After a series of spy shots, KTM finally introduced the X-Bow GT-XR as a road-legal version on par with the GT2 race car.
Developed with a Batmobile-style canopy, this track-focused model with a license plate is touted as "the most uncompromising super sports car for the road."
This low-slung coupe can be said to be the pinnacle of the history of the X-Bow, which began in 2008. The frame is represented by a full carbon fiber monocoque.
The GT-XR has an impressive dry weight of just 1,250 kilograms (2,755 pounds) and a large fuel tank that can hold 96 liters for a range of up to 621 miles (1,000 kilometers).
The canopy we mentioned earlier is electrically operated and even has a soft-close function like the doors and trunk of a luxury car.
Of course, the car is rear-wheel drive and offers a limited-slip differential for optimal power delivery.
At the heart of the KTM X-Bow GT-XR is Audi's proven 2.5 TFSI engine.
The turbocharged inline-five unit produces 493 horsepower (368 kilowatts) at 6,350 rpm and 581 Newton-meters (429 pound-feet) of torque at 5,550 rpm.
That's a much bigger figure than you'd get under the hood of an RS3 or TT RS.
Also sourced from the Volkswagen Group is the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DQ500).
It takes just 3.4 seconds to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standstill, top speed is listed at 174 mph (280 km/h).
To avoid undercarriage, KTM optionally equipped the GT-XR with a hydraulic lift system on the front axle.
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The suspension uses Sachs dampers and the driver can adjust the ride height at the front and rear.
KTM says the vehicle's weight is distributed 44:56 front/rear, while ceramic brakes are available at an additional cost.
The full carbon fiber body is hand-painted and there are two bucket seats inside, where screens display footage captured by the side cameras in place of mirrors.
Produced at the same factory in Graz where other X-Bow derivatives are being built, the Audi-powered GT-XR is priced at 284,900 euros.
That includes center lock wheels, plus a catalytic converter and silencer for the stainless steel exhaust system.
The Austrian manufacturer makes around 100 examples of the X-Bow each year, meaning the new variant will be a rare sight on public roads.
