Early look: KTM-Audi X-Bow

SheZZaR · December 12th, 2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftlanenews

Austrian motorcycle maker KTM has released some initial illustrations of its much-rumored X-Bow (a.k.a. Crossbow) roadster. The vehicle was developed in cooperation with Audi, and uses both Audi components and an Audi engine. Output is around 220 horsepower.

The companies are said to be in talks with Magna Steyr about mass production, but for the time being just 100 units will be built. The roadster will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. It's not known how the vehicle will be branded, or if it will come to North America. Gallery after the jump…

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/1-ktm-x-bow.jpg

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/2-ktm-x-bow.jpg

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/3-ktm-x-bow.jpg

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/4-ktm-x-bow.jpg

Isit just me or does it look somewhat similar to an Aerial Atom? Whateva it is...it looks sweet!

amdforever · December 12th, 2006, 11:02 PM

I can manufacture a car like that too, since I know how to use Photoshop.

SL65 · December 12th, 2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SheZZaR

Isit just me or does it look somewhat similar to an Aerial Atom? Whateva it is...it looks sweet!

From the front it looks like a dismantled Koenniggseg (however you spell it) in that orange.

Not surprised it looks like an Atom though....they both need to be as lightweight as possible so they don't end up having much distinct bodywork.

bartboy9891 · December 12th, 2006, 11:29 PM

the whole thing is styled wayyy more complicated than it could've been, i like that

BlaRo · December 13th, 2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SheZZaR

That's the front? images/smilies/wacko.gif

I love how this thing looks like nothing else on Earth, yet we can still manage to compare it to other things that look like nothing else on Earth. Newsflash: it looks nothing like an Ariel Atom. I can see the Koenigsegg resemblance, but since they both have 4 wheels and 2 plastic seats, they must be knock-offs of each other!

http://news.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/Ariel_Atom_2.jpg

Xeon SX · December 13th, 2006, 12:51 AM

Caparo T1 or something like that lookalike

hanasand · December 13th, 2006, 1:42 AM

I love it, KTM has always been a cool brand for offroad-motorcycles.

Most of their bikes are stripped out muscle-beasts and hopefully this car will be somewhat like that too

NAIDANAC A · December 13th, 2006, 2:34 AM

That is a nice looking car, but Id still rather have an atom. Anyone with me?

wooflepoof · December 13th, 2006, 2:50 AM

I'd second that, it just looks like someone barfed random fins and jet fighter-esque shapes all over it, it has no...flow, if that makes sense

scoops · December 13th, 2006, 3:09 AM

i honestly don't care what they look like, i'd drive each and whichever one i have more fun with is the one that's going home with me.

Redliner · December 13th, 2006, 4:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hanasand

I love it, KTM has always been a cool brand for offroad-motorcycles.

Most of their bikes are stripped out muscle-beasts and hopefully this car will be somewhat like that too

Not just offroad...but anyway: It looks very good! images/smilies/smile.gif

fbc · December 13th, 2006, 7:09 AM

It is a bit over styled, but when it looks like such a great drive, I don't really care.

Magnet · December 13th, 2006, 8:01 AM

Looks like the Concept 2G car my friends are building

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6400/3572/1600/03.jpg

http://www.concept2g.de/

mautzel · December 13th, 2006, 8:58 AM

Crazy Austrians, let's see what it'll look like in reality. images/smilies/smile.gif

Electric-Mayhem · December 13th, 2006, 3:40 PM

As far as I can tell, its what the Atom would look like if it had a more complete body kit. I think the thing that will diffrentiate the two the most will be how much the body weighs, and if it gains this KTM any aerodynamic advantages. I can't see them being all that different, though i do have a feeling this KTM might be more expensive. I think one thing that might be nice for this would be the ability to add a cockpit cover, as it would be cool to take it out and not have to worry about the weather all the time, but thats just me.

It seems like alot of people are kind of knocking off the Ariel Atom, one because its a badass car, but two because its essentially a fancy homebuilt kit car at heart. Its not inconcievable for the intermediate-advanced metal worker mechanic to build one on their own. I saw something that was essentially a Ariel Atom in the SEMA 2006 pictures, but alot more basic and less engineered. Same concept though, small but powerful engine in a super lightweight car built from steel tubing (chromed in this case). More will come too I bet.

JH

The_Finn · December 13th, 2006, 3:48 PM

If all the areo works and doesn't add to much in the way of weight it sure will be pretty bad ass. although i like the super stripped down look of the atom vs. this things actually looking like a car

crookie · December 13th, 2006, 4:56 PM

Looks awesome. Love the typical sharp KTM styling, have always liked KTM's concepts.

Leonidae · December 14th, 2006, 12:55 AM

What about the engine? any news about it? I really would love to see this with souped up TSI.. images/smilies/twisted.gif

Blind_Io · December 14th, 2006, 1:12 AM

I like it!

hanasand · December 14th, 2006, 5:34 PM

I get the feeling that some of you that say you hate it don't know what the KTM brand stands for.

It's not like they are some kind of low-budget kitcar company who assembles shit in a garage.

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Electric-Mayhem Joined: May 16th, 2005 Last Online: 6:25 AM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 234 Car: Subaru WRX w/ STI engine block Rep Power: 19	As far as I can tell, its what the Atom would look like if it had a more complete body kit. I think the thing that will diffrentiate the two the most will be how much the body weighs, and if it gains this KTM any aerodynamic advantages. I can't see them being all that different, though i do have a feeling this KTM might be more expensive. I think one thing that might be nice for this would be the ability to add a cockpit cover, as it would be cool to take it out and not have to worry about the weather all the time, but thats just me. It seems like alot of people are kind of knocking off the Ariel Atom, one because its a badass car, but two because its essentially a fancy homebuilt kit car at heart. Its not inconcievable for the intermediate-advanced metal worker mechanic to build one on their own. I saw something that was essentially a Ariel Atom in the SEMA 2006 pictures, but alot more basic and less engineered. Same concept though, small but powerful engine in a super lightweight car built from steel tubing (chromed in this case). More will come too I bet. JH

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