I obtained this from this week's Forzathon event and what I'm going to do is to explain what's what with the X-Bow tweaked for racing duty. This race-spec X-BOW is the collaboration between KTM and the world's highly specialized companies such as Dallara, Reiter Engineering, and KISKA. Made as an affordable entry to GT4 racing, the X-BOW GT4's 2.0L TFSi engine can produce up to 360PS of power and up to 500Nm of torque, while mated to a Holinger sequential gearbox. It's capable of going from 0-100kph in less than four seconds and onwards to 265kph.
As an extreme track toy, the X-BOW GT4 delivers an ideal weight distribution thanks to its Dallara-derived monocoque chassis and lightweight materials that led to its less-than-ton dry weight and at 200kph speeds it delivers an aerodynamic downforce of over 400kg. Put it al together and this becomes a worthy contender in the GT4 class and such handling can intimidate the bigger foes it come across.
Despite being a small car, its intimidating performance is something I might be aware of and being prepared to answer most of the questions regarding the GT4-spec X-BOW's extreme performance that makes the Smithsonian Channel look like Tokyo MX, I took some time off on Horizon duty to experience what is like behind the wheel of an X-BOW made for racing in mind.
How's that for track toy science?
The KTM X-BOW was already an extreme track toy in its own right but this GT4-spec version pushes the X-BOW to greater heights and above all else, its bewildering performance of that size really made the big guys worried when they see one. Call it tricky but this X-BOW really means business for drivers behind the wheel and whoever got their hands on it really means business for them.
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