2009 KTM X-Bow Superlight
Carbon fibre, the high-tech material from Formula 1, opens up completely new possibilities for sports car manufacturers and was extensively used in the construction of the X-BOW. The result is a unique, radical supersports car that shows racing technology for all to see. It is understood that the clear coat finished bodypanels of the X-BOW “Superlight” are made from carbonfibre.
The KTM X-BOW Superlight brings racing technology uniquely packaged to the road. The scope of supply includes, amongst other things:
- Audi 2.0 TFSI engine with 177 kW (240 Hp)
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Limited slip differential
- Carbon fibre monocoque and crashbox in clear coat finish
- Carbon composite underbody with front splitter and rear diffusor in clear coat finish
- Bodypanels and wheel covers made from carbon composite in clear coat finish
- Performance suspension with adjustable compression and rebound (high and low speed) and with pre-load adjuster
- Wheels with single central nut locking
- Removable multifunctional steering wheel adjustable in rake and reach
In Detail
type | Series Production Car |
price €/td> | €79,980 |
engine | Inline-4 |
position | Mid |
aspiration | Turbocharged |
valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
displacement | 1984 cc / 121.07 in³ |
power | 179 kw / 240 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
specific output | 120.97 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 305.73 bhp per tonne |
torque | 310.5 nm / 229 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
curb weight | 785 kg / 1731 lbs |
top speed | ~220.43 kph / 137 mph |
0 – 60 mph | ~3.9 seconds |