NJ H2
08-10-2007, 10:57 PM
KTM X-BOW (http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/geneva_auto_show_2007/61/KTM-X-Bow-Concept/;_ylc=X3oDMTE3c2QwdDBxBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXB1 bHNlBHNsawNjb25jZXB0LWt0bQ)
The first cars are expected to go on sale in Europe late this year and a KTM-sponsored race series for the X-Bow is planned for 2008.
Weighing just 1500 lb., the X-Bow is expected to be blindingly fast. The factory estimates 0-60 mph acceleration of less than 4 seconds. This light weight allows KTM to dispense with such features as power steering; the lack of a windshield means no wipers and the elemental nature of the vehicle itself eliminates the need for electronic driving aids.
Designed as a high-performance piece of sporting equipment, the X-Bow has no doors and features seats fitted with 4-point harnesses?the use of these belts and the crash performance of the carbon-fiber chassis mean that airbags aren?t necessary. In keeping with the extreme nature of the X-Bow, KTM has developed suits and helmets to be used by the vehicle?s two occupants.
:perfect10s: :jump:
http://l.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/i/articles/ktm_xbow_concept/ktm_xbow1600x387_l.jpg
http://l.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/i/articles/ktm_xbow_concept/ktm_xbow_show_x.jpg
The first cars are expected to go on sale in Europe late this year and a KTM-sponsored race series for the X-Bow is planned for 2008.
Weighing just 1500 lb., the X-Bow is expected to be blindingly fast. The factory estimates 0-60 mph acceleration of less than 4 seconds. This light weight allows KTM to dispense with such features as power steering; the lack of a windshield means no wipers and the elemental nature of the vehicle itself eliminates the need for electronic driving aids.
Designed as a high-performance piece of sporting equipment, the X-Bow has no doors and features seats fitted with 4-point harnesses?the use of these belts and the crash performance of the carbon-fiber chassis mean that airbags aren?t necessary. In keeping with the extreme nature of the X-Bow, KTM has developed suits and helmets to be used by the vehicle?s two occupants.
:perfect10s: :jump:
http://l.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/i/articles/ktm_xbow_concept/ktm_xbow1600x387_l.jpg
http://l.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/i/articles/ktm_xbow_concept/ktm_xbow_show_x.jpg