KTM X-Bow Selected for Race of Champions

KTM X-Bow with Priaulx, Button, Coulthard, Webber

High-profile venue for new high-profile sports car

By Christopher Jackson
November 11, 2008 6:26 PM
Filed Under: European, F1, KTM, Motorsport, Supercars

KTM's ultralight X-Bow continues to lead a high-profile existence. The Austrian sports car has been on the market for less than a year, and it's already landed a prime spot as the vehicle to be used in one of the challenges for this year's Race of Champions.

Taking place this December 13-14 at Wembley Stadium, the Race of Champions brings together a number of drivers from vastly different disciplines and racing organizations and pits them head-to-head in a series of motorsport competitions. Drivers from Formula One, the WTCC, WRC and World Superbike Championship have been invited to this year's event, with more driver announcements expected in the coming weeks.

The X-Bow's stripped-down, race-ready form makes it stand out among supercars, and its ability as a track car has been proven with its successes in the European GT4 series. KTM recently announced a fully homologated "Race" edition of the X-Bow, to go on sale in 2009.

Source: KTM

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KTM X-BOW SELECTED FOR THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS

The stunning KTM X-Bow has been selected for the "Race of Champions", the crowning finale of the motorsport year, which takes place at Wembley Stadium in December.

The minimalist Austrian sportscar was launched in the summer of 2008 to critical acclaim. It's inclusion in the annual Race of Champions was announced by event organisers Michel Mouton and Fredrik Johnsson on 7 November.

"The X-Bow is an exciting new sportscar, it looks completely unlike anything else," explained Fredrik Johnsson, President of Race of Champions organiser, IMP. "I'm particularly delighted to welcome KTM to our event, as I think being able to actually see the drivers at work in the car will add a new element to The Race of Champions."

The Race of Champions, taking place on 13 and 14 December, brings together some of the world's best drivers for head-to-head motorsport competition on a bespoke track at the wheel of a variety of cars. Already confirmed for this year's event are a number of stars from Formula One, the World Touring Car Championship, the World Rally Championship and the World Superbike Championship. Further participants will be announced over the coming weeks.

"This is really an ingenious car concept," said David Coulthard, one of 2008's Formula One stars confirmed for the event. "I think it looks absolutely stunning - I can hardly wait to get behind the wheel in December."

Mr. Werner Wilhelm, KTM Sportcar CEO, is delighted with the inclusion of X-Bow in this year's Race of Champions. "To be a part of this event is a really exciting for KTM and it backs up our company ethos of ‘Ready to Race.' We are confident that the X-Bow will provide a lot of fun for both drivers and fans!"