BELTS

Driver and passenger are protected by a six-point safety belt from Schroth, which is also used in racing.

EXTREMELY LIGHT, EXTREMELY STABLE

Four layers of carbon fibre, epoxy resin, elaborate handiwork, autoclave technology: they all come together to produce the twin-wall, two-part, extremely lightweight, carbon monocoque, which is manufactured by composite-fibre specialist Wethje in Germany. The result is a carbon-fibre construction that provides the highest levels of safety, but only weighs 80 kilogrammes – with an unbelievably high torsional stiffness of 35,000 Nm/o. Alongside the safety factor, the monocoque can provide a further decisive advantage in racing use: Damage can be repaired in next to no time and very inexpensively.

TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP

The KTM X-BOW is the first production vehicle to boast a monocoque made completely from composite carbon fibre material – a trailblazing and pioneering technology, previously reserved exclusively for racing vehicles.

ROLL BARS

In the event of a rollover, optimum protection is guaranteed by the steel roll bars integrated in the monocoque: They withstand loads of up to 7 times the weight of the vehicle.

SIDE AND REAR COLLISION PROTECTION

The side "protection drops" and carbon rear-end collision protection have been developed especially for use in the European GT Championship and for the FIA homologation required for this purpose. They prevent the wheels of the KTM X-BOW RR from interlocking with those of other vehicles in tough one-on-one combat.

RACING WINDSHIELD & RACING FOOTWELL COVER

Nowhere are optimum aerodynamics more important than in racing. So the carbon racing windshield not only saves weight, it also guides the airflow over the cockpit in a substantially more streamlined manner. Also made from carbon, the footwell cover minimises air turbulence in the cockpit.

CRASH BOX

The crash box at the nose of the vehicle provides additional safety. Thanks to its carbon-aluminium sandwich construction, it even complies with the strict safety regulations of the FIA-GT and Formula 3.

HEADREST

The racing headrest has been developed especially for use on the racetrack. It provides the driver with additional safety and stability by supporting the helmet and it can of course also be used simultaneously with a HANS® system.

TORQUE SUPPORT

The extreme forces of the engine are cushioned in the KTM X-BOW RR by a torque support, which is mounted directly on the carbon monocoque.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE RADIATORS

The generously dimensioned, high-performance radiators on the KTM X-BOW are a match for any task. As a result, neither the engine cooling system nor that for the charge-air cooler need to be enlarged for use in racing. Only the throughput of the charge-air cooler has been increased through use of a racing water pump, in order to keep the charge-air temperature as low as possible, even during the toughest racetrack use.

ENGINE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE WORLD OF RACING

The rear end of the KTM X-BOW RR accommodates a 2.0-litre TFSI engine, featuring gasoline direct injection and turbocharging with highly effective charge air cooling. Depending on the intended use and engine management software employed, the power unit can be prepared for deployment in the KTM X-BOW BATTLE or long-distance races. In every case, modified injection nozzles, a larger fuel pump, a larger turbocharger and completely revamped intake and exhaust systems provide for a substantial increase in performance compared with the series production model. The engine astonishes with exceptional power and torque characteristics, relatively low fuel consumption and outstanding reliability.

TRANSMISSION

The manual 6-speed gearbox in the KTM X-BOW RR can be reconfigured for racetrack use. Alongside the existing short-shifting movement, it is also possible to install a CNC-machined gearshift lever that impresses with extremely short and precise shifting paths. And naturally the standard Drexler limited slip differential ensures optimum propulsion in every curve on the racetrack. The whole gearbox unit is provided with lubricant at the optimal temperature, thanks to an additional oil radiator.

PERFORMANCE PACKAGE

A tubular space frame made from chrome-molybdenum steel stiffens the subframe of the KTM X-BOW RR even further. This significantly increases the torsional stiffness of the vehicle, thereby improving handling even further, especially when exiting corners under full load.

FRAME

The aluminium spaceframe is the central supporting element for the engine/gearbox assembly. The whole unit also sits 19 millimetres lower in the KTM X-BOW RR, thereby lowering the already impressively low centre of gravity by another 15 millimetres. As a direct consequence, even greater lateral acceleration forces and even higher cornering speeds are possible.