Especificaciones y análisis del KTM X-Bow
Power
241HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
7.8l/100
Emissions
180g/km
0-100 km/h
3.9s
Top Speed
220km/h
Weight
865kg
Price
72,511€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / - doors
- L
40 L
177 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KTM X-BOW Clubsport · 241 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The KTM X-Bow is not just a car; it is the materialization of adrenaline on four wheels. Born from the experience of a motorcycle manufacturer, this radical vehicle transfers the purity and direct connection of a racing bike to the asphalt, offering a visceral and unfiltered driving experience, designed for purists seeking strong emotions.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the X-Bow is a sensory overload. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds crushes you against the seat, thanks to its featherweight of 865 kg and its 241 hp turbo engine. Every curve feels like an extension of your own body; the steering is telepathic, and the carbon chassis communicates even the slightest imperfection of the asphalt. With no roof or doors, the wind, the roar of the engine behind you, and the smell of burnt rubber become the soundtrack of an unforgettable experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a statement of intent: function above all else. The exposed carbon fiber monocoque is the heart of a design that looks like something out of a science fiction movie or the Le Mans grid. The bodywork is minimal, almost non-existent, revealing the sophisticated suspension and its racing car soul. The interior is a spartan cockpit, with only the bare essentials for driving, constantly reminding you that its sole purpose is speed.
Technology and features
The X-Bow's technology is not measured in touch screens, but in competition engineering. Its carbon fiber monocoque chassis, developed by Dallara, is a work of art that provides exceptional rigidity and lightness. The 2.0 TFSI engine of Audi origin is a guarantee of performance and reliability, while the double-wishbone suspension on both axles and high-performance brakes ensure sublime dynamic behavior and absolute control at the limit.
Competition
In the exclusive club of lightweights, the KTM X-Bow measures up against legends that share its 'less is more' philosophy. Vehicles like the Ariel Atom, the Caterham Seven, or the Lotus Exige are its natural competitors. All of them renounce luxury and comfort in favor of a pure and mechanical connection with the driver, offering sensations that conventional supercars often cannot match.
Conclusion
The KTM X-Bow is an extreme and wonderful machine, a toy for adults seeking the essence of sports driving. It is not practical, not comfortable, and certainly not for everyone. It is a purely emotional purchase, a vehicle that demands skill and respect but rewards with a dose of adrenaline and a man-machine connection that borders on perfection. It is, in short, one of the most exciting cars money can buy.