Kirchanschöring, May 2026 – For the team, competing in the 24-hour race is far more than a standard race. The Nordschleife, with its nearly 25 km length, extreme elevation changes and unpredictable Eifel weather, is regarded worldwide as the benchmark for technology and development. There is no other place where new systems, components, and drivetrain solutions can be tested under comparable levels.
 

For the race, Reiter Engineering will travel to the Nürburgring with a young team of around 40 people (average age: 28), consisting of construction and development engineers, and mechanics. The team intentionally has only a few experienced engineers but is deliberately made up of young talents who are specifically trained within the company For years, Reiter Engineering has invested heavily in training the next generation and gives young development engineers the opportunity to take direct responsibility at the racetrack and gain practical experience at the highest level. 

“As a motorsport development team, , Reiter Engineering needs racing. In reality, we are not a typical race team where everything revolves around racing all year long. At Reiter, races are more like training camps for our engineers and prototype builders. In motorsport, success is not determined by the driver alone, but by the entire team. Motorsport is one of the few sports where EVERYONE – regardless of physical fitness – can contribute to success through their own efforts. We see ourselves as a competition-driven team, even when we are not actively racing. This constant drive to go ‘higher, faster, further’ defines the way our company works. For us, motorsport means continuously competing against much larger rivals while still striving to be better. Without that motivation, what we do every day would no longer be our passion, but simply work. At Reiter, you truly feel at home if you are a real competitor at heart. That is exactly why the people here are always motivated – and that is what we are now bringing to the Nürburgring.”
 — Sabrina Reiter, Team Principal

At the center of the 2026 project is the modified KTM X-BOW GT2, which Reiter Engineering will field in the innovation-friendly SPX class. The category deliberately allows room for technical modifications and new solutions that are often restricted by regulations in traditional GT classes. 

The team will be supported by drivers Miklas Born, Arne Hoffmeister, Marcel Marchewicz, and Laurents Hörr. Together, they provide the team with a strong combination of speed, composure, and experience necessary to successfully complete the race. 

“The deployment of the KTM X-BOW GTX on the Nordschleife reflects our ambition at Reiter: standing still is not an option for us. We do not just want to prove ourselves on track, but to continuously evolve as a team and keep looking ahead. Our strength lies in finding solutions rather than focusing on concerns. Even when it is uncomfortable, we critically re-evaluate our own previous developments and consistently refine them to create a better end product. The SPX class gives our young and hungry team the opportunity to put this philosophy into practice on one of the most demanding racetracks in the world.”
 — Bernhard Ehrlich, Head of Engineering

Even before the 24-hour race, the team used the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) as a development platform. The races in the traditional championship served as intensive preparation, enabling the team to further optimize the car, procedures, and technical systems under competitive conditions, already resulting in the team’s first class victory at NLS3. 

For 25 years, the Upper Bavarian company has stood for uncompromising engineering in GT racing. Reiter Engineering developed, among others, the Lamborghini Gallardo GT3, the Sareni Camaro GT3, and several evolutionary stages of the KTM X-BOW up to GT2 and GTX specifications. Altogether, the company’s vehicles have achieved more than 750 podium finishes, around 300 victories and over 300 pole positions. 

The return to the Nürburgring therefore marks not only a GT racing comeback, but also the consistent continuation of Reiter Engineering’s philosophy of using motorsport as a development platform for high-performance, sustainable, and safe technologies. 

Trostberg, April 2026 – Reiter Engineering celebrates a successful day at this year’s Ausbildungsroas, connecting with the region’s future workers. Our stand became a hub of inspiration, where students gained firsthand insight into high-end vehicle construction and the diverse career paths we offer, from Mechanics and IT to Sales. 

The atmosphere was electric, highlighted by two icons of our engineering heritage: a KTM X-BOW and a Lamborghini Gallardo. These vehicles served as evidence to the precision and passion that define our daily work. 

Beyond the technical excitement, we were honoured to welcome Konrad Baur and Andreas Danzer to our stand. Both politicians experienced the KTM X-BOW cockpit personally while discussing our role as a regional employer and our deep commitment to vocational training. 

It was a sincere pleasure to show these aspiring professionals a glimpse of the innovative technologies they could master in their future careers. Reiter Engineering is proud to invest in the craftsmen of tomorrow and thanks all guests for their incredible enthusiasm. 

The Art of Engineering. Education Empowered for Tomorrow. 

Kirchanschöring, Bavaria – Reiter Engineering returned to the "Green Hell" this past weekend (April 10–11, 2026) for NLS3, continuing their intensive development program with the KTM X-BOW GTX. Following a productive season opener, the team arrived at the Nürburgring with a refined line-up and a clear mission: to verify the setup progress made in recent weeks. The team’s competitive edge was further strengthened on Saturday as Marcel Marchewicz joined the lineup to complete the lineup for the race. 

Friday – Optimal Conditions for Technical Refinement 

Friday’s test sessions began under clear skies, though the Eifel air remained chilly, the conditions were described by the drivers as "optimal" for gathering clean data. The drivers spent the day going through various setup configurations, utilizing the cool temperatures as a baseline for engine and tire performance analysis. Across the board, the feedback was positive mainly in the car’s balance. The objective was to validate engineering data on track, by the final stint, the team had finalized the setup for Saturday’s qualifying and race. 

Saturday – Qualifying and Fan Interaction 

Saturday brought a slight rise in temperature, offering favorable conditions for the timed sessions. During qualifying, the drivers pushed the KTM X-BOW GTX through a series of flying laps, navigating the typical Nordschleife traffic to secure P32 overall and 3rd in the SPX class. Following the tradition of the Nürburgring, the paddock was open to fans during the break, giving them a firsthand look at the final mechanical preparations before the race start. A large crowd of spectators gathered around the Reiter Engineering garage, getting a firsthand look at the work of the mechanics and the high-speed precision of the crew. 

The Race – Class Victory and Top 10 Finish 

The race proved to be the most successful outing of the season thus far, characterized by a seamless execution of the team’s strategy. Marcel Marchewicz took the start with a double stint, followed by Miklas Born for the third, and Arne Hoffmeister brought the car home in the final stint. 

Post-race, the drivers were in agreement in their praise for the car’s evolution. They reported that the experimental adjustments and setup changes trialed on Friday represented a significant "step forward," resulting in flawless drivability and a highly competitive pace. Even with a track that wasn't "completely clean" during the final stages, the car remained predictable and fun to drive. 

The consistency of the drivers, combined with the incredible work of the technical crew, allowed the KTM X-BOW GTX to climb significantly through the field. Reiter Engineering crossed the finish line with a spectacular 9th place overall and secured 1st place in the SPX class. 

Looking Ahead 

With a class victory and a top 10 overall finish in the books, Reiter Engineering has proven that their development continues as anticipated. The insights gained from NLS3 will be crucial as the team prepares for the final hurdles before the season's highlight. 

Kirchanschöring, Bavaria – Reiter Engineering, bases in Kirchanschöring, Upper Bavaria, entered its 2022 in-house developed KTM X-BOW GTX in the SPX class as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie last weekend (March 20-21, 2026). With a driver line-up that includes Miklas Born, Arne Hoffmeister and Julien Apothéloz, the team will compete in selected NLS races this season to prepare for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The campaign is part of a new, progressive development program aimed at further optimizing not only vehicle performance but also internal team processes. 

Friday - Test Day and first rollout of the KTM X-BOW GTX

In contrast to the previous week, the Eifel weather showed its best side on Friday. Under sunshine and optimal conditions, Swiss driver Miklas Born, now in his third season with Reiter Engineering, completed his first laps in the newly foil-wrapped KTM X-BOW GTX. 

The focus first was on setting up the car around the Grand Prix circuit to ensure that vehicle and team were perfectly in sync. As part of the current development project, the engineering team was represented at the track with a larger crew than in previous years. For many engineers involved, this marked their first direct involvement in race operations. The goal of the day was therefore not only to test the car but also to practice working together under race conditions and to solidify procedures in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

A midday interruption provided an additional opportunity to analyze data and identify issues with the car. Shortly thereafter, the KTM took to the Nordschleife for the first time. 

In the afternoon, Julien Apothéloz took the wheel, driving not only for Reiter Engineering for the first time but also in the KTM X-BOW GTX. Arne Hoffmeister then got behind the wheel, putting in more important laps as an experienced Nordschleife driver. 

Saturday - Qualifying and Race in cool but sunny conditions

The weather remained nice on Saturday as well, though temperatures were cooler. Following a successful scrutineering on Friday, the car was prepared in accordance with the current BoP, which was based on the car´s most recent outing on the Nordschleife. 

Qualifying began at 8:30 a.m. Miklas Born completed two laps on the Grand Prix circuit and then switched to the Nordschleife. However, several Code 60 phases and traffic made it difficult to get a clear lap. 

After about half an hour, the car came into the pits for a driver change and Julien Apothéloz took over. Running on used tires and refueled, he completed several more laps on the Nordschleife, securing second place on the grid in the SPX class and 38th overall. 

Many spectators used the time between qualifying and the race start to get a close-up look at the X-BOW. With its eye-catching wrap, the X-BOW proved to be a real head-turner and a crowd favorite. 

The Race - A solid start with important insights

The KTM X-BOW GTX started in the first starting group in a highly competitive field of 132 cars. Julien Apothéloz took the wheel at the start and stayed out of incidents in the early stages. In the opening laps, the team primarily had to hold up against Cup Porsches, while their direct competitor from the SPX class had started further ahead in the race. 

After an hour, the first scheduled pit stop took place with a driver change to Miklas Born. After the stint, the car was in 23rd position, about four minutes behind the leader. Born then completed a double stint and navigated the car through traffic on the Nordschleife without any issues. 

Arne Hoffmeister took over the cockpit for the final stint. The experienced Nürburgring driver drove a clean and controlled race and finished the race in P2 in the SPX class and 27th overall. 

Coming up
For Reiter Engineering, the season opener served primarily as an important test under race conditions. In addition to further development, the focus was on optimizing team processes and collecting data for the 24-hour race. 

With a trouble-free race and numerous insights gained, the team draws a positive conclusion and looks forward to the upcoming events at the Nürburgring: 

• NLS3: April 10–11, 2026  
• 24h Qualifiers: April 17–19, 2026  
• 24h Nürburgring: May 14–17, 2026 

The third round of the 2025 Michelin Le Mans Cup saw Reiter Engineering take on the legendary Circuit de la Sarte from 11th to 14th of June, forming part of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans program. With a modified format in place for this round, it was a week full of ups and downs - featuring unpredictable qualfiying sessions, setbacks and strong recoveries in the races.

Wednesday - Finding the pace and early setbacks

Race week kicked off with two Free Practice sessions on Wednesday. Both cars took to the track to gather data and adjust to the long and demanidng layout of Le Mans. The #77 had a clean FP1 session with Horst Felbermayr behind the wheel, finishing P7 in class, until it was hit by another car after the checkered flag, sidelining it for FP2 due to necessary repairs.

Meanwhile, Miklas Born placed the #25 car 11th in class in FP1. In FP2, Bence Valint took over and put in a solid run, ending the session P10 in LMP3 class.

Thursday - Qualifying chaos and Race 1 comebacks

Qualifying at Le Mans was as unpredicatble as ever. Multiple red flags and slow zones disrupted both sessions, leaving neither Reiter car with a representative lap time. With only four cars managing to set a lap in Q2, the starting grid for both races was ultimately based on Free Practice results. This meant a clear disadvantage for car #77, which hadn´t run in FP2.

Despite starting further back than planned, both cars delivered strong recovery drives:

Horst Felbermayr in the #77, starting from P28 overall, dropped to P31 at the start but climbed steadily throughout the race. By lap 9, he had reached P10 in class. With a steady pace, Horst Felix Felbermayr crossed the fnish line P6 in Pro/Am class and P25 overall. A good effort after limited running time in FP2 and Qualifying.

The #25 started in P13 and gained ground immediately. A crash on lap 1 brought out the Safety Car, allowing the car to settle in P9. An overtake in lap 5, a well-timed pitstop and a strong second stint allowed the car to finish P8 overall and in class, securing valuable points for the championship.

Saturday - Redemption in race 2

After a day of rest, the final race of the weekend offered another chance for redemption.

Starting from the back of the grid in P39, car #77 gained two places before starting-procedure chaos brought out the first Safety Car of the race. A clean and calculated drive brought the car up to P26 overall and P11 in the Pro/Am class, just missing out on points.

The #25 with Bence Valint starting from P14, briefly dropped back in the field but recovered well after the first restart. By lap 2, he had charged through to P11. A clean pit stop and driver change to Miklas Born mid-race allowed the car to rejoin in P10. Born kept pace with the leading cars and even gained some positions. He continued to benefit from incidents in the second half of the race and crossed the line in P5 overall and in LMP3 class.

Midseason standings - still in the fight

With the Le Mans round completed, the Michein Le Mans Cup reaches ist halfway point. Reiter Engineering remains firmly in the championship fight.

#77 climbs to 7th in the Pro/Am standings, showing consistent progress.

#25 drops to 6th in the LMP3 standings but stays well within reach of the title fight with 21 points missing to the top.

Next stop: Spa-Francorchamps

With Le Mans in the rearview mirror, Reiter Engineering shifts ist focus on the historic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Located in the Ardennes, the track offers new challenges. But with both cars in the top 10 in their class, the team is ready to tackle the second half of the season.

The weekend of 02.05.-03.05.2025 marked the second round of the 2025 Michelin Le Mans Cup at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France. For Reiter Engineering, the weekend was a successful and promising outing that showed the payoff of weeks of hard work leading into the season. With both cars now sitting in the Top 10 standings of their respective category, and a podium finish for car #25, the team has proven itself to be a championship contender.

Friday - Finding the rhythm 

Free Practice 1 was all about getting back into rhythm on the fast, technical layout of Paul Ricard. Miklas Born in the #25 car, already familiar with the circuit, delivered a strong session, finishing P6 in LMP3 class and P7 overall, just behind one Pro/Am car. In the car #77, Horst Felix Felbermayr made his LMP3 debut at the track, ending the session  P13 in LMP3 Pro/Am and P29 overall.

His teammate Horst Felbermayr further improved in the Bronze Driver Collective Test later on, securing P9 and gaining valuable track time.

Back with all cars on track for Free Practice 2, it was time to further improve the setup in time for qualifying and the race. Bence Valint collected some decent first laps in his #25 LMP3 car around the track, putting it in P7 in the category, P10 overall. Horst Felbermayr delivered a clean session, placing his #77 car P10 in the Pro/Am category, P27 overall. A promising start to the weekend and all to play for the following day.

Saturday - Ready to set some fast laps

Qualifying was satisfactory despite being eventful. The LMP3 session was interrupted after seven minutes due to a crash that caused a red flag. Once the barriers were repaired again and the session resumed, it came down to a final 8 minute sprint. Miklas Born rose to the occasion and placed the car #25 in P3, just two-tenths ahead of P4. 

In the Pro/Am session, Horst Felbermayr put car #77 on P5 in class -  a strong  effort, setting the stage for a competitive race later that day.

Saturday - Time to race 

Car #25 had a clear goal: securing a spot on the podium. Bence Valint, who drove the first stint, had a strong start and was able to battle for place 2 in the opening lap. A Safety car  was deployed just three minutes into the race due to  debris, neutralizing the early gaps. After a Full Course Yellow  40 minutes into the race, the Reiter Engineering car loss a position and  was down to P4. Shortly after the pit window was opened, another Safety Car was deployed,  the team took the chance for their pitstop. With a little more than one hour to go, #25 car entered the pits. The pitstop and driver change went smoothly, Miklas Born, who entered the car for the second stint rejoined the track in provisional  P3. Born managed to hold on to P3 until the very end, with last lap drama, when there was three cars fighting for the second place. He briefly managed to get a hold of p2, but was overtaken again. A podium finish in the end put a satisfying end to the day.

Car #77 started its race in the midfield. With Horst Felbermayr behind the wheel for the first stint, the car  managed to keep out of the chaos in the opening laps. During the Safety Car in the early stages of the race, he held the car in P4 in the Pro/Am category, P21 overall. The car was close to P3 in the Pro/Am class over the entirety of the first half of the race, with half a second of a gap. Staying out longer during the pit window gave the team a brief on-track P2 as others ahead pitted. Shortly after the #25 car came in, #77 followed with one hour to go in the race and rejoined in P4 Pro/Am. Horst Felix Felbermayr continued to gain one place in his stint, but lost two after the green flag came on after another Safety Car. A second pit stop of the car with 10 minutes to go put the car back in P7 in the category. Felbermayr finished the race in P8 in Pro/Am category, P19 overall.

These results put both Reiter cars as well as its drivers  in the Top 10 standings of the championship, the #25 in third and the #77 in tenth.

Weekend reflections - Driver voices

"We had a good speed in both practices from the start on, and were able to finetune the setup. With p3 in Quali we had a great "Ausgangslage" for the race aswell. Bence drove a very strong start and first stint. I took over the car on p3 and was able to bring it into the finish in p3 with a very hectic last round. We can be very happy with p3 this weekend. Now theres a small summer break before ist time to focus on Le Mans" - Miklas Born on his weekend in Le Castellet

"For me it was an amazing race and most importantly a really promising step for us as a team. Compared to Barcelona we improved a lot and it is an amazing feeling to be fighting for the podium. Let´s keep this momentum going and try to push even harder for Le Mans" - Bence Valint on the team´s progress at Paul Ricard

Looking ahead - Le Mans in sight

After a clear step forward from the first round in Barcelona, the team is heading into a short summer break full of confidence. With both cars improving steadily and a first podium in the books, all eyes are now on the next challenge: Le Mans, France.

Building on a strong 2024 campaign in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with Horst Felbermayr and Miklas Born, Reiter Engineering is set to take the next step in Prototype Racing - entering two competitive LMP3 cars in the 2025 championship. 

The challenge 

Since debuting in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2022, Reiter Engineering has established itself as a strong contender. The German team made an immediate impact to the championship, finishing as vice-champions in their inaugural season with Freddie Hunt and Mads Siljehaug. Now, with continous improvement from the team and an upgraded version of the car, Reiter Engineering is ready to return to the fight with the new Ligier JS P325.
Building on the lessons learned of recent seasons, the team has been working tiredlessly behind the scenes to master race operations, optimize their performance and assemble a driver lineup capable of consistently challenging for podiums. With invaluable experience gained over the past years, Reiter is confident that its expanded two-car lineup will further strengthen its position in the highly competitive LMP3 field.
 
The drivers

The team´s strength will be reinforced by a balanced driver lineup, combining seasoned experience with youthful talent.
Joining forces on our #77 car will be the family duo Felbermayr. The 19-year-old Horst Felix Felbermayr will make his prototype debut in this year´s season, making the switch from GT cars to the LMP3. The silver FIA-rated driver brings experience from ACO championships such as the Ligier European Series, where he finished fourth overall in his debut season, and from various Carrera Cup championships, such as Germany, Benelux and Italy.  He is joined by his father Horst Felbermayr, who enters his second season with the team. As a seasoned endurance racer, he has competed in the European Le Mans Series, the Michelin Le Mans Cup and various GT championships.  With years of prototype and GT experience, his knowledge will be a key asset to the team.
Attempting to achieve the maximum in 2025 will be the two silver FIA-rated drivers Miklas Born and Bence Valint with the #25 car. Born, who already competed with the team in 2024, will make his comeback, hoping to build on his experience. The 21-year-old Swiss driver brings solid endurance racing experience, having competed in GT World Challenge Europe, NLS and the Michelin Le Mans Cup. There, he has proven his ability to adapt to different race formats and conditions and is now ready to fight.
He will be joined by Hungarian driver Bence Valint, who has proven his talent in both single-seaters and GT racing. A former Italian F4 competitor, Valint made a name for himself in the Ferrari Challenge, clinching the 2024 World Final title in Imola. With a strong record of consistency and racecraft, he is set to bring fresh energy and determination to the team´s title ambitions.



The calendar 
 
The 2025 season of the Michelin Le Mans Cup will consist of 6 rounds, kicking off at the Circuit de Barcelona- Catalunya from April 3rd to 5th. Following the ELMS Championship across Europe, Round 2 will take place from May 1st to 3rd in Le Castellet. Returning to the roots of the Championship, the cars will make a stop at the legendary Le Mans from June 11th to 14th. 
After a short summer break, track action will resume from August 21st to 23rd at Spa-Francorchamps. As a new addition to the calendar, Silverstone awaits the grid from September 11th to 13th, before heading to the ultimate round in Portimao from October 16th to 19th. 

Last weekend (17.10.24 - 19.10.24), the Reiter Engineering team, together with its drivers Horst Felbermayr Jr. And Miklas Born, achieved a successful end to the season at the last race of the year in the Le Mans Cup at Portimao, Portugal. With a seventh place finish, the team secured its best race result of the season.
 

Right at the start of the race weekend at the Algarve, Born and Felbermayr Jr. showed that their LMP3 car can keep up with the strong competition. In both, the first and second free practice session, the pair made it into the Top 10,and  

gave the entire team cause for optimism for the following sessions by finishing seventh and eight respectively.

Despite high expectations, Felbermayr was not quite able to maintain his performance in qualifying and only achieved 23rd position, from which he started the race the following day. He managed to maintain his midfield position during the start. As the race progressed, he managed to bring his car into contention for P18 despite numerous interruptions due to Safety Car periods and Full Course Yellow. After a good hour of racing and Felbermayr in 20th place, the next Safety Car interruption occurred. This allowed the team to time the pitstop perfectly, so that teammate Born started to catch up in the race from 15th position. 

After two more yellow flags, Born crossed the finish line in tenth place thanks to his overtaking manoeuvres, several car retirements ahead of him and the right team strategy. The team thus achieved its best result of the 2024 season. Afterwards, the car with the number 50 was even classified in 7th position, as numerous penalties were imposed on vehicles in front of them. 

With this successful finish, the team and its two drivers can now enjoy a well deserved winter break, before the 2025 season starts again. 

Next weekend (21 - 23 October 2022), Moritz Löhner, who is well known from SIM Racing, will make a guest start in the ADAC Prototype Cup Germany together with his German driver colleague Lion Düker as part of the ADAC GT Masters weekend. 

 
At the Hockenheimring, the two young drivers will pilot a Ligier LMP3 prototype of the Reiter Engineering team. The team is by no means an unknown quantity on the scene. The team, based in Kirchanschöring, completed its first ever season with an LMP3 car this year and, in addition to two other podium finishes this season, was able to celebrate a victory at the final race of the Michelin Le Mans Cup last weekend and thus take second place overall in the team and driver championships. And in the ADAC Prototype Cup Germany, the team can already boast one victory and one third place.
 
Since Löhner and Düker know neither the race car nor the race format, the guest start will be a completely new experience for the two drivers.
 
Just two weeks after the season finale of the DTM Trophy, Moritz Löhner will climb back into a real cockpit. But this time he has to adjust to conditions that are new to him. In his motorsport career so far, the German has only gained experience in the GT4 class and will therefore use the first kilometers at the Hockenheimring to get to know the LMP3 prototype. In addition, he will have to share a car for the first time in his motorsport career.
 
The DTM Trophy driver will contest the weekend together with Lion Düker. The 20-year-old has experience in karting and in the Lamera Challenge so far, but was already able to show his potential there, as well as during a first test day in Cremona with the Ligier prototype and the Reiter Engineering team.
 
The races at the Hockenheimring will mark the end of the ADAC Prototype Cup Germany season. In the two free practices on Friday it will be important for the young aspiring drivers to adjust to the Ligier LMP3 prototype and to find together the right setup for both drivers. There will be two qualifying sessions (Friday and Sunday respectively), with only one driver completing a session at a time. The two races of the ADAC Prototype Cup Germany take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and last one hour each - with an obligatory driver change after about half the time.
 
Moritz Löhner: "After my DTM Trophy racing season was concluded at the Hockenheimring a week ago, I didn't really expect to be in the cockpit again so soon. So I'm all the more pleased to be coming back to the Hockenheimring and competing in an LMP3 prototype. Since my experience so far has only been limited to the GT4 class, I'm very excited about racing in LMP3."

Lion Düker: "I am very much looking forward to the weekend with the team and am grateful for the trust they have placed in me. After our test in Cremona, I can't wait to get into the car at Hockenheim and I'm especially happy to be able to compete with Moritz this weekend. I'm excited to see how we both get on with the LMP3 as it's a new challenge for both of us."

Sabrina Reiter: "After our great weekend at the Le Mans Cup in Portimao and the successes at the Nürburgring, we are even more pleased to be able to compete again in the last race of the season with these two young, up-and-coming drivers. Both have already shown in tests that they can handle the LMP3 well and of course we hope that we can take the momentum of the last victory to Hockenheim as well." 

Mads Siljehaug and Freddie Hunt take second place in first wet race for the team at spa after a passing by a competitor on the last lap.
 
Right before the race start the weather conditions have changed drastically and the race has been declared a wet race starting behind the safety car. 

After his pole in qualifying earlier on the day, Freddie Hunt lead the field as first into the race. After 15min behind the safety car the race went green and Freddie took of in front and made the most of his pole position. He pulled away from the rest of the field as he had a clear track in front of him with no spray. 

However, the safety car returned after just five minutes of green flag racing for further 22 minutes before the race could be resumed again. 

After some more laps, Freddie Hunt came into the pits to hand over the Ligier to Mads Siljehaug. Mads could rejoin the track with an 18 second lead, which he extended out to 30 seconds. 

The big gap in front of his competitors was not for long as the safety car had to return again. Mads made a good restart tough and was able to gain back 6 seconds in front of David Droux, on second place. 

With 5 minutes of the race remaining Droux has been able to close the gap and challenging Mads at every turn. Siljehaug defended his position and Droux was forced to keep trying to find a way past the white Ligier. Siljeahug defended his position until the very last moment until a minor mistake a few corners from home cost Mads the lead. Siljehaug tried to regain the advantage at the last corner but it wasn’t to be and after leading for the entire race, Mads and Freddie had to settle for second. 

The KTM X-BOW GT-XR is probably the closest you can get to a purebred race car in a road-legal vehicle. The super sportscar is the ideal lightweight and high-performance car for true individualists who want to experience untamed dynamics, radical design and pure enthusiasm in their everyday lives as well.

The basis for the KTM GT-XR, which is manufactured in Graz, Austria, is the KTM X-BOW GT2. The strengths of the race car are clear to see, with victories and title wins on international racetracks. All of the ideas, concepts and innovations for the KTM X-BOW GT-XR first had to be proven in a motorsport environment. Built on this successful foundation, every technical detail of the KTM X-BOW GT-XR has been developed to deliver absolute performance.

A super sportscar like no other

The result is a lightweight and aerodynamically efficient machine. Components tried and tested on the race track, such as the jet fighter canopy, the ultra-light carbon monocoque, the powerful five-cylinder engine and the removable steering wheel with integrated LED display are not available in this combination in any other road-legal super sportscar.

At the heart of the machine is the legendary turbocharged 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine manufactured by Audi AG. It is more compact, lighter, more efficient and at the same time more powerful than comparable engines. With enormous amounts of torque available at low revs and its characteristic tone, the engine is a perfect match with the KTM X-BOW GT-XR’s radical philosophy. The electronically controlled seven-speed direct-shift gearbox (DSG) and a mechanical motorsport differential guarantees ultra-rapid shifting without dropping torque and limitless performance delivery to both rear wheels equally.

In the development of the KTM X-BOW GT-XR, the focus was on the essentials – without sacrificing unique features. Thanks to its puristic lightweight construction philosophy and the extensive use of carbon-fibre composite material, for example with the carbon monocoque, the super sportscar weighs only 1,130 kilograms (kerb weight), making every detail of this super sportscar is READY TO RACE.

Highest safety standards from motorsport

The exceptionally strong carbon monocoque is also a guarantee for the extraordinary safety standard of the KTM X-BOW GT-XR as well as the lightweight, extremely resistant roof construction – the jet fighter canopy. It consists of a carbon frame with a windscreen and separate glass doors that can also be opened to the left- and right-hand side. It can withstand roughly six times its own weight and can be opened and closed with ease using the remote control on the car key. The immense power of the super sportscar is braked by its lightweight monoblock fixed calliper brake system made from aluminium. Another safety feature is the carbon bucket seat, made entirely of carbon fibre composite material. It is extremely lightweight, offers strong support and provides reliable feedback to the driver in any situation. Thanks to the highly resilient four-point safety harness driver and passenger remain rooted to their seats even in extreme situations.

Perfection moulded into form

Even at first glance there is no doubt: the KTM X-BOW GT-XR is one of the most uncompromising super sportscars for the street. Its exciting design from KISKA combines outstanding performance with purist and provocative aesthetics. According to the motto "less is more", every unnecessary element has been avoided. Instead, the focus is on an unmistakable design language that relies on clear lines, sharp edges and smooth surfaces – wrapped in a silky-looking carbon outer skin. From the cutting vehicle front to the low-slung, wide chassis with its streamlined jet fighter canopy to the open rear, every component on the KTM X-BOW GT-XR radiates pure dynamism.

Aerodynamically efficient down to the smallest detail

The aerodynamics are also clearly derived from the race car, the highly successful KTM X-BOW GT2. Every detail has been designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. From the wedge-like body shape and the sleek and streamlined front surface of the car to the aerodynamically optimised wheel suspension, a floor section designed to maximise ground effect and the rear diffusor and streamlined wing, every effort has gone into to achieving the maximum amount of downforce at the lowest possible air resistance.

The new AirCurtain system is a world-first in a road-legal car and has been developed to create an aerodynamic ground effect that helps the car stick to the road. Vortices generated by the front spoiler and routed around the floor create a seal of air underneath the car and enhance the aerodynamic effect even further. The car’s low centre of gravity, coupled with the kind of aerodynamics and agile handling usually only seen on the race track, make the KTM X-BOW GT-XR a super sportscar that genuinely is READY TO RACE.

Comfort features for everyday use

Despite its outstanding driving performance, clever comfort features make the KTM X-BOW GT-XR fit for everyday use. Thanks to its low weight, economical engine and large fuel capacity, it is possible to go on long tours with distances up to 1,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, luggage can be stowed safely in the 160-litre boot. The individually designed, custom-fitted luggage items, developed in cooperation with the traditional brand Meindl, are available as an option.

The electrically assisted progressive power steering allows the driver to effortlessly drive the KTM X-BOW GT-XR over winding streets. At the same time, views can be enjoyed from the air-conditioned interior, while the camera rear-view mirror system – comprising a digital rear view mirror wide-angle parking camera and integrated LED interior light – provides the perfect all-round view. The digital rear view mirror can display the video from the rear view mirror camera system as well as the feed from the wide-angle parking camera, which is positioned lower down.

The smartphone as control centre also finds its appropriate place in the KTM X-BOW GT-XR. The centre console features a Quadlock® bracket that holds the device firmly in place, keeps it within reach and provides inductive charging. Two additional USB-C connections are also available for charging purposes. The smartphone can be connected to the vehicle and the sound system via Bluetooth pairing.

Strikingly high quality standards to redefine driving pleasure

Outstanding precision and build quality are the product of perfectly designed and coordinated production systems and processes. That's why the KTM X-BOW GT-XR is manufactured at the Graz plant – one of the most high-tech small-series automotive factories in the world – with its sophisticated vehicle logistics. Around 100 KTM X-BOW units are produced in the variants R, RR, GT4, GT, GTX and GT2 – and now also GT-XR – by a small team of specialists in accordance with outstanding standards of precision. Due to the limited edition, only a few KTM X-BOW GT-XR are still available in the 2023 model year. The most spectacular super sportscar on the market may be at the cutting edge of development, but it continues to be assembled by hand. Each and every KTM X-BOW is made with the greatest of care and a wealth of expertise, in accordance with the strictest quality standards.

The new KTM X-BOW GT-XR can be ordered now and starts at €284,900 (plus country-specific taxes and import duties). By means of European small series approval, the vehicle is available and approved for street-legal use throughout Europe.