KTM X-Bow GT now available in Australia

The KTM X-Bow isn’t something you’d normally consider for a trip to work, but at least now there’s a version with a windscreen.

The X-Bow GT is the ‘every day’ version of the otherwise hardcore beast built in Austria, using an Audi engine and a racing-derived carbon fibre tub.

And now you can buy one in Australia, thanks to Simply Sports Cars.

The new Melbourne dealership was the location for its local debut, with a KTM X-Bow R not far away on the showroom floor.

The differences are subtle, aside from the wrap-around windshield, but they’re noticeable if you look closely.

The VW Group-sourced 2.0-litre turbo-four engine still produces 220kW and 420Nm, but it now weighs 847kg, up 57kg from the R.

The LSD has also been re-tuned, and the Recaro seat shells can be padded for more comfort. Though we feel like this isn’t the car to buy if comfort is high on your list of priorities.

Speed, however, is catered for. Despite the extra weight, the X-Bow GT will hit 100km/h in just 4.1s, and top out at 231km/h, at which point more than 100kg of downforce is exerted onto the car.

Simply Sports Cars chief executive officer Lee Knappett says the X-Bow GT suits the dealership’s customer base, even if it’s a little less traditional than the Lotuses it generally deals with.

“I’m delighted to see the X-BOW GT also now registerable in Australia,” he says.

“It’s the ‘everyday’ version of an X-BOW with its amazing windscreen design protecting you from the elements in what is basically an open wheel sports car.

“In a world where cars are getting faster, bigger, more technology laden, the X-BOW GT remains focused, pure and simple – it’s about driving, it’s very raw and it’s fun at 60km/h or 160km/h.”

The KTM X-Bow GT will cost $189,990 before on-roads.

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