X-BOW power upgrade endorsed by KTM

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. The upgrade delivers these increases while retaining the flexibility of the engine providing 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 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds - compared to 3.9 seconds in the standard tuned 240bhp car.

"X-BOW's race car-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."

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 by ABT's specialist engineers. Based in Kempten, Germany, ABT Sportsline is renowned for carrying out tuning work on Volkswagen Group powertrains.