2012 KTM X-BOW R

The KTM X-Bow, pronounced crossbow, is an ultra-light sports car for road and track use, produced by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008 as the first car in their production range and was developed in collaboration with Kiska Design, Audi, and Dallara using a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0 litre Audi engine. Originally, KTM planned a production of 500 units per year, however, the company increased production to 1,000 cars a year and built a new plant near Graz due to the high demand.

On its launch in 2008 Top Gear awarded the X-Bow the coveted Sports Car of the Year title and in a 2012 episode of Top Gear, during a segment on track day cars, Jeremy Clarkson stated "It's like driving on superglue", alluding to the phenomenal grip, which is no doubt reassuring in a car that can arrive at 60mph in a mere 3.9 seconds.

This two owner, UK right hand drive car, was owned by KTM themselves and used as the showroom display vehicle, and naturally being a showpiece car they didn't stint themselves when it came to the options list.

This car features Factory upgraded Turbo actuatorsFactory Remap Upgrade to 325 bhpQuick ShifterSports ExhaustPerformance Pack 1Performance SuspensionHard Sports SpringsMichelin PS3 Summer TyresAlloy WheelsRacing Brake Discs with Racing PadsAdjustable Brake BalanceAerodynamic Pack 1Carbon FendersRacing Rollover StructureRacing Headlight Covers With a mere 850 miles indicated and no track day history of which the vendor is aware, the car also comes with an outdoor cover, cockpit cover, two dedicated KTM Road Helmets, steering wheel bag and cabin intercom system. We are told that the retail price of this car with the options specified was over £80,000 when new so, as such, the little "Road Rocket" offered here offers phenomenal value for money. It has an MoT until June 2016 and the private registration is included. Christmas is of course, just round the corner...