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The History of KTM X-BOW: From Track Cars to Road-Legal Supercars

Since its debut in 2008, the KTM X-BOW has marked KTM’s entry into the automotive world, evolving into a range of high-performance vehicles. Below is a comprehensive timeline of key milestones, models, and production numbers.

2008: Launch

• Original KTM X-BOW unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
• Production begins in Graz, Austria.

2008-2012: Early Models

• X-BOW (Base Model):
  • Initial production planned for 500 units per year, later increased to 1,000 due to high demand.

2011: X-BOW R

• Power: 300 hp Audi inline-4 engine.
• Performance:
  • 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
  • Top speed: 217 km/h.

2013: X-BOW GT

• Features windscreen and doors, making it more practical for road use.

2015: X-BOW GT4

• Racing version developed with Reiter Engineering.
• Debuted in the GT4 European Series.

2016: X-BOW Black Edition

• Limited to 5 units.
• Features entirely black carbon fiber construction.
• Power: 320 hp (239 kW).

2019: X-BOW Comp R

• Track-only version designed for the US market.

2023-2025: X-BOW GT-XR

• Production started on January 31, 2023.
• Limited to 100 units per year:
  • First 100 units completed by July 10, 2024.
  • 2024 contingent sold out.
• Engine: 2.5L Audi TFSI 5-cylinder engine.
• Performance:
  • 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
  • Top speed: 280 km/h.
• Highly customizable: Over 90% of units are unique configurations.

Future Plans

• Production of the original open-air four-cylinder X-BOW nearly ended, with limited models remaining for the US market.
• GT-XR sold out until the end of 2025.
• Continued focus on limited production and exclusivity.

Legacy and Evolution

Throughout its history, KTM has stayed true to its ethos of creating lightweight, high-performance vehicles. The X-BOW series has evolved from open-cockpit track cars to sophisticated, road-legal supercars like the GT-XR, offering unparalleled customization and performance.