A KTM X-BOW GTX racer has been unleashed that costs €230,000 ($A380,000), weighs just 1048kg and is quicker around a track than almost any million-dollar hypercar you care to name.
Thanks to that miniscule kerb weight and motorsport-derived aerodynamics, KTM doesn't need big power to offer epic performance, with the car-maker using Audi's latest turbocharged 2.5-litre inline five-cylinder that pumps out a respectable 390kW and 650Nm of torque.
Instead of a slow-shifting manual, the KTM gets a sequential six-speed Hollinger gearbox that channels all that might to the road via a mechanical limited-slip differential.
Based on the Austrian brand's skeletal X-BOW roadster, the new KTM X-BOW GTX shares its ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre structure and body panels but gets a single-piece jet-fighter-style canopy that features individual glass escape doors to aid exit if you find the nose buried in a tyre wall.
Speaking of which, since the X-BOW GTX has been made for amateur track day enthusiasts and semi- and professional racers, safety has taken a priority in the two-seater racer's construction.
Not only is the carbon-fibre monocoque extremely rigid, there's a full FIA-approved roll cage that features extra protective side struts and a full cross bracing behind the two seats.
KTM has also subjected the GTX to rollover crash tests.
Tailoring the GTX handling to differing driving styles and skillsets, the KTM gets fully adjustable pushrod suspension that includes adjustable anti-roll bars. There's also an eight-way adjustable traction control system and 10-way adjustable ABS brakes.
Homologated to compete in GT racing, the GTX also comes with a massive 120-litre fuel tank to ensure the little KTM is competitive in endurance races.
Other pure-racer touches include an on-board air jacking system, data logger and Le Mans racer electric shifter, instead of the heavier slower hydraulic shifting mechanism.
Instead of traditional rear-view mirrors, the GTX relies on a pair of rear-view cameras that project the view behind on two screens to the right and left of the cabin.
Stump up the cash for the KTM X-BOW GTX and you get a free factory seat-fitting and custom six-point harness thrown in.
It's thought that both the KTM X-BOW GTX and the closely-related GT4 racer recently released could spin off road-going versions for those who love the pace and handling of the regular X-BOW but find it a little too draughty.