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Tag: X-BOW R

  • Wimmer RST Infernal Trio Armada Generates up to 1,300 Horsepower

    Wimmer-RST-Armada-Inferno-Trio-THUMBWe haven’t heard from Wimmer RS probably since last year. Now, the tuning company from Solingen, Germany, returns with not one, but three powerful cars, based on X-BOW and called “Infernal Trio Armada”. More impressive is that these vehicles produce 1,300 horsepower. This result was achieved via chip tuning and other engine modifications. The first car is the X-BOW GT, which has an extended engine tuning with metal cat, modified turbo charger, optimized high compression pump, special air suction, and a very special Wimmer exhaust system. In addition, there are also a lot of internal hardware upgrades inside the powerplant.

    There are also modified chassis components and giant Wimmer EVO 2-Carbon rear wings with adjustable flaps. In terms of numbers, the serial parameters of 285 hp (210 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque have been increased up to the diabolic 485 hp (357 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft).

    The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is covered effortlessly in less than seconds, and the Vmax is 160 mph (255 km/h). Vehicle’s handling has been also optimized even. The road “bend robber” with its full carbon chassis is eye catcher par excellence.

    The next second car is called X-BOW R, and it is slightly less powerful than the first one. It generates 455 hp (335 kW) with 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) of torque after the tuning, which is an increase with 155 hp and 100 Nm. The top speed is positioned at 154 mph (248 km/h). It also received some chassis and suspension modifications.

    The third family member is the X-BOW RR, which brings along 370 hp (272 kW). Everything in it has been optimized and there is the option of a special Wimmer North loop setup featuring wheel load measuring.

    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio
    Wimmer RST Armada Inferno Trio

    Source: WIMMER Rennsporttechnik via Miranda Media

  • KTM X-BOW R Price – €58 795

    KTM has officially released the brutal version of X-Bow. The R model is completely revised and now even more powerful. True to the KTM “Ready to Race” motto the “R” model was driven on the road straight from the assembly line in Graz directly onto the racing circuit.

    X-Bow R is powered by a 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine from Audi, which has been reworked with bigger turbocharger, an altered fuel injection system and engine electronics have been additionally updated by Bosch Engineering Group (BEG) to make sure that all components work in perfect balance. However, the result is more than satisfying – 300PS (220 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at just 3300RPM, which is an increase of 60PS over the standard X-Bow.

    Because of the new power, the suspension has been also revised. The engineers installed a new torque arm that is directly connected to the carbon monocoque chassis. With this, the torsional stiffness is significantly increased, especially when accelerating out of corners and the KTM X-BOW R handles even better. Furthermore, the vehicles is lowered with 19mm, which means that X-BOW R can create lateral acceleration of more than 1.5 g.

    Finally, the engineers installed a set of stiffer springs and new dampers.

    All that pleasure comes at staggering price – € 58 795. This is way too much, because X-Bow R is not suitable for everyday driving. Still, if the price doesn’t matter, this is the thrill you need.

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    2011 KTM X-BOW R
    2011 KTM X-BOW R
    2011 KTM X-BOW R

    KTM X-BOW R:

    – Carbon fiber racing monocoque with crash box in visible carbon fiber
    – Audi 2.0 TFSI engine with direct fuel injection and 220 kW (300 hp)
    – Mechanical limited slip differential
    – Smooth surface racing underbody with a rear diffuser in aluminium composite
    – Individually adjustable pedals
    – Adjustable and removable multi functional steering wheel
    – Sports suspension, adjustable in rebound and compression damping
    – Keyless go system
    – Painted rims
    – 4-point safety belt
    – Special paint work in “R” design

    Source: KTM

  • 2011 KTM X-BOW R – 300PS and 790KG

    2011 KTM X-BOW R have been tested on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. „The car” made from the company only for time attack is powered by 2.0 liter TFSI engine from Audi S3 with around 300PS (221kW).

    KTM X-BOW R weighs just 790 kg, so the power-to-weight ratio will be 2.63 kg/hp. The vehicle is homologated, two-seater without roof. The standard version is less powerful, but still develops 240PS (177kW), again from 2.0 liter TFSI engine.

    The upgrades feature a suspension lowering and a new engine mount set-up to provide for better handling. Among the option list, X-BOW R includes a road-legal Sport package and a Race kit for a track-only version. (more…)