KTM, Austrian maker of mostly two-wheeled nonsense motorcycles, released the Audi-powered carbon fibre X-Bow sports car to much fanfare for European customers last year. But what about us Canucks? Well apparently KTM has heard our pleas. Not only with the X-Bow be sold in North America and be made street legal, but buyers are also given some optional goodies to choose from that will allow them to enjoy their track-day special all year. Even in the snow. Just look at those tires! They’ve got chains! Freaky. If you like cars, snow and S&M, follow the jump for more.
For those of you unfamiliar with the X-Bow, it has a 240 hp 2.0 TFSI engine mounted in the middle. This engine is not unlike the one in your Jetta and A4, just tweaked for a little more power. Oh, and did I mention that the X-Bow only weighs 790 kg (1741 lbs)? 0-100 kph in 3.9s doesn’t hurt its credibility as a sports car either. Neither does being named Top Gear’s Sports Car of the Year for 2008. Not bad for a company that’s never made a car before.
The CarEnvy-spec winter options consist of Pirelli Sottozero snow tires, chains, and some horribly expensive clothing.
We really, really want one of these.
Check out the following gallery and let your wildest winter driving fantasies come true.
