The KTM X-Bow GT-XR is getting two new versions, including a more powerful EVO model with 592bhp and an open-top Spyder. Both arrive as the lightweight sports car begins a new chapter under different ownership.
The Austrian manufacturer’s car division was sold to a Belgian investor group led by rally driver Guillaume De Mevius in August 2025, following KTM’s financial difficulties.
The business now operates under the name KTM X-BOW Onroad GmbH, with the GT-XR receiving its first major updates since the change.
The biggest news is the X-Bow GT-XR EVO, which takes the already quick road car and turns things up considerably.
Its Audi-sourced 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine now produces 592bhp and 502lb ft of torque, compared with 493bhp and 429lb ft in the standard GT-XR. The extra power comes from a larger turbocharger and revised intake system.
There’s more to the EVO than additional horsepower, though. It combines the previous Factory 600 Package with the EVO Aero Kit, bringing a more aggressive front splitter and additional dive planes designed to improve aerodynamic performance.
For anyone who prefers their sports cars without a fixed roof, there’s also the new X-Bow GT-XR Spyder.
This version features removable roof panels that can be stored in the luggage compartment, giving drivers the option of open-air motoring without completely changing the GT-XR’s design.
The regular GT-XR hasn’t been forgotten either. All versions now come with a Capristo exhaust system and carbon-fibre wing mirrors as standard, although buyers can still specify the previous camera-based rear-view system.
Inside, KTM has added a new 7.0-inch central touchscreen with an integrated sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
It’s an unusual addition for a car built with track driving in mind, but the display has a more serious purpose too. Drivers can use it to monitor performance information, including lap times, G-forces and vehicle temperatures.
KTM is also introducing its ICONIX Programme, allowing customers to personalise their X-Bow with bespoke paint finishes, interior materials and individual plaques.
The original X-Bow arrived in 2008 as a stripped-back, windscreenless track car, while the enclosed GT-XR followed in 2022. These latest changes suggest the new owners want to develop the existing formula rather than replace it.
UK pricing, availability and delivery dates for the new GT-XR variants have not been confirmed in the supplied announcement.
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