Performance Review: KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

KTM X-Bow Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.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, 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 790 kgs (1741 lbs) this makes the KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2011 KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The KTM X-Bow shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 295 bhp (219 kW) @ 6300 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 3300 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 (396.9 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 373.4 bhp per ton and 373.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 X-Bow competing with the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 (396.9 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Mercedes CLK GTR 6.9 V12 (396.3 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 373.4 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 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 (397.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (397.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.0 secs, this made the KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo as fast as the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs). This KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo is also faster than the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (4.00 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (4.00 secs) the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro (4.00 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 Sport 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X-Bow and the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR

When talking about the performance of the KTM X-Bow on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.51 secs @ 118.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR (11.45 secs), the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 300 (11.45 secs), and the 1999 Aston-Martin DB7 Vantage (11.46 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo has a maximum speed of 144mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 X-Bow equals the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (155 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 KTM X-Bow R 2.0 Turbo then how about the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (155 mph), the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (155 mph), or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (155 mph).

Related Links:

2013 X-Bow Rivals List.

A Brief History of KTM

Car Comparison