WarpSpeed! KTM X-BOW GT2: Specs & FAST Nürburgring Onboard

The KTM X-Bow GT2 is a one-of-a-kind racing machine on the grid of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. It's time to find out what makes it so special. Johannes Stuck ( / johannesstuck ) walks us through.
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00:00 Specs & Walkaround
14:15 Fly Bys
15:15 GP Track
17:00 Nordscliefe

[@migaeldannhauser]

Can't believe how fast it looks, way faster than anything I've seen before.

[@Chris_the_Dickens]

Check out the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo world record. Honestly doesn't look real!

[@carlosoruna7174]

It goes faster than it looks. Lightweight tight chassis with loads of torque and hp.. a modern day caterham

[@ericpisch2732]

@@Chris_the_Dickens yeah the Porsche makes this look like a shopping cart, if I recall shmee was nudging 290kph in his senna as well

[@EleanorPeterson]

@@ericpisch2732 - But was Shmee carrying all that speed through the corners, lap after lap, over 24 hours? I doubt it. Big-power point-and-squirt driving is very tedious.

[@blueman5924]

I can’t believe how few people smash the “like” button after viewing good free content. vrooom vrooom.

[@vegaser1c]

The telemetry showed an awful lot of throttle and very minimal braking. That was an unreal lap!

[@mcqcjc8409]

Thats a complete nonsense what u just said

[@DaysOfFunder]

Absolutely. Flat foot!

[@kdooms]

@@DaysOfFunder that look when you only use your breaks to set up your line lol.....

[@3DWHIZZ]

@@mcqcjc8409 Why? He only used his breaks as needed, which was minimal.

[@rugbyguitargod]

"I'm just gonna hold the go-fast pedal down and not let off until I see Jesus or a checkered flag." -Dale Earnhardt Sr.

[@pinderwagen]

That's incredible. I lost count of the number of times I thought 'he's braking late here, oh, he's not braking at all😲' A completely different level to anything I've ever been in. Enjoyed the walk around too

[@EleanorPeterson]

Yep. It must take an awful lot of practice to be able to put your trust in downforce to the extent that, as you say, braking is not an option. Speed down the straight is all well and good, but carrying it through the bends without lifting is where you make up time. 🙂

[@mattbenson2607]

160 through Foxhole. yikes

[@The-KP]

Incredible. Only thing faster I've seen is the Porsche 919 hybrid track record lap - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoLQhIh-nbVmq8k

[@mikebergman1817]

I thought that way too often too. Makes me feel like kind of a bitch.. lol

[@LexxD3]

100% the same! And as he went I tried to adjust my brain to expect it later but never could. I am really not sure how the designed the cockpit to fit the balls his size.

[@enclavex69]

The grip levels are phenomenal, the tyres aren’t even squealing. Beautiful car.

[@thibaudprevot4270]

someone correct me if im wrong but if a racing slick starts squealing that means youre starting to be in trouble

[@liveandletdie138]

@@thibaudprevot4270 Yea, if its squealing you're either overdriving or spinning out of control.

[@Karma28217]

Slicks don't squeal like street tires do. You have a lot of grip until you suddenly don't then you're sliding around and get some squealing from both inside the car and the tires.

[@trippgio9981]

@@Karma28217 🤣🤣

[@mw6563]

The KTM brand has grown into something really special in motorcycles. If they can leverage this into autos, that would be amazing!

[@Odder-Being]

Ktm dirt bike devision sucks monkey balls atm. They are the most expensive/lowest reliability/parts most expensive etc. It's not looking good at all.

[@cestusfr]

i love how KTM went from toy status to track weapon through their hard work! Great documentary Misha!

[@JordanPayneLV]

And with a 5cyl motor?! That’s amazing. Misha huge props to you for continuing to host and post so often through your recovery, glad to see it seems to be going well for you!

[@lucaballardini1]

This! It must be disgustingly irritating the whole time.

[@hellslayer9638]

This is my first time seeing this Channel , i was just think that why is Misha speaking with mouth shut ??? I was really confused i thought he is wearing some type of mouth gaurd for racing

[@ciaranbyrne62]

@@hellslayer9638 has he had his jaw reset

[@velocegmbhworldwide9798]

The corner speed is just CRAZY!!! What a machine, and the steering wheel is also cool. Great video, what a thriller you brought to us thanks.

[@speedster2]

One of the best onboards I've ever seen, the sense of speed was so palpable, the blur of the kerbstones and trees, wow, immaculate.

[@gkanai]

Hans Stuck is such a legend. Amazing to see his son Johannes working to the same level of racing.

[@Kraken9911]

Haven't heard that name In a while. His ring videos way way back in the day were my first exposure to the ring.

[@randyterwilliger7457]

In 2006 I was at a mfg test day and watched Hans go by the car park on the front straight at top speed in a Porche Cayenne whipping the wheel back and forth testing the stability control . I tried to get some photos as I swear he was lifting a rear wheel on occasion.

[@KaptainKlunk1]

Hans Felthercrack is a good driver as well 😜

[@KaptainKlunk1]

@@randyterwilliger7457 Cayenne..avoid them ..soft engines

[@fokko1976]

That 5cyl sound… ❤️

[@lusat5921]

This is the best NBR Onboard I have ever seen

[@Bernardo9999ify]

That car looks gorgeous ,if they make a road version then its definitely something i would love to own if i ever had the money to buy it.

[@corleth2868]

Same here but I'm not selling my house to buy a car ;o)

[@Nate0493]

Have you not heard? There is a road version coming, they’ve already released teaser images 👀

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

I believe there is a road version coming. It’s called the X-Bow GTX.

[@MrKnuk]

@@devandrasimanjuntak1646 exactly. right into our garage soon

[@jaegermeister1968]

now you can order it, the X-Bow GT-XR. $285,000 plus tax.

[@20VTpower]

18:06 passing 240+ ! 😯 This machine is like no other 🔥

[@bobetmoi2988]

yeah and speaking numbers in a corner we can see the telemetrie goes 2.4 lateral. wtfffffff

[@IceAce1]

What a machine, great walkthrough! I had to rewind to the beginning of the onboard right away, not only to see the windscreen was relatively bug-splatter free. 😎 Awesome footage.

[@happybeerlove]

Coolest fly swat I've ever seen

[@d2doctor]

That's a hell of a lap! Vvery reminiscent of the 919 Evo lap where they just string the corners together faster than I can even think. A very impressive piece of kit for sure. I didn't know they used the Audi 5-cylinder.

[@R19Robbin]

That onboard content is freaking sick 🔥🔥

[@BLKBRDD]

I love KTMs IDGAF design directions, They alway stand out, its the same with their sport bikes too. Plus their vehicles just feel pure, raw and uncompromised by comfort & vanity. They are a seriously underrated manufacturer.

[@rockyroad1780]

Everything always looks so tame on camera… Yet that looked absolutely incredible! I can’t imagine how that must feel inside the car. And for the car to be able to do that for 24 hours? Mind blowing

[@Goodstegosaurus]

I still find it so cool that these guys in big racing events watch "normal" guys like Jimmer. Such a cool community :D

[@justinandrus6731]

That thing is an absolute monster. I would love to see them make a little Road version of that

[@ohZyki]

There is! Checkout the KTM X-Bow GT-XR releasing this year

[@Fredrik_ST_wagon]

Another great video! What does it for me is the genuine exitement and pure geeking out on racing, this is contagious and makes it so much more fun and interesting. Between Missha's giggeling and geekout and Adrian's cinematography this is so awesome!!

[@andrewsimms3426]

I can feel that aero working from my couch! The amount commitment (and speed) needed to get that downforce working for you is mind-numbing! Huge props to the driver! Dudes got mad skills!

[@hamzasherazi9334]

When the video began I thought this was sim racing 😅. Thoroughly enjoyed every second of this one. Everything was on point. The onboard was freaking clean.

[@bigbay4740]

Great work KTM! Love the lines, nice proportions, wicked look and fast as hell with only a five cylinder. That was one of the most thrilling laps I've ever seen on this track. Please pick me for a ride along the next time he's doing a lap, wow!! Every garage needs one of these babies!! I'll take that one just as it is, thank you very much!

[@SluiceGooseProspecting]

While the car may not have an amazing top speed on long straights, it makes up SOOOOOO much ground in the amount of speed it can carry into and through a corner. VERY impressive machine.

[@joypops1]

You know, when watching the in car dash footage and you get goosebumps watching as the driver and car is generating over 2.5G through corners and barely any braking. Its absolutely a technological and a physiological breakthrough.

[@endaf]

Holly shit, that thing sticks to the road like its on rails, fastest looking drive of the ring I've ever seen, he keeps it planted in places where everyone else lifts Mind blown.....

[@tt350zJason]

Cannot wait till this car makes it into the simulators!! Been a huge fan and supporter of KTM MX bikes and street bikes since the early 2000's. Great to see them grow in MotoGP and now here as well!!

[@clebsgaming92]

This is a freaking fighter jet on wheels. Absolutely mental!!!

[@PoRRasturvaT]

That thing is allowed 600hp in GT2 races. Absolute madness.

[@schiedinator8074]

They use a different aero kit at NLS and this 24hr though than in GT2 series.

[@ErikB750]

Interesting ! And brutal onboard footage … and that is with image stabilizer on Loved to see the lat vs long g-forces (g-sum). Good luck with the 24h.

[@mgcharoudin]

it was without I'm pretty sure

[@bricelarie6527]

C'est le terme . La curiosité prend quand-même le dessus ... Les freinages sont plutôt plats ... Mais, ça se lève devant dès la sortie du virage . Pas si courte que ça en puissance visiblement . Bref ... Belle impression . Merci

[@771bjy]

Insane. The mid corner speed and the way the throttle was pinned always with a handful of lock still on! That car needs 3 times the power. Incredible.

[@UnitedKingdomRC]

That lap was absolutely fantastic, thank you for sharing that

[@MrBerry1404]

Since KTM started their journey with bow I am a huge fan. Still my favorite car on the nls 24h!

[@stefandominitzki]

Best onboard footage i've ever seen. Mindblowing.

[@vitorrossetto]

One of the best videos so far, amazing car, awesome camera, the sense of speed is from another planet, stupid good driver!!!

[@JC7119]

That thing is wild. I love the sound of 5-clyinders, very V10 like.

[@matthewmahy2604]

I love the enthusiasm with which these guys want to explain their race cars to you. They seem genuine and so enthusiastic and happy to share. Great video all around Misha.

[@mitchellsteindler]

I took a big breath when that lap was over. So intense.

[@skinwalker_]

I can't believe how much grip this car has and how late he breaks and how quickly he gets off the brakes. Watched it again just looking at the break indicator and it is insane how little breaking is happening.

[@timruhani3634]

He goes around corners at the speed limit we are allowed to go on the Motorway ! What a Mad Lad !

[@NoDoSwLa]

It's funny. You see Schwedenkreuz and think:"I've seen faster cars". But then it goes smooth around the left with over 240km/h. Impressive

[@raafiriantosi-pi1348]

I never seen someone drove like this before like full send on every corners, and the amount of grip on this car is crazy af. Nice car and nice vid 🔥🔥🔥

[@xisleprez]

Dang, really good cockpit camera shot! Super Dope.

[@jameslawson7225]

The performance and speed on this machine is insane...😲 I could watch this hold day🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marcnobel3938]

That was almost a full documentary. Amazing! Thank you for making all that afford!

[@bamboozledbob3298]

Love how he relentlessly throws the car into the smaller Karussell at 22:38. Very impressive.

[@anishk5572]

absolutely beautiful, this car is a beast mode in itself

[@mixmaster09777]

What an awesome machine! Thanks for the upload Misha 👌🏼😎

[@daveb6345]

OMFG! The corner speed is off the bloody charts! What a talented driver!

[@juhomyllymaki5875]

This one and the Brabham both make me wish the SRO GT2 class would properly take off as a series, but I think GT3 and GT4 are so popular it’s unlikely that GT2 will really get as big as them. The KTM also reminds me of the older more insane designs with the canopy and everything.

[@colinfrith]

fantastic, keep up the good work , and I wish you a speedy recovery

[@xXxH8TERxXx]

wow it does look fast AF 😎 🤘🏻 hope there are more of these videos coming in this style, absolutely love watching these 👌🏻👌🏻

[@380Scania]

Wow amazing I didn’t know they produced an endurance car and what a sexy beast it looks. Your go pro did well to hang on in there during a lap where he clearly sent it! Great vlogs as always and your looking great!! Greg 🇬🇧🚘🏁

[@platypushatstand]

In motion on track the words ‘wow’ and ‘insane’ simply doesn’t do it justice. 😳👏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@rugbyguitargod]

Holy. Shit. What an absolutely MONSTER run! Not only does that thing absolutely FLY... but it seems extremely well planted especially on the Nord section.

[@richardmeftah2569]

Oh wow, what a lap! That's an insane amount of commitment throughout the lap. Very impressive! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@neilmcmahon]

I think I just held my breath for about 8 minutes!

[@solarflare1008]

The way of that thing take the corners at over 130 is insane 😳

[@N2LEntertainment]

Imagine the concentration it takes to complete that track at that speed your not even thinking about your self such an incredible technical car to drive

[@danielm2461]

Congratulation KTM !!!! Fantastic car driven by a fantastic driver !!!! I hope that it will be possible for the public to buy one in the near future !!!

[@konnyk.8862]

Check google for the KTM X-BOW GT-XR. 😊

[@bits2646]

I was waiting for don't know how long to see that exact car on that exact track in action !!! E-ME-ZING :PPP amazing

[@surajbalajr.4016]

The lovely bit is that they took the Audi 5 cylinder out there to race. What an amazing thing. ❤

[@sickjohnson]

What an incredible video Misha! Big fan of this car and what it can do...and damn it goes fast!

[@allensaunders449]

I have heard about a track day special coming from ktm 800hp will see. Great fast lap. Nothing upsets the car chassis and dampers well set

[@davidthegolfer]

Hi Misha, really great to see you presenting live from 24 hr practice. The build up is great and I am really looking forward to the race. I hope after each presentation you aren’t overdoing your mouth. Hopefully onwards and upwards with your recovery. Best to you and hugs to Pancake. David

[@DennisfromMunich]

Your content is beyond the next level already by now!

[@funkytransport]

really interesting, thanks Misha and crew!

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

Excellent video. Nice in depth dive into the 24hr race. And whot a lap.

[@JakeM240]

That onboard footage is mind blowing !!!!

[@thatbigblackguychannel2576]

That onboard was epic! Great video!

[@giovannigiorgio3211]

KTM has really grown on me over the years

[@RadDadisRad]

The crossbow is a BEAST. I love the car.

[@user-pn6wl6nl1v]

Absolutely mind blowing . such a cool guy and what a driver!!! Top notch contact Misha!!! Keep going please...

[@williamfernandini967]

that telemetry was crazy. that vehicle is super fast track weapon

[@juancarloslozano3374]

Holly molly guacamolly Batman!!!! That was amazing!!! 270 kmh, everything passes sooooooooo fast! Amazing car & driver!!!

[@ctrmint]

Looking forward to the race video! Preview looks interesting for sure.

[@einautofan6685]

This car evolved really great! From a Go-Kart to a proper Race car!!! Looks and Sounds amazing!😎👍

[@ckleanth]

Balls of steel the lot. Every.. single.. driver... Respect 💪

[@gerardmontgomery280]

I was a little shocked when he said they only have fuel for eight laps then I remembered it was eight laps of the Nordschleife.

[@alanzyoutube]

That KTM is so low and pointy looking! It's going around the track like a cartoon!!

[@corleth2868]

KTM Orange is great for bikes and now cars too. Really interesting video and a great looking car.

[@jimsmith9912]

That was absolutely awesome!! Really took a look at how good that KTM is. I have to get me one of these. Thanks guys.

[@bobpotts73]

Full send and then some, that was a rapid lap. Very exciting to watch

[@LombarViking]

Great video, awesome content for the talk with the driver as for the lap.

[@WehnkeBotha]

Makes me really want a 5cyl motor... amazing !! Well done to both the Team as well as your presentation of the vehicle with the driver, insane grip and skill from the driver and its set up insanely well - I did not hear a tyre make noise hahaha

[@ivanbaja]

Amazing video man, what a beautiful car.

[@cjj1186]

GoPro placement - Perfect - sense of speed communicated B roll looked fantastic Awesome video I really enjoyed it!

[@captainspaulding2693]

The way that machine digs into the apex is a thing of beauty…..

[@gbass7328]

Really insane grip! Great driving too!

[@Kernalpanik]

The mechanical crunch on that trans is just yummy

[@kapiczu3776]

this engine drives and sounds amazing, love the Audi's 5cyl

[@BigInjun05]

This is fricken insane. Gets my blood pumping

[@xpim3d]

Wowza!! This was proper green hell mode!! 🥶 the way that thing corners..… 😂😂🤯🤯🖤🖤

[@syedlifts23]

16:17 Omg 3 g forces on that turn, baby F1 car

[@manoman0]

Second 1: Kick in the nuts Second 2: Nice chat Brilliant

[@catstopower]

I saw several of them racing on the Redbullring yesterday, put up a good fight against the other GT2 cars. Nice to get to see some onboard footage now. I'm very curious about the videos of N24, hope Adrian will make some beautiful cinematic shots for us.

[@elcasho]

Wow it's so delicate because of its lightness, can just throw it into a corner and floor it!

[@davidsmall7676]

Wow! I have no other words.