Test report from CoMod Lotus on the KTM X-Bow"
(analog 27248)
The love-hate relationship...
There are racetrack cars (new German: slot cars) that you would never buy. You've seen pictures of the original and you just don't like the car. Too narrow, too ugly, too unusual. The X-Bow is such a vehicle. I just find the car ugly. You could give it to me in real life, I wouldn't want it.
The original was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. Initially limited to 100 units (and already completely sold out), the X-Bow is an uncompromising driving machine. AUDI four-cylinder turbo engines from 220 to 260 hp, the monocoque made of carbon, brake system from BREMBO. You will look in vain for useless children's toys such as air conditioning, radio etc. But the X-Bow has a very unique look. And that's exactly why I would never buy the X-Bow. For me, a sports car also has something to do with design.
And now I'm supposed to test it as a slot car. Ok, admittedly, the bodywork is outstanding and absolutely true to the original. And the combination of matt black and orange is just great. The sparse printing is neatly executed, the bodywork makes a very stable impression overall and is therefore also suitable for children's hands. Very nice: the rims with the profiled tires.
Let's get down to the technology: The vehicle weighs 86 grams, making it one of the lightest vehicles fromCarrera The distance between the guide keel and the rear axle is m.E. optimally implemented. The guide keel is too heavy for my taste, in such cases I remove the guide keel spring, which of course means that the keel is no longer reset. The double sliders have proven themselves with Carrera and are easy to replace. The replaceable rear axle unit is not to everyone's taste, but it makes it much easier to change the axle if necessary. loosen 2 screws, fold out the whole unit, unclip the axle and the new parts can be fitted.
If you want to completely dismantle the car, you have to remove the axle unit first anyway, the screw for the base plate is located under the rear axle. The chassis itself is very tight due to its design. When reassembling, you should therefore be careful not to pinch any cables.
Let's take a look at the handling: Despite the very narrow tires, the KTM rides like a board on the track. The tires have very good grip, the bike is almost impossible to throw off the track with a magnet. The car handles like aGo kart, a take-off is almost impossible. But if you remove the rear magnet, things get really fun. Drifting until the (late) take-off, this thing is simply great fun.
Conclusion: For me, the vehicle with the highest play and fun factor thatCarrera currently has in its range, suitable for fathers and sons alike. If only it wasn't so ugly... :-)
CoMod Lotus
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Test report by CoMod JoergW on the KTM X-Bow "
(analog 27248)
1. optics:
You can really see the orange-black flounder being trimmed for speed, even if the name 'Speedster' is already used elsewhere. No superfluous parts that even remotely dilute the pure driving pleasure have been fitted to this vehicle. This orange sports car can even make it to the final in purely visual terms. The vehicle polarizes. You either like it or you don't, I like it.
For approx. 1 per thousand of the 1:1 price, theCarrera risti can enjoy himself on his track, meaning not only the visual pleasure, but also the driving pleasure. One 'advantage' of slot racing becomes particularly clear here... you don't sit in the vehicle and get back problems, but can aim for the lap record on your home track in complete relaxation.
2. Technik
Proven technology is combined with the new rear-axle upgrade option. In the case of the KTM X-Bow, however, it should be noted that the rear magnet must first be removed, underneath it is the screw for releasing the rear axle. Once the chassis has been dismantled, reassembly should be carried out carefully so that no cables are trapped. The vehicle is not equipped with lights and this could be due to the rather tight space conditions.
3. Verarbeitung
The vehicle is detailed, but not too delicate. This makes it suitable for children's hands when dad lets it go.
4. Fahrverhalten
At 88 g, the orange and black X-Bow is the lightest in the starting field and can certainly still be 'optimized'. Personally, however, the changes would be too radical for me. The narrow tires have very good grip, only 'minimally' less than on theGo lf GTi. The chosen variant with tread looks very appealing. Since the same tire material was apparently used as on the Go lf, the reason for the small difference could be the tire width and the general differences in the vehicle structure. With both magnets, the X-Bow can be driven around the track without any problems, even by beginners, but it's only really fun with the center magnet. Drifting fun until the limit sets in. Definitely a fun car, which can also be moved quickly over angled home tracks with a high proportion of curve 1!
5. Sonstiges
A fundamentally well-suited vehicle selection to complement the 1:32 range. The orange and white versions look almost like the teams in a friendly match between neighboring nations on the track. You could add 2 more bold, highly visible colors next year so that the starting field is larger. However, ifCarrera were to bring out a kit with 2-3 differently colored replacement upper parts or body shells in the club ... yes, then there would be possibilities. That would really be a different idea for a 'Limited'-1:32.
CoMod JoergW
(analog 27248)
The love-hate relationship...
There are racetrack cars (new German: slot cars) that you would never buy. You've seen pictures of the original and you just don't like the car. Too narrow, too ugly, too unusual. The X-Bow is such a vehicle. I just find the car ugly. You could give it to me in real life, I wouldn't want it.
The original was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. Initially limited to 100 units (and already completely sold out), the X-Bow is an uncompromising driving machine. AUDI four-cylinder turbo engines from 220 to 260 hp, the monocoque made of carbon, brake system from BREMBO. You will look in vain for useless children's toys such as air conditioning, radio etc. But the X-Bow has a very unique look. And that's exactly why I would never buy the X-Bow. For me, a sports car also has something to do with design.
And now I'm supposed to test it as a slot car. Ok, admittedly, the bodywork is outstanding and absolutely true to the original. And the combination of matt black and orange is just great. The sparse printing is neatly executed, the bodywork makes a very stable impression overall and is therefore also suitable for children's hands. Very nice: the rims with the profiled tires.
Let's get down to the technology: The vehicle weighs 86 grams, making it one of the lightest vehicles from
If you want to completely dismantle the car, you have to remove the axle unit first anyway, the screw for the base plate is located under the rear axle. The chassis itself is very tight due to its design. When reassembling, you should therefore be careful not to pinch any cables.
Let's take a look at the handling: Despite the very narrow tires, the KTM rides like a board on the track. The tires have very good grip, the bike is almost impossible to throw off the track with a magnet. The car handles like a
Conclusion: For me, the vehicle with the highest play and fun factor that
CoMod Lotus
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Test report by CoMod JoergW on the KTM X-Bow "
(analog 27248)
1. optics:
You can really see the orange-black flounder being trimmed for speed, even if the name 'Speedster' is already used elsewhere. No superfluous parts that even remotely dilute the pure driving pleasure have been fitted to this vehicle. This orange sports car can even make it to the final in purely visual terms. The vehicle polarizes. You either like it or you don't, I like it.
For approx. 1 per thousand of the 1:1 price, the
2. Technik
Proven technology is combined with the new rear-axle upgrade option. In the case of the KTM X-Bow, however, it should be noted that the rear magnet must first be removed, underneath it is the screw for releasing the rear axle. Once the chassis has been dismantled, reassembly should be carried out carefully so that no cables are trapped. The vehicle is not equipped with lights and this could be due to the rather tight space conditions.
3. Verarbeitung
The vehicle is detailed, but not too delicate. This makes it suitable for children's hands when dad lets it go.
4. Fahrverhalten
At 88 g, the orange and black X-Bow is the lightest in the starting field and can certainly still be 'optimized'. Personally, however, the changes would be too radical for me. The narrow tires have very good grip, only 'minimally' less than on the
5. Sonstiges
A fundamentally well-suited vehicle selection to complement the 1:32 range. The orange and white versions look almost like the teams in a friendly match between neighboring nations on the track. You could add 2 more bold, highly visible colors next year so that the starting field is larger. However, if
CoMod JoergW
