KTM X-Bow

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KTM X-Bow
Manufacturer KTM
Production 2008
Layout Rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) 2.0 turbocharged I4 Audi TFSI
Transmission(s) 6 gear
Curb weight 700 kg (1543 lb)

KTM X-Bow is the first car ever to be produced by the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM (in partnership with Italian 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 ft·lbf) of torque peaks at a level between 2200 and 4000 rpm.[1]

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 is building a new plant near Graz for it.[2]

The car will be priced at £37,189 in the UK, this will put the car in the same price range and in competition with the Ariel Atom[3]

The KTM X-Bow can be considered an Exoskeleton car like the Ariel Atom

[edit] References

  1. ^ Engine ktm-x-bow.com retrieved on December 19 2007
  2. ^ KTM X-Bow gets own factory autocar.co.uk retrieved on December 19 2007
  3. ^ KTM X-Bow will cost £38k autocar.co.uk retrieved on December 19 2007

[edit] External links

X-Bow Official Website
X-Bow Forum