Tuesday, July 14, 2009

KTM X-Bow Superlight

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    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
    * Removeable multifunctional steering wheel adjustable in rake and reach

    In Detail

    typeProduction Car
    price €€ 79,980
    engineInline-4
    positionMid
    aspirationTurbocharged
    valvetrainDOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
    displacement1984 cc / 121.07 in³
    power179 kw / 240 bhp @ 5500 rpm
    specific output120.97 bhp per litre
    bhp/weight305.73 bhp per tonne
    torque310.5 nm / 229 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
    weight785 kg / 1731 lbs
    top speed220.43 kph / 137 mph
    0 - 60 mph3.9 seconds

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