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. |