GT4 racing is popular in Europe, running a series of what is basically track day cars and Austrian manufacturer KTM, more known for its very capable motocross bikes, has released the newest iteration of the X-Bow GT4 racer. Designed for the amateur racer on a budget, the 2018 X-Bow GT4 promises lower running costs.
Heading into the new year, the X-Bow GT4 now comes with a more robust Holinger sequential gearbox mated to a 2.0-litre, 335 hp, TFSI four-cylinder that is designed to deal with up to 700 Nm of torque. Service intervals for the gearbox are now 10,000 km, up from 5,000 km, helping defray racing expenses.
The monocouque chassis on the X-Bow GT4 is made by Dallara and developed by German race outfit Reiter Engineering, with input from KTM Technologies. The design of the X-Bow is the work of KISKA, who also designed the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen motorcycles.
Inside the engine bay management is handled by a Motec M142 ECU, along with a motorsports-specific wiring loom. Traction control based on GT3 specifications is now standard, controlled from inside the cockpit from a control panel that is more user-friendly.
In its racing class, the 2018 KTM X-Bow GT4 goes up against cars such as the Aston Martin Vantage, the Audi TT and R8, the BMW M3 GT4, M4 and Z4, the Lotus Evora, Mazda MX5 and Nissan 350Z and 370Z as well as the Toyota 86 GT4. Priced at USD 233,120 (RM946,000), all 15 units of the X-Bow GT4 built for the 2018 race season have been sold.
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- Bathurst 12 hour Race – February 1st-5th 2017
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- Bathurst 12 hour Race – February 1st-5th 2017
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- Bathurst 12 hour Race – February 1st-5th 2017
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