| Manufacturer | KTM |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2008 |
| Assembly | Graz, Austria |
| Class | Trackday Only |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 2.0 L turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
| Length | 3,738 mm (147.2 in) |
| Width | 1,915 mm (75.4 in) |
| Height | 1,202 mm (47.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 790 kg (1,700 lb) |
The KTM X-Bow (pronounced "crossbow") is an ultra-light sports car for road and race use, produced by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It is the first car in their product range. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008.
KTM developed the X-Bow in collaboration with Kiska Design, Audi, and Dallara. The X-Bow uses a four-cylinder 2.0 litre Audi engine that is turbocharged. The 2008 model produces 237 hp (177 kW; 240 PS) at 5500 rpm and 310 newton metres (230 lb·ft) of torque between 2000 and 5500 rpm.[1] and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. [2] Its top speed is 217 km/h (134.9 mph). In the 2011 X-Bow R model the Audi engine is further tuned to produce 296 hp (221 kW; 300 PS) and 400 newton metres (300 lb·ft) of torque at 3300 rpm[3].
Originally, KTM planned a production of 500 units per year, however, the company increased production to 1,000 cars a year and built a new plant near Graz due to high demand.[4]
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The KTM X-Bow was raced[5] in the Supersport category of the 2008 FIA GT4 Championship (#100 Catharina Felser, #101 Christopher Haase and Dennis Retera, by Reiter Engineering), taking a podium[6] finish at Monza and pole position[7] in the wet qualifying session at Nogaro.
The FIA-homologated KTM X-BOW GT4[8] is available for racing purposes.
The car has been raced at annual Race of Champions events since 2008.
The KTM X-BOW 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.