The KTM X-Bow (pronounced crossbow) is an ultra-light sports car for road and race use, produced by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It is the first car in their product range. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008.
KTM developed the X-Bow in collaboration with Kiska Design, AUDI, and Dallara. The X-Bow uses a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0 litre AUDI engine. The 2008 model produces 237 hp (177 kW; 240 PS) at 5500 rpm and 310 newton metres (230 lb·ft) of torque between 2000 and 5500 rpm. and can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. Its top speed is 217 km/h (134.9 mph). In the 2011 X-BOW R model the AUDI engine is further tuned to produce 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 400 newton metres (300 lb·ft) of torque at 3300 rpm.
Originally, KTM planned a production of 500 units per year; however, the company increased production to 1,000 cars a year and built a new plant near Graz due to high demand.
Availability[]
The KTM X-BOW R is available in three series:
- Open Sky Challenge career series in the Master group
- Grip Fiends bonus series in the Master group
- Open Sky Challenge II bonus series in the Master group
This vehicle was added in the Open Wheelers Update (v2.2) released in April 2014. It can be unlocked by earning 7 trophies in Open Sky Challenge or 11 trophies in Open Sky Challenge II or as soon as Grip Fiends is unlocked.
This vehicle can be acquired for 115 
or 92 with showcase discount. It has also been available for 92 as a 'Get it Now' price, unlocking Grip Fiends and Open Sky Challenge II.
This vehicle is used in the following special events:
- Used in Marquis World Championship for Stage 2 Goal 3
- Used in Endurance Gauntlet Stage 2 Goal 1.
Livery[]
This car comes in only one livery:
- KTM orange and white
Characteristics[]
| Stage | PR (Upgrades) |
Top Speed | Acc. | Braking | Cornering | Cost | Parts |
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| Base | 46.6 | 144 mph 232 kph |
3.80 s | 105.0 ft 32.0 m |
1.50 g | 115 G (92) |
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| Max w/ R 
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59.3 (3222222) |
156 mph 251 kph |
3.39 s | 99.5 ft 30.3 m |
1.71 g | R280,500 (+369,600) |
15 4 |
| Max | 70.3 (8453333) |
170 mph 274 kph |
3.00 s | 97.0 ft 29.6 m |
1.80 g | 187 (352) |
10 29 |
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Upgrades (29)[]
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| Upgrade | Duration | R |
G | |
| 1 | Engine: Cold Air Intake | 30 Minutes | 16,700 | 4 |
| 2 | Engine: Competition Engine Tuning | 1 Hour | 25,100 | 6 |
| 3 | Engine: Competition Throttle Body | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 37,700 | 10 |
| 4 | Engine: Increase Engine Bore | — | — | 15 |
| 5 | Engine: Competition Cam-shaft | 8 Hours | 84,700 | 22 |
| 6 | Engine: Competition Cylinder Heads | — | — | 35 |
| 7 | Engine: Uprated Turbocharger Kit | 18 Hours | 190,600 | 50 |
| 8 | Engine: High Performance Supercharger Pulley Kit | — | — | 75 |
| 1 | Drivetrain: Lightweight Performance Flywheel | 30 Minutes | 15,600 | 4 |
| 2 | Drivetrain: Carbon Fibre Driveshaft | 1 Hour | 23,400 | 6 |
| 3 | Drivetrain: Race-Spec Lightweight Differential | — | — | 9 |
| 4 | Drivetrain: Lightweight Magnesium Gearbox Casing | 4 Hours | 52,600 | 14 |
| 1 | Body: Weight Reduction | 30 Minutes | 12,400 | 3 |
| 2 | Body: General Body Refinement | 1 Hour | 18,600 | 5 |
| 3 | Body: Aero Optimised Undertray With Diffuser | — | — | 7 |
| 4 | Body: Advanced Body Refinement | 4 Hours | 41,700 | 10 |
| 5 | Body: Advanced Weight Reduction | — | — | 16 |
| 1 | Suspension: Competition Sway Bars | 30 Minutes | 14,300 | 3 |
| 2 | Suspension: Advanced Suspension Tuning | 1 Hour | 21,400 | 5 |
| 3 | Suspension: Uprated In-board Coilovers | — | — | 8 |
| 1 | Exhaust: Uprated Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter | 30 Minutes | 14,100 | 3 |
| 2 | Exhaust: Custom Titanium Exhaust Headers | 1 Hour | 21,200 | 5 |
| 3 | Exhaust: Custom Titanium Turbo-back Exhaust | — | — | 8 |
| 1 | Brakes: Uprated Performance Brake Pads | 30 Minutes | 10,900 | 3 |
| 2 | Brakes: Uprated Performance Calipers | 1 Hour | 16,400 | 4 |
| 3 | Brakes: Carbon Ceramic Brake Discs | — | — | 6 |
| 1 | Tires & Wheels: Camber & Toe Adjustments | 30 Minutes | 13,100 | 3 |
| 2 | Tires & Wheels: High-Grip Performance Compound | 1 Hour | 19,600 | 5 |
| 3 | Tires & Wheels: Ultra Light Competition Rims | — | — | 8 |
| TOTAL: 29 | 1 Day 6 Hours |
280,500 +369,600 =650,100 |
187 / 352 | |
| Colour keys | |
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| White | purchase before any upgrades Or instant purchase
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| Green | purchase after any upgrades
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| Red | only purchase
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For upgrades including PR values, please see the project page RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section KTM, please be aware that PR values can vary depending on the upgrade order.
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