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Darkened Carbon Fiber Cars

KTM's Black Edition Car is Covered In Black Carbon Fiber

— March 8, 2016 — Autos
There have been a multitude of interesting versions of the KTM X-Bow ever since the car was first inaugurated back in 2008, but this Black Edition car is both the most simply conceived and most beautiful of the lot from an aesthetic point of view. This particular vehicle is sheathed entirely in gorgeous black carbon fiber that gives it a sleek and seductive look.

In terms of performance, this Black Edition car features a power setup that is capable of pumping out 320 horsepower, giving it a considerable 20 horsepower advantage over the GT4. Seeing as how this vehicle weighs in at only 1,867 pounds, it's unsurprising that it's capable of zooming from zero to 60 miles per hour in only 4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 235 km/h.

This is a vehicle that offers both magnificent performance and a gorgeous appearance in one package, with the sheer simplicity of black carbon fiber giving this vehicle a special allure.





Trend Themes
1. Carbon Fiber Cars - Darkened carbon fiber cars offer a sleek and seductive look, creating disruption in the automotive industry.
2. Performance Upgrades - Vehicles with power setups capable of pumping out more horsepower offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
3. Weight Reduction - Lightweight cars that weigh less than 2,000 pounds provide disruptive innovation opportunities for improved performance and fuel efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of darkened carbon fiber cars and performance upgrades.
2. Luxury Goods - Luxury goods industry can tap into the allure of sleek black carbon fiber cars to create unique and high-end products.
3. Materials - The materials industry can explore lightweight and durable carbon fiber solutions for application in various sectors, including automotive and aerospace.
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