Performance Review: KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

KTM X-Bow Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular KTM X-Bow has a 2480cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 5 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St5's includes the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo

The X-Bow shares its Petrol St5 engine configuration with the likes of the 2018 Audi TT RS 2.5 Turbo and the 2018 Audi A3 RS3 2.5 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X-Bow's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1130 kgs (2491 lbs) this makes the KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The KTM X-Bow shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 2480cc 20V St5 engine produces 493 bhp (367 kW) @ 6350 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Turbo St5 throws out 429 lb-ft (581.6 Nm) @ 5550 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 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 2014 McLaren 625C 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (461.0 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 436.2 bhp per ton and 379.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 X-Bow competing with the 2014 McLaren 625C 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (461.0 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Aston-Martin One77 7.3L V12 (460.1 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 379.6 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 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged (401.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1991 Jaguar XJ R-15 6.0 V12 (400.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo as fast as the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X-Bow and the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS

When talking about the performance of the KTM X-Bow on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.96 secs @ 124.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS (10.91 secs), the 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (10.92 secs), and the 2018 BMW 2 Series M2 Competition Twin Turbo F87 (10.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo has a maximum speed of 174mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 X-Bow equals the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo then how about the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph), the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo (185 mph), or the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Sport 4.8 V8 Automatic (185 mph).

Related Links:

2022 X-Bow Rivals List.

A Brief History of KTM

Car Comparison