# Revolutionary Futuristic Racecars KTM and Design Students Upgrade Face of Racing By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designing-fast-ktm-and-students-upgrade-face-of-racing References: [fh-joanneum.at](http://www.fh-joanneum.at/aw/home/Studienangebot/fachbereich_information_design_technologien/ide/Forschung_Entwicklung/projekte/~bmtu/ktm_superbrand_--_de-sign_mail/?lan=en) KTM, an Austrian company that designs machines with two, three, four, and no wheels are showing some mind-blowing vehicles for land, air and water. KTM is a crew of racers at heart, so it’s no surprise that these machines are race-worthy. Here are some concepts from industrial design students at FH JOANNEUM University: 1. KTM AX - A radical [off-road four-wheel vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2) concept 2. KTM sr 85 Deuce - An environmentally-friendly lightweight vehicle 3. KTM CX - A [racing vehicle that brings motocross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-ye-01) to the water 4. KTM 360° - A super-light, silent [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) 5. KTM Ascender Flight Vehicle - A gas turbine-propelled flying vehicle 6. KTM Barracuda - A hydrofoil boat ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Racecars:** Designing unique and creative automobiles that revolutionize conventional car manufacturing and functionality. - **Off-road Vehicles:** Developing advanced off-road vehicles with enhanced stability, maneuverability and safety features. - **Green Racing:** Designing eco-friendly race cars that optimize speed and weight while minimizing environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Revolutionizing the car industry by incorporating innovative and futuristic designs with the latest technology. - **Marine and Boat Manufacturing:** Incorporating new hydrofoil technology and advanced design to create more efficient and futuristic watercrafts. - **Electric Vehicles:** Developing efficient electric bikes and other vehicles that contribute to sustainable transportation and reduce carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inaugural Four-Wheel Road Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-bow-gt-xr.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [3D-Printed Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabund-moto-2022-ktm-freeride-exc.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md) - [Premium Collaborative Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajaj-ktm.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Young Rider-Focused E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-sx-e-3.md) - [Futuristic Concept Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-motorcycle1.md)