Especificaciones y análisis del KTM X-Bow
Power
299HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
8.3l/100
Emissions
189g/km
0-100 km/h
3.9s
Top Speed
231km/h
Weight
865kg
Price
76,144€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / - doors
- L
40 L
220 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KTM X-BOW R · 299 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The KTM X-Bow R is not just a car; it's a statement of intent from the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer. It is the materialization of adrenaline, a machine designed to devour circuits and transform every journey into a visceral experience. Forget comfort and practicality; here, only the pure, unfiltered connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt matters.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the X-Bow R is to feel your heart accelerate in unison with its 299-horsepower turbo engine. With a featherweight of just 865 kg, the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds is a brutal and addictive blow. With no roof, no windshield, every gust of wind and the roar of the engine behind you magnify an overwhelming sensation of speed. Its rigid chassis and rear-wheel drive with a manual gearbox demand expert hands, but they reward with a precision and communication that very few cars in the world can offer. It's like piloting a four-wheeled superbike.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is honesty made of carbon fiber. There is nothing superfluous. Every line, every angle, is dictated by aerodynamics and functionality. Its exposed carbon monocoque is the skeleton of a mechanical beast, a work of competition engineering for all to see. With no doors and a minimalist cockpit, the X-Bow R screams performance from every pore. It is a radical design that intimidates and fascinates in equal measure.
Technology and features
The technology in the X-Bow R is not found in touch screens, but at its core. The carbon fiber monocoque chassis, inherited directly from top-level racing, is its crown jewel, providing extraordinary structural rigidity and lightness. The heart is a 2.0 TFSI engine of Audi origin, a reliable and powerful block pushed to 299 HP. Double wishbone suspensions on both axles and high-performance brakes complete a technological package focused exclusively on maximum dynamic efficiency.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the KTM X-Bow R is complicated, as it lives in a niche of pure extremism. It doesn't compete against conventional sports cars, but against other road-legal track weapons like the Ariel Atom or the Caterham Seven. These vehicles share its philosophy of sacrificing everything on the altar of lightness and sensations, offering a raw, unadulterated driving experience that makes them more like soulmates than direct competitors.
Conclusion
The KTM X-Bow R is one of the purest and most exciting driving experiences money can buy. It's a toy for adults, a high-performance go-kart to be enjoyed on a mountain pass or, ideally, on a circuit. It's not a car for daily use; it's an antidote to boredom, a machine that demands and rewards in equal measure, leaving an indelible mark on the memory of anyone who dares to tame it.