TFSI engine that produces 177 kW (237 hp) at 6000 rpm and 310 N·m (228.6 lb·ft) of torque peaks at a level between 2200 and 4000 rpm.<ref>[http://www.ktm-x-bow.com/Engine.643.0.html Engine] ktm-x-bow.com retrieved on December 19 2007</ref> | ||
Originally the company planned a production of 500 units a year, but because of high demand the company has increased production to 1000 cars a year and has built a new plant near Graz for it.<ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/228128/ KTM X-Bow gets own factory] [[Autocar|autocar.co.uk]] retrieved on December 19 2007</ref> | |||
The car will be priced at £38,282in the UK without VAT. | |||
The car is priced at €47,790 in Germany without Mwst. | |||
Reiter Engineering participates with two X-Bows in the 2008 FIA GT4 Championship (#100 Catharina Felser, #101 Christopher Haase and Dennis Retera). | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
*For 2011, KTM adds an even more extreme variant of the X-Bow called the '''X-Bow R'''. The R ups the standard car's 240 hp to 300hp by way of the Audi S3's 2.0 TFSI engine. It will be available in two equipment packages: a road legal / homologated "Sport" package and a more track orientated "Race" pack. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/09/ktm-announces-2011-x-bow-r-model-with.html] | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:2011-KTM-X-Bow-R-Prototype-2.JPG | |||
Image:2011-KTM-X-Bow-R-Prototype-b3.JPG | |||
Image:2011-KTM-X-Bow-R-Prototype-1.JPG | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Styles and Major Options=== | ===Styles and Major Options=== | ||
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! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims''' | ! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | X-Bow | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | X-Bow Dallara | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | X-Bow Race | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4 | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4 | ||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
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! colspan=4 |''MSRP'' | ! colspan=4 |''MSRP'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $ | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $93,871 (£53,850) | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price2 | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price2 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | €82,900 | ||
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price4 | ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price4 | ||
|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | |- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;" | ||
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===Photos=== | ===Photos=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Ktmxbow1.jpg | |||
Image:Ktmxbow2.jpg | |||
Image:Ktmxbow3.jpg | |||
Image:Ktmxbow4.jpg | |||
Image:Ktmxbow5.jpg | |||
Image:Ktmxbow6.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{KTM}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.ktm-x-bow.com/ Official KTM X-Bow Homepage] | |||
*[http://www.x-bow-forum.com X-Bow Forum] | |||
*[http://www.kiskadesign.com Kiska Design Official Website] | |||
*[http://www.reiter-engineering.com/racing-cars/ktm-x-bow-gt4/ Reiter Engineering] | |||
'''''News & Resources''''' | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/06/more-images-of-the-ktm-x-bow-released/ More images of the KTM X-Bow released] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/07/geneva-motor-show-better-than-the-best-rollercoaster-ktm-x-bo/ Geneva Motor Show: Better than the best rollercoaster - KTM X-Bow] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/04/ktm-x-bow-uk-pricing-revealed/ KTM X-Bow UK pricing revealed] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/03/ktm-to-debut-x-bow-race-cars-for-fia.html KTM to Debut X-BOW Race Cars for the FIA GT4 Championship] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2006/12/ktm-x-bow-official-powered-by-audi-s3s.html KTM X-Bow official – Powered by Audi S3’s 2.0 TFSI engine] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/05/geneva-2008-ktm-x-bow-dallara-ready-for-delivery/ Geneva 2008: KTM X-Bow Dallara, ready for delivery] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/02/geneva-preview-ktm-x-bow-full-press.html Geneva Preview: KTM X-BOW Full Press Pack Released] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/02/geneva-preview-ktm-x-bow-production.html Geneva Preview: KTM X-BOW Production Version] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/25/coming-to-america-street-legal-ktm-x-bow/ Coming to America: Street legal KTM X-Bow] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/15/ktm-x-bow-1000-pre-orders-and-counting/ KTM X-Bow: 1000 pre-orders and counting...] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/22/ktm-x-bow-takes-class-win-in-gt4-annoys-astons-and-vettes/ KTM X-Bow takes class win in GT4, annoys Astons and 'Vettes] | |||
*[http://www.manualgear.com/en/driven-148-KTM+X-BOW.html It will hit you in the heart!:KTM X-BOW] | |||
*[http://jalopnik.com/cars/new-cars/ktm-x+bow-311519.php KTM X-BOW] | |||
*[http://www.topgear.com/blogs/drives/217-iom-x-bow/ IoM GP2 - KTM X-Bow] | |||
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080930.004/ktm-x-bow-crashed-at-nurburgring KTM X-Bow Crashed at Nurburgring] | |||
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070307.006/ktm-x-bow-unveiled-in-geneva KTM X-BOW Unveiled in Geneva] | |||
*[http://www.leftlanenews.com/ktm-x-bow.html KTM X-Bow] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/27/ktm-taking-orders-on-x-bow-race-for-82-900/ KTM taking orders on X-Bow 'Race' for €82,900] | |||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/12/for-why-ktm-offers-winter-wear-for-your-x-bow/ For Why? KTM offers winter wear for your X-Bow] | |||
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/ktm-brings-five-pack-of-track-day-specials-to-geneva-motor-show.html KTM brings five-pack of track-day specials to Geneva Motor Show] | |||
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/09/ktm-announces-2011-x-bow-r-model-with.html KTM Announces 2011 X-BOW R Model with 300HP ] | |||
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KTM X-Bow | |
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KTM | |
aka | X-Bow Dallara X-Bow GT4 |
Production | 2008 - present |
Class | Track Day |
Body Style | No-door, 2-seat Rear engined Roadster |
Length | 3.6 m |
Width | Width - type here |
Height | Height - type here |
Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
Weight | 1543 lb (700 kg) |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual, RWD |
Engine | 2.0 litre turbocharged Audi TFSI Inline-4 |
Power | 237 hp @ 6000 rpm 228.6 lb-ft of torque @ 2200 - 4000 rpm |
Similar | Deronda Type-F Ariel Atom Secma F16 Roadster GTM 40TR Lotus 2-Eleven |
Designer | Kiska Design |
KTM X-Bow is the first car ever to be produced by the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. The car was developed in partnership with Kiska Design, Audi and the Italian race car company Dallara. The X-Bow uses a turbocharged Audi TFSI engine that produces 177 kW (237 hp) at 6000 rpm and 310 N·m (228.6 lb·ft) of torque peaks at a level between 2200 and 4000 rpm.<ref>Engine ktm-x-bow.com retrieved on December 19 2007</ref>
Originally the company planned a production of 500 units a year, but because of high demand the company has increased production to 1000 cars a year and has built a new plant near Graz for it.<ref>KTM X-Bow gets own factory autocar.co.uk retrieved on December 19 2007</ref>
The car will be priced at £38,282in the UK without VAT.
The car is priced at €47,790 in Germany without Mwst.
Reiter Engineering participates with two X-Bows in the 2008 FIA GT4 Championship (#100 Catharina Felser, #101 Christopher Haase and Dennis Retera).
See Wikicars' comprehensive KTM X-Bow Review.
Recent Changes
- For 2011, KTM adds an even more extreme variant of the X-Bow called the X-Bow R. The R ups the standard car's 240 hp to 300hp by way of the Audi S3's 2.0 TFSI engine. It will be available in two equipment packages: a road legal / homologated "Sport" package and a more track orientated "Race" pack. [1]
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News & Resources
- More images of the KTM X-Bow released
- Geneva Motor Show: Better than the best rollercoaster - KTM X-Bow
- KTM X-Bow UK pricing revealed
- KTM to Debut X-BOW Race Cars for the FIA GT4 Championship
- KTM X-Bow official – Powered by Audi S3’s 2.0 TFSI engine
- Geneva 2008: KTM X-Bow Dallara, ready for delivery
- Geneva Preview: KTM X-BOW Full Press Pack Released
- Geneva Preview: KTM X-BOW Production Version
- Coming to America: Street legal KTM X-Bow
- KTM X-Bow: 1000 pre-orders and counting...
- KTM X-Bow takes class win in GT4, annoys Astons and 'Vettes
- It will hit you in the heart!:KTM X-BOW
- KTM X-BOW
- IoM GP2 - KTM X-Bow
- KTM X-Bow Crashed at Nurburgring
- KTM X-BOW Unveiled in Geneva
- KTM X-Bow
- KTM taking orders on X-Bow 'Race' for €82,900
- For Why? KTM offers winter wear for your X-Bow
- KTM brings five-pack of track-day specials to Geneva Motor Show
- KTM Announces 2011 X-BOW R Model with 300HP