![]() The monocoque developed for the KTM X-Bow is not only extremely robust it is also safe, thanks to an integrated crashbox. These specialists from Varano (near Parma) in Northern Italy have long been acclaimed as carbon technology experts, from the conception to the production of components made of this light, yet rigid material. KTM has thereby been able to call upon the expertise of its development partner, Dallara. KTM would now like to be the first to offer this solution in a much more affordable environment. On the road, this technology was formerly reserved for the elitist, supersports cars in the highest price classes. With the X-Bow, KTM can now offer the classic KTM driving experience to all those who don't have a motorcycle licence," says Stefan Pierer, CEO of the listed KTM Power Sports AG, explaining this investment in the company's future.Ĭarbon Fibre Monocoque: Racing Know-How from DallaraĬarbon fibre monocoques have been the Formula 1's safety net for years. "Moving into the automotive sector is the logical continuation of this strategy. Today, KTM is the world's leading brand in the offroad segment and in recent years has successively expanded its model portfolio into the street sector. Since 1992, KTM vehicle sales have risen an average of 21% each year, while the volume of sales even climbed to 25% each year. It was made possible by the company's extraordinarily dynamic growth over the past 15 years. With all these unique features, driving the KTM X-Bow becomes an experience with an immediacy that otherwise can only be felt when riding a motorcycle.įor the Upper Austrian motorcycle manufacturer - Europe's second largest - the decision to expand its line of business into the automobile market was of great strategic significance. The sports car has only a 70-millimeter, transparent wind deflector. By foregoing electronic assistants and today's standard comfort features, the X-Bow offers an unfiltered adventure - aided by its standalone wheels in the style of monoposto racing cars, transparent technology and the car's reduced concept, i.e. With its modern technologies and exceptional solutions, it's much more oriented towards sporty drivers who seek a purist's driving experience. ![]() 700 kilos, the KTM X-Bow accelerates to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds.īut the KTM X-Bow isn't just a racing machine, even if it is going to accomplish spectacular performance feats on racing circuits. Thanks to the basic version's light weight and the 177 kW (240 hp) Audi TFSI engine, the performance values of the KTM X-Bow outstrip those of super-sport cars with more than twice the power: with a deadweight of approx. The result is a street-homologated sports car with racing technology, like an avantgarde, carbon fibre monocoque. This exceptional position is the result of the concept: for their first car, KTM employs the finest materials, high-tech and the know-how of respected development partners such as Audi and Dallara. An aggressive design and sporty potential: the KTM X-Bow is not merely a milestone in the KTM brand's more than 50-year history, it's also a new citation in the small, but elite segment of radical, lightweight sports cars. ![]()
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