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2009 KTM X-BOW Street 1800 lbs Twin Turbo Audi motor, W/ECU/TCU this could be filthy wicked
http://www.rsportscars.com/ktm/2009-...pictures/12005
http://www.rsportscars.com/ktm/2009-...pictures/12005
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I just saw that in a magazine -- its like +$80k !!! I recall years back there was something similar with a fast motorcycle engine: it was far cheaper and lighter --- and if you want to take it a step further. I rather get a real bike -- even cheaper and lighter -- also, faster and more fun.
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I just saw that in a magazine -- its like +$80k !!! I recall years back there was something similar with a fast motorcycle engine: it was far cheaper and lighter --- and if you want to take it a step further. I rather get a real bike -- even cheaper and lighter -- also, faster and more fun.
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Yeah Suzuki did it a couple of years back with a Busa engine. Both applications look like serious fun. I can help of think of the first time I got to run a go cart as a kid and figuring out on the first lap that if your not afraid to pull g's, sliding out the back end is a perfectly acceptable form of shedding speed in the corners.
The thing that blew me away in the same mag was the SUV comparo - The X5 M ran a 0-60 in 4.0 flat. WTF????? That's some seriously scary S$#T!!!!!
The thing that blew me away in the same mag was the SUV comparo - The X5 M ran a 0-60 in 4.0 flat. WTF????? That's some seriously scary S$#T!!!!!
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2009 KTM X-BOW Street 1800 lbs Twin Turbo Audi motor, W/ECU/TCU this could be filthy wicked
http://www.rsportscars.com/ktm/2009-...pictures/12005
http://www.rsportscars.com/ktm/2009-...pictures/12005
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(I read it's Launch control feature & lightning fast shifts are @ the root of those low 0-60mph #'s)
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Putting that kind of power into perspective....this thing weighs as much as a Smart Car. 240hp in something that light is bonkers
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I was just quoting C&D article The mid mounted engine is VW/Audi's familiar 2.0 liter Turbocharged 4 cylinder, used in such cars as the GTI & the Audi TT
Engine type> turbocharged & intercooled
DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block & aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement > 121 cu in, 1984cc
HP 237 @ 5500 rpm
Torque 229lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Torque that low in rpm band = Turb's
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I was just quoting C&D article The mid mounted engine is VW/Audi's familiar 2.0 liter Turbocharged 4 cylinder, used in such cars as the GTI & the Audi TT
Engine type> turbocharged & intercooled
DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block & aluminum head, direct fuel injection
Displacement > 121 cu in, 1984cc
HP 237 @ 5500 rpm
Torque 229lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Torque that low in rpm band = Turb's
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Ahh my bad The articles description makes it sound like twins (I'm not familiar w/Audi powerplants & when they stated same engine used in Audi TT & describe the X-Bow having "Intercoolers" plural friggin C&D
I figured twins)
The articles description makes it sound like twins (I'm not familiar w/Audi powerplants & when they stated same engine used in Audi TT & describe the X-Bow having "Intercoolers" plural friggin C&D I figured twins)
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