This Isn't Your Traditional Supercar, Although You May Be Excused if You Want It

We won't judge you if you are. After all, it's the car virus that unites us all. What we would like to know is the make and model of the ride that keeps you up at night. Chances are KTM's toys aren't on your bucket list, yet they should be. Yeah, they do tend to cost a lot of money, but if you can afford them, you'd get a great bang for the buck, as they're usually more extreme than the traditional track-focused models.

Case in point, say hello to the KTM X-Bow GT-XR. It is the ultimate street-legal version of the regular X-Bow, which is similar to the GT2 and GTX racers. Presented almost one and a half years ago, it boasts the typical wedge design that exotic models are known for, and beneath the aggressive skin that makes it look like a fighter jet for the rear lies a carbon fiber monocoque and high-strength tubular steel. These help keep the weight in check, as it tips the scales at only 2,491 pounds (1,130 kg) dry.

The X-Bow's powertrains include a pair of Audi-sourced engines, a 2.0L straight-four, and the mighty 2.5L five-banger. And it is the latter that powers the GT-XR, even if the vehicle could have made do with the former, too. According to the spec sheet, it produces 493 hp (500 ps/368 kW) at 6,350 rpm in this case and has 429 pound-feet (581 Nm) of torque at 5,550 rpm.

A seven-speed direct-shift gearbox delivers everything to the rear wheels. The model also has a motorsport-inspired limited-slip differential. Its straight-line performance may not be mind-blowing when compared to some of the fastest vehicles on the planet, but it is still impressive. The 0-62 mph (0 to 100 kph) takes 3.4 seconds and has a 174 mph (280 kph) top speed.

KTM says the X-Bow GT-XR measures 182.1 inches (4,626 mm) in length, 84.4 inches (2,041 mm) in width, and 45.8 inches (1,164 mm) in height. It has 112.2 inches (2,850 mm) between the axles and rides on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, wrapped in 235/35 and 295/35 tires, respectively. They also quote a nearly perfect weight distribution of 44:56 front to rear. The car has a 25.4 gallon (96-liter) fuel tank and an autonomy of up to 621 miles (1,000 km).

The great autonomy on a full tank, as well as the electrically-assisted progressive power steering and a few other bits and bobs, make it a perfect daily driver, according to the Austrian company. Should you need to clear some speed bumps or steep driveways, then you can fit yours with a hydraulic system that can lift the nose by three and a half inches (90 mm) at the push of a button.

Around 100 units of the X-Bow come to life at the automaker's factory in Graz, Austria, and these include the R, RR, GT4, GT, GTX, GT2, and GT-XR. As a result, the chances of ever encountering one on the road are slim, and even if you do, it will likely feature different looks. But how much do you want one in your life? If you said a lot, then you should know that the X-Bow GT-XR pictured above is looking for a new home.

Finished in purple, riding on black alloys, and having a black interior under the canopy, with lots of suede and carbon fiber, as well as a removable steering wheel and a few other things, it only has the delivery miles under its belt. There is nothing about the first registration in the ad that we will get to in a moment, so you will be the first one to put it through its paces on the road.

But how much would you have to fork out in order to buy this brand-new KTM X-Bow GT-XR? A lot of money. In fact, it makes the punchier and more exotic Ferrari 296 GTB look affordable by comparison. The Prancing Horse's model starts at almost $350,000, and this Austrian beast is €471,002. We're curious how they came up with the two euros, and you're probably wondering what it means in U.S. dollars. The answer is a little over $510,000 at the current exchange rates.

That's a lot of money for a vehicle that only a select few can recognize in the open, and as fun as it may be, I’d get a more popular supercar instead. That way, I wouldn't have to constantly tell people what it is and what it can do. But would you buy it? If you said yes, you may want to check out the Hollmann International listing here.