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
85,691€
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 (2012-2015)
General description
The KTM X-Bow R is not just a car; it's the materialization of adrenaline on four wheels. Born from a motorcycle manufacturer, it transfers the purity and emotion of two wheels to a carbon chassis. It is a radical statement of intent, a street-legal racing vehicle that exists for a single purpose: to offer the purest and most direct sensations a driver can experience.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the X-Bow R is a sensory overload. The acceleration is brutal, a punch to the chest that pins you to the seat thanks to its 299 horsepower pushing just 865 kilograms. Every corner feels like a telepathic connection with the asphalt; the unassisted steering transmits every texture of the road directly to your hands. The whistle of the turbo and the roar of the engine right behind your head create an addictive soundtrack, while the wind reminds you that nothing separates you from the world. It is a visceral, raw, and absolutely unforgettable experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a functional sculpture dictated by aerodynamics and lightness. The absence of a roof, doors, and windshield in many of its versions screams its purist philosophy. The carbon fiber monocoque is not only the structural heart but also the aesthetic protagonist, a work of engineering art for all to see. Every angle, every air intake, is there to optimize performance, creating an aggressive and unique silhouette that promises exactly what it delivers: unfiltered speed and emotion.
Technology and features
The technological crown jewel is its carbon fiber monocoque developed by Dallara, an engineering feat that provides exceptional rigidity and safety with minimal weight, something reserved for elite supercars. The engine is the reliable 2.0 TFSI of Audi origin, but tuned to deliver an explosive response. It is complemented by a double-wishbone suspension on both axles, worthy of a competition car, which guarantees extraordinary grip and cornering precision. Here, technology does not seek comfort, but maximum dynamic efficiency.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is almost impossible due to its uniqueness. It measures up against other asphalt extremists like the Ariel Atom, the Caterham Seven, or the Lotus Exige. They all share the same religion of lightness and man-machine connection, sacrificing any hint of practicality on the altar of driving. However, the X-Bow R distinguishes itself with its futuristic aesthetics and its advanced carbon chassis, offering an experience as wild as it is sophisticated.
Conclusion
The KTM X-Bow R is an uncompromising machine, a wonderful toy for the driving purist seeking strong emotions. It is not a car for everyday use; it is a weekend weapon, an antidote to automotive boredom. It demands skill and respect but rewards the driver with a connection and intensity that very few vehicles in the world can match. It is, in essence, the soul of a superbike with the stability of four wheels.