VIDEO: KTM X-Bow Spied At The Nürburgring

Unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show this past February, the 2008 KTM X-Bow was caught on video undergoing tests on the Nürburgring.  Shot earlier today, the X-Bow showed off its handling in front of our crafty photographers.

If you want to live a life of anonymity, this is not the car for you.  Almost ridiculously unique compared to other cars on the German roads, the X-Bow looks incredibly fun to drive.  This first video presents a car with a great sounding engine, and shows a vehicle that corners very well.  We can't tell how fast the X-Bow is going on the 'Ring,

On previous occasions we have seen spy photos of the basic version of the X-Bow, with a turbocharged 2.0 litre Audi four cylinder engine.  Audi's engineering gives the car 240 horsepower.  KTM's engineering brings the weight of the street-legal go-kart to a tiny 721 kilograms, which lets the X-Bow go from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.  That's a power-to-weight ratio of .151.

Although we have not yet seen it, rumor has it that KTM is working on an even more robust X-Bow, to be powered by an engine from an Audi S3.  That engine churns out around 300 horsepower, which would give a .189 power-to-weight ratio for a beefier X-Bow.

With a $65,000 base price, over 1000 units of the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer's first car have already been sold.  Production of the vehicle begins in a few months, with delivery beginning during Spring 2008.  KTM currently has a production capacity of 1000 units for 2008.  Up to 5000 cars may be produced in successive years.

The first 100 KTM X-Bow will be specially made by Dallara, each with a unique number badge signifying the limited edition.  All other X-Bow vehicles are slated for assembly in Austria.

Sadly, the KTM X-Bow can only be registered by its EU customers in Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, Portugal, and Switzerland.  Apologies to U.S. residents: it does not look like you will be able to take the X-Bow onto the highways of America.