Is THIS the Ultimate Track Machine? - 2008 KTM X-BOW Review | MOTORVAULT

YEAR: 2008
MAKE: @KTM
MODEL: X-BOW
VIN: VBKABLAA08G000170
MILES: 26,158
ENGINE: 2.0L TRANSVERSELY-MOUNTED TURBOCHARGED I-4 (AUDI)
TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED MANUAL
HORSEPOWER: 360
TORQUE: 369 FT-LBS
CURB WEIGHT: 1,550 LBS (est)
EXTERIOR COLOR: ORANGE
INTERIOR COLOR: BLACK
Vehicle comes with:
1 key fob
Owner's and service manuals
Detailed service records
Videos on track
Flash drives of all files
Clean Carfax vehicle history report
Items removed from the car but included with it: Parking brake system, (4) carbon fiber fenders, passenger seat Recaro inserts and seat belts
3 total sets of wheels / tires
2 new Toyo Proxes RR unmounted
Vehicle sold on bill of sale (previous bill of sale from first owner to current included)
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This two-owner X-Box was one of the first examples sold in the US. The first owner drove the vehicle around Europe and later in the US and added 26,351 Km (16,374 mi) along the way. Early in its life the vehicle was driven mainly on open roads and later saw several track days. Several upgrades were ordered from KTM to bring this 'base X-Bow' to 'R' levels as many performance items were ordered from KTM including Clubsport rear frame, exhaust, Carbon undertrays, Carbon Skirts, intake, suspension upgrades totaling over 24,000 EUR in components alone not including install were invested in late 2011.
The current owner purchased in October 2020 and has been used for track duty since purchasing. Vehicle has been trailered and driven on many tracks across the US. As noted from the detailed specifications below, the current owner has meticulously looked after the vehicle with no expense spared. The vehicle saw a complete trans refresh in June 2022 and a full engine rebuild with uprated components installed in September 2022. The most recent upgrade included a Water Meth kit install, engine and gearbox service, and new Apex VS-5RS wheels and Toyo RR tires installed in May 2023. Since purchasing, the current owner has invested over $43k.
Wheels / Tires
Dry Weather
Rear Konig Hypergram Gray / 18x11 /ET+40 / CB66.6 / PN HG18512406. Tires are Toyo RR 295/30ZR18 (Maximum Tire Size 305)
Front Enkei RS05-RR Gray / 18x9 / ET+25 / CB 66.6 / PN 4848904625GM with HR20 mm spacer. Tires are Toyo RR 255/35R18 (Maximum Tire Size for wheel 265)
Wet Weather
Rear KTM light wheels 18x9/ET42 mm with HR20 mm spacer. Tires are Michelin PS4S 255/35R18.
Front KTM light wheels 17x7/ET25 mm with HR20 mm spacer. Tires are Michelin PS4S 225/45R17.
Brakes:
Front Pads are Carbotech CTM592-XP12.
Rear Pads are Carbotech CTM592-XP8.
Front and Rear Rotors are TAR-OX:
KMRD301- 320 Replacement Rotor Rings (pair) FMM - KTM X-BOW S2-2619 - batch code 3615 (L or R)
Rotor Center S2-2619 (L or R)
VITI Hat to ring connecting bolts additional set
Optional AP replacement kits:
13-04-10091 X-Bow RH Disc/Hat Assembly 304mm x 22 mm
13-04-20091 X-Bow LH Disc/Hat Assembly 304mm x 22 mm
Engine:
After 36,000 kilometers of track duty the factory Audi 2.0 T cracked piston 4 and leaked compression while still running in Mid Ohio on 6/5/2022.
A full rebuild was completed on 10/10/2022 to racing specifications for 600+ HP, while maintaining maximum factory power level of 360 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque. Bored from 83 to 83.5mm with Mahle racing pistons, IE Tuscan I Beam rods, ARP Head Stud Kit, Mahle racing rod and main bearings, ARP main stud kit, and added Fluidampr crank pulley. Head was decked with block and rebuilt with Ferrea valves, IE valve springs, retainers, and stems. All work performed professionally by Milwaukee Motorwerks.
New engine cooling fans were recently installed.
Transmission:
06/2022- New factory manual gearbox installed with new south bend clutch kit K70287-HD-OCE-SMFStage 2 Endurance E-SMF with a new release bearing. Gearbox filter was serviced, oil cooler pump was checked and flushed with the cooler. Flywheel was machined for the new clutch. All work performed by Chicago Performance Tuning (KTM dealer in Chicago).
Suspension and alignment:
Racing suspension PART NR.: X0175914044 serviced on 11/24/2022 in Austria by KTM.
Racing alignment and corner balance performed on 6/10/21.
Miscellaneous:
Noco Genius battery tender
Extra front and rear brake pads
Aluminum oil filter housing with relief valve.
Items removed from the car but included with it:
Parking brake system
(4) Carbon fiber fenders with hardware
Passenger seat Recaro inserts and seat belts with hardware
Service History - Click here for detailed information
Specifications including all specs/info/upgrades - Click here for detailed information
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