KTM KTM X-BOW GT XR

StartYourEngines · Aug 15, 2022

“A SUPER SPORTSCAR LIKE NO OTHER.”

Specifically based on the race cars X-BOW GT2/GTX, KTM is going to reveal in September its most extreme road car ever.
The X-BOW GT XR is truly going to be a race car for the road and KTM has basically set the project around two targets:

- Power to weight ratio
- The car being a true drivers' machine capable to set fastest lap times at any time at a track day

Still, the car is going to be suitable as a daily driver as well.

Here below are two preview rendered images of what the final shape of the car is going to be:

Personal opinion? This has the potential to be some serious hardware.

KiwiRob · Aug 16, 2022

I like it, KTM should have put a roof on this car years ago.

Centurion · Aug 16, 2022

Interesting and unexpected. A poor man’s Valkyrie? Bring it on!

tristatez28lt1 · Aug 17, 2022

KTM X-Bow GT-XR Spied Preparing To Transform GT2 Racer Into A Road Car
In the racing version, the Audi-sourced 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder makes 591 hp.

KTM continues to iterate on its X-Bow sports car. The next version on the horizon is the GT-XR that takes the GT2 racer and makes the machine road legal. These spy shots catch the vehicle lapping the Nürburgring, suggesting the new model should be as comfortable on the track as on the road.

While these spy shots give us a good look at the X-Bow GT-XR, KTM is showing the front and side of the machine on its Instagram page without a stitch of camouflage (see below). This means there's no need to speculate about what this model looks like.

In front, there are skinny, sharp-edged headlights with a tiny LED strip below them. There are two other, smaller light bars below the main lamps. A wide, trapezoidal opening in the lower fascia has two mesh-covered inlets with a space for the license plate in the center.

The hood is low, and there's a wraparound windshield. The setup appears to offer lots of outward visibility for the driver. There are no doors. Instead, the canopy tilts forward for occupants to step in.
Along the sides, the front fenders stick out past the narrower main portion of the body. A sharp crease along the beltline and extending diagonally below it give the flanks an edgy look that contrasts with the cockpit's smooth shape.

A wing rises from the rear deck. There's a high-mounted, center-exit exhaust with a trapezoid-shaped tip above the license plate. The position lets KTM mount a large diffuser.

The GT-XR reportedly uses a mid-mounted, Audi-sourced 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder, like the GT2. In the racer, that powerplant makes 591 horsepower (441 kilowatts), but the figure might be less for the road-legal version.

The GT2 racer uses a six-speed direct-shift gearbox driving the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. Again, it's not clear at this time whether the road car shares these parts.

Without fuel, the GT2 weighs 2,310 pounds (1,043 kilograms). With the addition of some amenities to make it more comfortable on the street, we'd expect the GT-XR version to be a bit heavier but not much.

‌We don't know when the X-Bow GT-XR debuts, but KTM's Instagram post says: "More to come soon." Since the company has no problem showing off the exterior design, it seems like a full unveiling can't be too far away.

Sources: CarPix, Automedia

Centurion · Aug 17, 2022

Decent weight and great choice of characterful drivetrain. Give us the indicative price please!

StartYourEngines · Aug 20, 2022

Bucketslash11 · Aug 20, 2022

KiwiRob said:
I like it, KTM should have put a roof on this car years ago.

(probably) unpopular opinion, i like the roofless X-Bow though the GT2 roof looks more elegantly applied than the GT4 roof

tristatez28lt1 · Aug 26, 2022

Damn... what a sick car and cool driver!

tristatez28lt1 · Sep 7, 2022

New KTM X-Bow GT-XR Is Your Latest Street Legal Track Toy

The ultimate road-going variant of the KTM X-Bow has been officially unveiled in the form of the GT-XR.
Teased and spied on a handful of occasions in recent weeks, the X-Bow GT-XR is very similar to the GTX and GT2 race cars that the Austrian company builds. It will set back owners a cool €284,900 (~$282,000) and just 100 examples are expected to be produced annually.

Underpinning the X-Bow GT-XR is a carbon fiber monocoque and a high-strength tubular steel frame that contributes to the car’s 1,130 kg dry weight. While KTM could have been excused for equipping the car with an engine producing no more than 300 hp, it has instead opted for an Audi-derived 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder that is good for 500 hp at 6,350 rpm and 581 Nm of torque at 5,550 rpm. Coupled to this engine is a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends its power through the rear wheels thanks to a limited-slip differential.

These figures propel the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.4 seconds and through to a 174 mph (280 km/h) top speed.
While maximizing on-track performance was obviously a priority for KTM when developing the X-Bow GT-XR, it says it is “perfect as a daily driver” thanks to the large 96-liter fuel tank, electrically-assisted progressive power steering, and the option of a 3.5-inch (9 cm) hydraulic lift system.

Downforce figures have been announced. However, KTM notes that in addition to the obvious downforce-generation components like the massive rear wing, rear diffuser, and front splitter, the X-Bow GT-XR also features a floor section designed to maximize ground effect thanks to vortices generated by the front splitter and routed around the floor, create a seal of air beneath the car.

Braking comes courtesy of lightweight, fixed monoblock eight-piston calipers and steel rotors. Customers seeking the ultimate in performance can opt for ceramic brakes. The car’s suspension has been sourced from Sachs and center-locking wheels are an optional extra.
Found in the cabin of the X-Bow GT-XR is a removable carbon fiber steering wheel that houses the digital gauge cluster, an adjustable pedal box, an optional rear-view camera system, a Bluetooth audio system, LED lighting, air conditioning, and even a small glovebox.