{"id":14746,"date":"2022-06-03T23:54:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T23:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/ktm-will-drive-us-into-the-future-with-the-x-bow-gtx-gt2\/"},"modified":"2022-06-03T23:54:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T23:54:15","slug":"ktm-will-drive-us-into-the-future-with-the-x-bow-gtx-gt2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/ktm-will-drive-us-into-the-future-with-the-x-bow-gtx-gt2\/","title":{"rendered":"KTM Will Drive Us Into The Future With The X-Bow GTX &#038; GT2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Most passionate gearheads know a thing or two about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/tag\/ktm\/\">KTM<\/a><\/strong>, an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle, and sports car manufacturer formed in 1992. This famous company was actually around since 1934 but was officially formed 50 and some years later.  Today, KTM is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/fastest-dirst-bike-ktm-450-sxf-inside-look\/\">super famous for its off-road motorcycles<\/a> and stands as the first choice of adventurers.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #1! --><!-- No winning ad found for zone: below first paragraph! --><!-- No winning ad found for zone: mid intro! --> <\/p>\n<p>However, KTM expanded over the years to accommodate street motorcycle production and, thus, gained global reach and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/story-behind-ktm-rise-motorcycle-greatness\/\">became the leading manufacturer in the field<\/a>.  In 2008, the company also started making sports cars under the name KTM Sportcar GmbH.  Namely, it was the KTM X-BOW that reached the public that year, and it was sold in 1,300 units in 40 countries across the world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><\/p>\n<p>KTM aims to be an exclusive car manufacturer, so massive production was never at the table.  It also focused on racing and achieved quite a success over the years.  Following triumphs on the track, the KTM introduced two brand-new racing models in 2020. The KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 arrived as beautiful concept cars with exceptional power, thrilling the fans in all parts of the world.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #2! --> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, we&#8217;ll take a closer look at the KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 Concept Cars and talk about the exciting news that recently came from the Australian brand.  Keep reading to find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"related-single\">RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/motorcycler-ktms-x-bow-compete-in-gt2\/\">Motorcycler KTM&#8217;s New X-BOW GTX Set To Compete In GT2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-story-about-breathtaking-ktm-concept-cars-the-gtx-amp-gt2\">  The Story About Breathtaking KTM Concept Cars: The GTX &#038; GT2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Via: KTM&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"The 2020 KTM X-BOW GTX Concept Car in a modern garage.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-2020-KTM-X-BOW-GTX-Via-KTM.jpg\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Via: KTM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The 2008 KTM X-BOW (read crossbow) is a roofless and mid-engined sports car <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/why-every-gearhead-should-drive-the-ktm-xbow\/\">launched for both the road and the track<\/a>.  It was developed with the help of Kiska Design, Audi, and Dallara, taking the best parts from each of the prominent brands.  Therefore, the X-BOW ended up with a turbocharged four-cylinder Audi engine and a carbon fiber body, both of which are admirable.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #3! --> <\/p>\n<p>Essentially, the KTM X-BOW is an ultra-light sports car that offers exceptional performance and transfers its base styling to the 2020 concept models.  The KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 Cars were built on the same idea, only upgraded even more to be &#8220;ultimate track weapons,&#8221; as KTM likes to call them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><\/p>\n<p>Both models focus on the balanced (or super-reduced) weight, high performance, excellent aerodynamics, and improved safety.  High-end technology is at the center of their existence, along with superior design.  The KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 are as sporty as a race car can get, with radical yet minimalistic styling that takes the breath away.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #4! --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Via: KTM&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img width=\"3000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"The KTM X-Bow GTX and GT2 presented as concept cars.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Via-KTM-Website.jpg\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Via: KTM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to the specifics and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/ktm-unveils-full-carbon-fiber-x-bow-gtx-race-car-with-jet-fighter-canopy\/\">the difference compared to the first X-BOW<\/a>, the new GTX &#038; GT2 come with a five-cylinder Audi engine, an electric gear shifter with a sequential gearbox, a hydraulic deal-circuit brake system, the carbon monocoque with integrated GT roll cage, and more.  Oh, they also have roofs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><\/p>\n<p>The GTX &#038; GT2 produce about 530 horsepower and weigh only 1,048 kilograms, which is just outrageous.  It&#8217;s no wonder why so many people were excited about these concept cars coming out.  KTM shared in 2020 that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktm.com\/en-rs\/X-BOW\/x-bow-news\/ktm-x-bow-gtx---gt2-to-be-launched-this-year.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">25 units were already available for delivery that year<\/a>but sadly, only as racing models. <span class=\"related-single\">RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/ktm-targets-racers-with-the-new-2023-300-sx\/\">KTM Targets Racers With The New 2023 300 S<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #5! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-australian-brand-plans-to-introduce-a-road-going-version-of-the-triumphant-ktm-x-bow-gt2-racer\">  The Australian Brand Plans To Introduce A Road-Going Version Of The Triumphant KTM X-BOW GT2 Racer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.650390625%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Via: KTM&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"The road-going version of the KTM X-BOW GT2 spotted on a test track.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.hotcarsimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Road-Going-Version-Of-The-KTM-X-BOW-GT2.jpg\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Via: KTM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>As you can see from the photos of the KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 added above, we&#8217;re talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotcars.com\/cadillac-elmiraj-concept-begs-for-production\/\">an aggressive and beautiful concept everyone would love<\/a> to take for a ride across the city.  But as we know, KTM focuses on the races the most \u2014 or it used to be that way.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><\/p>\n<p>It seems that KTM finally heard excited customers and made a step towards road-car production.  On 2 February this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktm.com\/en-dk\/X-BOW\/x-bow-news\/ktm-x-bow-gt2--road-going-version-based-on-victorious-racing-car.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Australian brand shared its plan<\/a> to make a road-going version of the X-BOW GT2 and showed a photo of its testing on the track (see the photo above).<\/p>\n<p> <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #6! --> <\/p>\n<p>Apparently, KTM aims to use the learnings from the motorsport arena and the experiences from multiple race victories the GT2 achieved for building a sports car for the road.  It seems that the X-BOW GTX and the X-BOW GT4 will continue their racing careers, and the new GT2 will take a different path.<\/p>\n<p>This entire plan is still under development, as KTM needs to perform a lot of testing and upgrades to make a solid road car.  However, the brand claims the lightweight construction and the five-cylinder turbo engine from Audi will remain, only with some updated protection for the passengers.<\/p>\n<p>We expect the new KTM X-BOW GT2 will produce around 600 horsepower and have a rear-wheel drive.  But, of course, we need more details from the brand itself to be 100% sure.  KTM said more information about the design and the release should come out soon, but we suppose the brand looks differently at it than we do.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #7! --> <\/p>\n<p>Whoever likes the KTM X-BOW GTX &#038; GT2 concept car designs probably can&#8217;t wait for the road-going version to come out.  So, eager fans (and potential customers) wouldn&#8217;t agree that a year or two is &#8220;soon&#8221; enough.  Hopefully, it won&#8217;t take that long.  We&#8217;ll keep you updated on the KTM developments and news about the promising GT2 sports car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most passionate gearheads know a thing or two about KTM, an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle, and sports car manufacturer formed in 1992. This famous company was actually around since 1934 but was officially formed 50 and some years later. Today, KTM is super famous for its off-road motorcycles and stands as the first choice of adventurers. 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