VISITING KTM! X-Bow GT-XR Factory Tour and My First Drive
Join the ultimate visit to discover the KTM X-Bow GT-XR! I'm at the home of KTM in Graz, Austria, to visit the showroom, explore the assembly line to see the production, and a first drive at the wheel of the X-Bow GT-XR. There's a lot to take in, and a crazy experience to unravel!
KTM are based in Graz, Austria, and really kicked into life with cars with the original X-bow in 2008. The car evolved over time before the introduction of the X-Bow GT2 which has now spawned the GT-X, and the road going GT-XR - the closest you can get to a purebred race car in a road-legal vehicle.
Weighing a mere 1,130kg dry (1,250kg wet) yet boasting 500ps from the Audi-sourced 2.5l turbo 5-cylinder and immense downforce, you can bet it's quite the driving experience. However, before we head out to the road, our first step is to visit the assembly line and discover the innovation processes in use for the GT-XR, despite the fairly limited number production run.
Then it's time to drive! For the purpose we have a satin exposed-carbon version of the KTM X-Bow GT-XR, and the immensely cool experience begins even by entry to the car with the automated cockpit cabin. Undeniably, this is a genuine race car that you can legally drive on the road; the cabin feeling, the pedal pressure required on the brake, the gearbox, and all the sensations that come from driving it.
Found out more about the X-Bow GT-XR from KTM:
www.ktm.com/en-si/models/x-bo...
Thanks for watching, Tim
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:17 KTM Showroom Walkaround
02:51 X-Bow GT-XR Details
06:43 Factory Visit
13:27 My GT-XR First Drive
26:38 Interior Tour
29:39 Specification Room
31:10 Final Thoughts
33:02 Wrap Up
#KTM #XBowGTXR #FirstDrive
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THIS! Unless Mazda digs the Furai out of the ashes, this is the vehicle that I most want to see
I ran into one at SEMA last year and had no idea what it was at first. It was pretty well used too, so it had all that awesome post-race "seasoning".
Love the Furai!
An amazing car! But you didn’t show us how you got out of it. At my age I can only dream about getting in one of those…literally!!!😂😂😂❤
@@mtnman1984is
lol the ashes, i see what you did there 💀
Fun fact - as insanely light as this thing is, the GMA T.50 is almost 300kg lighter. Absolutely insane.
....and Donkervoort whit same engine is 750kg. How that is possible? New Lambo 1700kg.....
I had to fact check this and your right. Even with a V12 in it, the t50 weight 997kg. This is at 1220kg.
I like Gordon Murray cars more then Pegani(It's just my opinion) what do u think👌
never thought i would see shmee drive around my front yard here in rural austria wtf haha
Saw a yellow version in person in Gratz last year parked in front of a restaurant. I got to talk to the person driving it and it turned out to be one of the VPs. He told me the factory was close by. Truly epic!!!!
thats a great perk of such a small city, same with the G wagons from Graz, easy to meet the right people ;) @@mikajo
Der war auch schon bei uns im Ländle unterwegs 5 Minuten von mir
Your country is beautiful
dude that's awesome
KTM has made great top-of-the-line motorcycles for years. I’m happy to see them building cars. This car is unbelievable. I would like to bang it through the streets.😁
And they produce very cool bicycles too
When? They haven't done so in a long time. They're fun, but Aprilia, Ducati, and Kawasaki have destroyed them for at least the past two decades. They just make fun motorcycles, even if their CEO said some douchey thing when they bowed out years ago
@@rustler08 i’ve been out of the loop I guess I haven’t watched any racing for 15 years and I haven’t rode in the dirt for about 18😳
I love too see that they haven't outsourced at least from the assembly area it doesn't appear that way? But outsourced production and they're built in Austria.
Audi sourced engine of course but I don't object to that.
went for a drive as passenger in this on a track a couple weeks ago . i was stunned by the absolute crazy amount of details in the car , the carbon , the handeling on the track , and so much more. i hope my friend who drove it buys one :)
He won't regret it if he does!
@Shmee150 how much
trakc day video? want to hear it more@@Shmee150
@@nipperr725 i believe it was like 250k . the guy from KTM told me but i can't remember for sure.
Copy version of Koenigsegg general.
Removable steering wheel is a great anti-theft system too! 😁
Nice thinking
The factory tours are definitely my favourite videos !!!!👍🇦🇺
Why🇦🇺? It is literally 🇦🇹
I also liked the factory tours also super amazing how they build these amazing cars!
@@jakobdonner3014he's probably from there
@@jakobdonner3014 yes I am from 🇦🇺. I always sign off with the Aussie flag😎.
Those GT cars look like a stealth bomber.
Very unique. This is a car that many people would not see iff it were not for Tim.
1000km of range, sounds like the perfect car to drive to the Nurburgring do some laps fuel up and get home. So when is one coming to your collection?😃
That sound just reminds me of an RS3 that I drove not so long ago, it just sounds so pure and natural
It’s the same engine
It looks like a bargain for £250,000! I was expecting at least £800k!
You're very sick.
Naahhh, cool sport car 😭😭😭
I can’t believe this is my first time learning about KTM. They’re all beautiful.
Imagine something that mental in the garage next to the Zenvo. Shockingly well priced at around $250k
Would look pretty crazy!
@@Shmee150Guessing this is one of your upcoming acquisitions?
That is value! 500 HP and 2,400 lbs. Excellent power to weight.
I love these factory tours, be awesome if u could convince them to time lapse a car build, would love to see that assembly process
I have know KTM for years as a super bike company. This is interesting to see the car portion of the company.
Wow... I want one... Seriously.... I want one... As always, a very informative tour of the facility where they are building the new KTM road/track car. Thank you very much for bringing us along, Tim. 😎
The front lift up clam looks like a B-2 Stealth Fighter Canopy.Fantastic looking car.
Great job with the factory tour! You have such a confident fluid way of presenting facts and showing us parts. 👍😎👍
GENIUS!!! You need one shmee. I absolutely love this, wish I could afford one. I've got a KTM 350 sx dirt bike and love it.
Great video and very informative...You're very lucky to get the opportunity and the chance to be given access around places like this. Its videos like these that give us, the viewer a chance to see behind the scenes aswell. Keep up the great work!! 👏🏼👍🏼
Incredible bikes and cars, truly an elite manufacturer
My new fav supercar ! Thanks for making a video on it, Tim !
lovely to see that factory, almost hand made and assembled on a small scale. Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Tim “boiling” at 26°c is hilarious! That’s like 78°F for us Americans. Sounds like BEAUTIFUL weather to go for a drive! Looks like you had a blast! Can’t wait to see one of these IRL! Maybe someone will display at sema this year? 🤞🏼!
Try Australia with our 45°C summer days
The driver's cockpit and the canopy of this car looks like it came straight from the B-2 bomber which is absolutely awesome to me. What a cool and awesome car I think it looks better than any hyper car or super car hands down.
Very cool Tim. Thanks for showing this because VERY few people knew this existed. ✊
Tim this car fits you perfectly , you truly deserve one ☝️
This KTM X-Bow alongside the Zenvo TSR-S would look absolutely awesome in the Shmuseum 😎👌 And the cockpit view of this car is so nice
Some of your best content yet, and certainly one of the most interesting cars. Nice work!
What an awesome car, love it. Thanks Tim
I absolutely loved this video... ktm has come so far
Great vid man thanks for showing us
And now I have a new dream track toy. That looks amazing!
Wow this car looks amazing!
Getting one of these and bringing one to the US would be insane
You gotta buy one of these shmee. Track, road and such a long distance on the tank. It must be the everything car.
Maybe it’s because I’m a dumb American casual car enthusiast, but I had no idea ktm even made cars. Thought they only made dirt bikes and quads… super cool!!!
That’s my dream car right there no lie, such a fun guy
I first saw these a while back and couldn't believe it was a KTM! It looks like a proper car! 😂
US price is estimated at $286K which sounds rather fair given the quality and bhp.
this is actually a ultimate car for you and your buddy to go a ride.
Wow!! Looks awesome!!
Saw these racing in GT2 a few weeks ago and looked to see if there was any YT content on them because I thought they looked so cool. Didn't find much, but needless to say Tim comes up with the goods!
Sold ! This will be my weekend rig 🙏
That may as well be a driving sim wheel. Amazing.
More videos like this please Shmee - very insightful
KTM always amazed me !
Wow, one of the most stunning vehicle to be produced . KTM has done an amazing job
Me waaaant! This is one of the most exciting cars I've seen this year.
Excellent episode, Tim!
Was so looking forward to the Crossbow review.
You need a full track car. This would be a great replacement for the Senna or you order a gt3/4 RS. Love the factory tour
He has a zenvo it's basically a race car raw fast powerful light weight but it's a road car
I love that car. It's awesome
It's always magnificent when aerospace oriented designs are integrated into automotive applications.
That looks like a super fun car, very cool!
My new favourite car, amazing, love it.
2.5l RS3 engine is really amazing to listen to. Its the only reason I miss my old RS3
Looks like an excellent fun car. Supercar looks, feel and go without the exorbitant price tag.
I think one of these instead of 3 wheeler, or BMW 1M, would be a nice rare experience for the Shemuseum, especially if you do a multi color wrap. 🎉
This looks like a gem of an experience. Was shocked when found the price, very well priced❤
Thanks a lot Tim, now I’m in the process of starting to track one down to buy or wait on order. Too cool not to buy for a track car. It’s gonna be a blast.
That full carbon car in the opening shot looks stunning! So Much Want!!
Like this car , it's a car company coming from a very successful bike company. I guess someone said along the lines that created a challenge and challenge accepted. Definitely looking forward to seeing how it handles Nurburgring in an upcoming feature with you Tim at the wheel. Cheers
Thing is absolutely insane!
It truly is
Finally a car that gives bang for buck
Wow Shmee this is great, I love this car, for some reason I missed ur video when it came out, wow
KTM?! Absolutely awesome! As much as I love Ducati, Aprillia, Triumph they don't have a supercar and any manufacturer would be hard pressed to build something this radical first try?! Great video Shmee!
Top 5 best looking car of all time in my book
How nice of you to break into the KTM factory over the weekend just to show us around. 😁
How cool is that! 😮
This is the sort of thing I’d love to see you own.
What a car!! I think I’d be going for the GT4 though. Have always loved that car. Tiny Batmobile looking thing! Mad revs and if I remember rightly, even lighter weight and flick ability than this one;) Nice work Shmee! That was both fun and informative to watch. Thanks 🙏🏾
Ya, gt4 rs is miles ahead of this car. But if they had same engine in this car it would be a lot better. Just wish the rs was closer to this weight. It’s not heavy but it’s too bad modern light sprints cars can’t be in the mid 2k range. I just sold a turbo Miata. It was 2170lbs… 240whp., not a bad car for sure, but my buddies gt4 is just so much nicer and more refined etc etc.
@@damonm3 Hey, I'm thinking you are referring to the Porsche GT4.. I was talking about the the KTM GT4- there little race car that came out some time after their open top road car. Its in the background of the video and is the car seen just before Shmee gets to the featured GT cars. Kinda looks like a smaller version of the featured car. Like a mini Batmobile. Theres some kool videos of this car doing its thing on track via POV. Proper weapon and in a different league to the Porsche GT4- as awesome as it is! I'm not sure if KTM makes their GT4 for the road but if they did I reckon it would be a ton of fun!
Ktm are known for making rowdy machines and their bikes scream hooligan and this car is also absolutely mental
This needs to be introduced in GT7 since the game has KTM as a purchasable brand, and the live channel in the dealer listing shows this very car.
I've always liked the KTM xbow since it first came out.
The reflection of the dash board on the windscreen would drive me crazy
Hoped someone would eventually show ktms cars nice. You are first person to drive
Delighted to have visited
Love the canopy.
Some serious numbers there, nice!!!!!!!
I love this! ❤
Wow, love it. It looks (new) Lotus size? Can't wait to see one at Castle Combe...
KTM definitely kills it xbow gen 1 was amazing and this thing looks just menacing
This looks like sf90 front end and lambo rear end with a Audi spirit 😁 Thank you Tim! You bring us very enjoyable content. If it isn't for you... I'd be lost in videos from 10 plus yrs ago due to recent content from others are just boring...
Oh man!! What an awesome car. I have a Sterling kit car or Nova kit car as they call it in England. I’m remodeling it with modern touch’s. It was has a canopy top.
It was awesome meeting you at Petrolheadonism Live yesterday 😊
Había uno aqui en España en MotoGP en Jerez en el dia de las carreras, mí amigo mandó un vídeo. Es increíble verlo de cerca parece un avión bombardero.👏💪
I honestly could see one of these joining the fleet as a pure track day weapon. Silverstone, Spa, Nurburgring, etc
Those are so badass
impressive
Beautiful car awesome video thanks dude
Glad you liked it!
Enjoyed this
Thats frikin cool !! Kinda looks like a mini egg! Witch isn't a bad thing!!
Agreed!
awesome video ! it suits you perfect... would love to see you spec one as new Shmeemobile :)
It seems there's a lot of love for the GT-XR in the comments
It looks so good in Exposed Carbon! Gold Wheels! 😁
Might need an old-school dash mat for the windscreen reflections 👍
i would love to see this car in your collection!
Man how come I didn't know about this car yet .....the design is fokin crazy mate 🤤 ktm is fav tooo
That is an awesome car. Didn’t realise this company made cars. They have done a great job. Wonder if Shmee will order one ??? 💪💪💪😎😎😎👍👍👍
Amazing car! Great vid as always man, and how long is your zenvo at that museum?
It'll be there until mid-October
@@Shmee150ahhh cool. We are gonna be there from like 21-28th. Do you think we’ll see it?