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So this thing is really ******* quick

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  1. frefan

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    #1 frefan, Jul 15, 2009
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    While riding in the alps last week on a sportbike, this thing appeared in my mirrors. I was a bit surprised to see a car behind me, as any decent rider can easily pass even the quickest of cars in the alps, because right after a hairpin turn the power to weight ratio is in your favor and its very easy to pass even a turbo porsche. but not this one -- I let it pass because I wanted to see what the hell it was, and then I had a difficult time keeping up with it (I was riding 2 up). I want one ;)
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  2. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 Bas, Jul 15, 2009
    I prefer the ariel atom myself. Cheaper than the xbox, quicker too (thats what one wants from these cars no?)! Also you can get the option for a windscreen these days:)
     
  3. PapaiK

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    #3 PapaiK, Jul 15, 2009
    Looks very wild, I quite like it. How much do these weigh?
     
  4. big.bryant

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    #4 big.bryant, Jul 15, 2009
    I too would take the Ariel Atom but nice find...

    How did it sound?
     
  5. ExoticSpotter

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    #5 ExoticSpotter, Jul 15, 2009
    How the heck were you taking pictures while you were riding the bike?

    Anyways, those are extremely impressive pictures of a very rare car! I'm glad to see them riding out on the street, especially through the Alps...I can only imagine how fantastic those roads are...the North Georgia mountains are a real treat as well! If you ever get a chance to spend time on the East Coast you should bring the bike.
     
  6. LMPDesigner

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    #6 LMPDesigner, Jul 15, 2009
    Go for a Lotus 2-Eleven instead. Better looking, quicker and more involving. Every track test has 2-Eleven as best trackcar ever made! I have driven all of these and 2-Eleven is truly special.
     
  7. wax

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    #7 wax, Jul 15, 2009
    Hey, frefan - that kid in the mustard-yellow shirt - he look like he'll ever be the same?
     
  8. anunakki

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    #8 anunakki, Jul 15, 2009
    Never seen one of those before...really cool !

    Now THAt is a car for someone that fancies themselves a real driver...
     
  9. TheMayor

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    #9 TheMayor, Jul 15, 2009
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  10. 355dreamer

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    #10 355dreamer, Jul 15, 2009
    IDK what that is, but it looks 1000x cooler than the Ariel Atom.
     
  11. CAS

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    #11 CAS, Jul 15, 2009
    VERY cool car. I love all of the exposed CF bodywork.
     
  12. Axecent

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    #12 Axecent, Jul 15, 2009
    Austrian KTM X-BOW.
     
  13. S Brake

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    #13 S Brake, Jul 15, 2009
    I've never seen a bare CF XBow, looks pretty mean.
     
  14. agup48

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    #14 agup48, Jul 16, 2009
    KTM makes some mean cars. Their bikes are really nice.
     
  15. beast

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  17. TestShoot

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    #17 TestShoot, Jul 16, 2009
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    #18 texasmr2, Jul 17, 2009
    That thing is totally sic and I MUST HAVE ONE!!!!!! Thank's for sharing.
     
  19. mattymouse33

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    #19 mattymouse33, Jul 17, 2009
    I would have it over the Atom.

    Shoot i cant upload pictures :(
     
  20. TestShoot

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    #20 TestShoot, Jul 17, 2009
    Yeah MM, me too. I don't think it is feeling more secure and safe than the Atom, I think for me it feels more complete, and to see it rip around when you are riding on a bike, that must have been a great sight!
     
  21. BT

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    #21 BT, Jul 17, 2009
    There is a nice little site with lots of info on the various cars (KTM X-bow, Ariel Atom, RCR SL-R, Sonic7) run by a guy from Idaho named Karlo www.exocars.net .
    Check it out, some interesting stuff is becoming available stateside for relatively low dollars.
    :)
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  22. whart

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    #22 whart, Jul 17, 2009
    What a spectacular place to ride/drive. What kind of bike?
     

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