KTM, an Austrian agency most well known for its bikes, has revealed its first four-wheeled mannequin designed for the street.
The brand new X-Bow GT-XR, which was revealed on Tuesday, traces its roots to KTM’s authentic X-Bow monitor automotive launched in 2008, however is extra intently associated to the X-Bow GT2 race automotive launched in 2020.
At its coronary heart is a carbon-fiber monocoque construction that KTM claims is among the many highest for torsional stiffness of any carbon tub utilized in a street automotive. This regardless of weighing simply 196 lb. Carbon fiber can also be used for the physique and inside, serving to to maintain the curb weight to a low 2,755 lb.
Energy comes from a 2.5-liter turbo-5 sourced from Audi, which is mounted behind the cabin and drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission and limited-slip differential. The engine is tuned to ship 493 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque, which in a automotive this mild ought to translate to scintillating efficiency. The 0-62 mph time is 3.4 seconds and the highest pace is 174 mph, in keeping with KTM.
The suspension is comprised of push-rods with Sachs dampers, whereas stopping energy comes from a brake system that options 8-piston calipers on the rear axle. For consumers trying to save additional weight, carbon-ceramic rotors can be found. A hydraulic carry package for the entrance axle can also be accessible.
The automotive is fitted with 19-inch entrance and 20-inch rear wheels from OZ Racing as commonplace, that are shod with 235/35- and 295/35-size tires, respectively. Bigger center-lock wheels may also be ordered.
KTM X-Bow GT-XR
Entry to the 2-seat cabin is through a jet fighter-style cover that is electrically operated, and inside you may discover carbon-fiber bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara, in addition to a detachable steering wheel with an built-in digital instrument cluster. And regardless of the automotive’s diminutive dimension, there’s nonetheless a useful 5.6 cubic toes of trunk area.
Manufacturing of the X-Bow GT-XR is being dealt with at KTM’s plant in Graz, Austria, and is capped at 100 items per yr.
Pricing begins at 284,900 euros (roughly $282,100) and deliveries in markets the place KTM operates is scheduled to start out in 2023.
