Performance Review: KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

KTM X-Bow Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular KTM X-Bow has a 1984cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The X-Bow shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X-Bow's Rear Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 700 kgs (1543 lbs) this makes the KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo in the same weight category as the 1987 Citroen AX Sport or the give or take 50kg.

The KTM X-Bow shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 217 bhp (161 kW) @ 5900 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 221 lb-ft (299.6 Nm) @ 2200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the KTM X-Bow you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (334.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the KTM X-Bow.

The KTM X-Bow has a Power to weight ratio of 310.0 bhp per ton and 315.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 X-Bow competing with the 2004 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (334.5 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Lotus Exige Sport 380 3.8 V6 Auto (334.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the KTM X-Bow generating around 315.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2001 Radical SR3 1.5 16V (339.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 8.3 V10 (339.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo as fast as the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs). This KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X-Bow and the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8

When talking about the performance of the KTM X-Bow on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.29 secs @ 111.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8 (12.24 secs), the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 (12.26 secs), and the 1995 Honda NSX R 3.0 V6 (12.27 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 X-Bow equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2007 X-Bow Rivals List.

A Brief History of KTM

Car Comparison