KTM has announced today that it supports the power upgrade of the KTM X-BOW developed by the tuners from ABT Sportsline. The 2010 ABT KTM X-BOW is powered by the same 2.0 TFSI engine from Audi that has been tuned to develop 300 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. This means the 2010 ABT KTM X-BOW can reach 62 mph from start in 3.5 seconds which 0.4 seconds faster than the standard 240 bhp car.
The 2010 ABT KTM X-BOW power upgrade is the only one recommended by the manufacturer and comes priced at 5,300 GBP.
KTM Press Release:
KTM X-BOW owners wishing to take the extraordinary performance of their ‘Ready to Race’ sportscar to the next level can now benefit from a significant power upgrade.
Developed by engine tuning experts ABT Sportsline, the upgrade will raise the already-potent X-BOW’s peak power to an impressive 300bhp (from 240bhp in standard tune) and boost torque to a
formidable 400Nm (from 310Nm), lifting the vehicle’s power-to-weight ratio to 380 bhp per tonne. Crucially, the ABT upgrade delivers these increases while retaining the flexibility of the engine, which provides highly accessible peak power and torque over a relatively wide rev band.
Combined with the vehicle’s light weight and Dallara-developed chassis, the increased power will launch X-BOW from rest to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds – compared to 3.9 seconds in a 240bhp car.
The upgrade – which is the only tuning solution recommended by KTM – will be sold as
an aftermarket package and can be retrofitted to all X-BOW models. It costs £5,300 fully fitted (incl. VAT) and comes with a two year warranty – testament to the extensive development testing undertaken to meet KTM’s exacting requirements.
“X-BOW’s racecar-inspired chassis and sophisticated aerodynamic package have always given owners the ability to go head-to-head with some of the world’s most exotic machinery,” comments Jeff Lau, KTM’s X-BOW Manager for the UK. “This power upgrade will ensure that X-BOW owners seeking an even
more extreme experience can do so in total confidence, building upon the quality assurance of the expert engineering and exquisite finish for which X-BOW is recognised.”
Existing owners interested in equipping their X-BOW with the factory-recommended power upgrade should contact their nearest service partner, where the part can be fitted by ABT’s specialist engineers. Based in Kempten, Germany, ABT Sportsline is renowned for carrying out tuning work on Volkswagen Group powertrains.
