Ktm track car. The ktm x bow gtx is set to enter the gt2 class packing an audi sourced turbo five cylinder that makes 600 hp in race trim. Performance and purism united in a unique extreme design and armed for adventures on the most legendary race tracks in the world. Further weight reduction increased engine performance enhanced aerodynamics refined handling.
Oh and it weighs 2200 pounds. So if youre an austrian automaker looking to follow up and introduce the next generation model of your track sports car youd pick geneva as the ideal venue to debut your new vehicle right. But thats finally about to change because at long.
The ktm x bow pronounced crossbow is an ultra light sports car for road and race use produced by austrian motorcycle manufacturer ktm. You muscle the car around with your wrists and forearms. Based on the x bow r which uses a 20 liter.
Motorcycle maker ktm creates a track day car. The ktm x bow gtx gt2 will set new benchmarks for lightweight racing cars keeping the focus on the essentials. A car this adjustable is going to vary greatly with tune and setup but on the day of our test the ktm was grippy and friendly.
Four sheets of carbon fiber make up the ktms chassis tub and it only weighs 176 pounds. If it looks like a two seat formula car thats because thats basically what it is. The company plans to bring a model us.
Marc urbano over the past 15 years plenty of automakers among. Ktm ceo stefan pierer confirmed the good news at a recent media event in austria reports wards auto. Its been ten years since ktm launched the x bow and to this day we in the us.