Wildcat 300STR
15th June, 2010
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Wildcat 300STR
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Since Qt Services took over production of the
Wildcat, they have developed and launched what can only be described as the meanest road legal
off-road vehicle, equally at home in the City of London as it would be in the deserts of North
Africa.
Powered by an ultra-reliable, 4 litre Rover V8, the 300STR is capable of 3-figure speeds
over completely unmade terrain. The secret of the success of this model is the suppleness of
its chassis and suspension, derived from its big brothers that compete in 'raid' events such
as the gruelling Dakar Rally, which makes it surprisingly easy and comfortable to drive. And
in spite of its incredible performance figures, the Wildcat manages to achieve a good balance
between performance and economy.
The car pictured not only has the usual Wildcat features that make it almost unbreakable –
fully welded tubular chassis, 4-wheel drive, 5-point harnesses, heavy duty differentials and
drive-shafts - but also creature comforts such as air conditioning, bluetooth, iPod dock and
stereo hi-fi. The boss of Qt Services, Dave Marsh, denies his wife wanted one modified for
shopping but does admit to the chassis' versatility allowing for a certain amount of
customising: "If you consider that the 300STR is essentially a two-seater, there are a
number of options open to you and this first production 300STR has been specified with rear
storage for the new owner's golf clubs. We'd love to be there when he rocks up to the
clubhouse and parks it next to the Astons and Mercedes! Definitely a head-turner."
Depending on your style of driving, there are three Wildcat variants to choose from - the
300STR (described here), the 400NSR which is a full competition model designed for hill
rallies and tout terrain events and the top spec 500DKR which has the full rally raid package
for serious and seasoned competitors.
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About Qt Services Ltd
Qt Services is a UK-based company well established in the off road competition market.
Formed in 1996, it is run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts who are able to offer a range of
specialist products for both the standard and competition off road vehicle.
Many of the products in their range are designed and manufactured in-house and have been
extensively tested at national competition level enabling customers to benefit from the
increased reliability and performance which it brings.
In 2007, Qt purchased the rights to the Wildcat brand from Bowler Offroad and are now the
sole manufacturers of the Wildcat and distributors of an extensive range of dedicated parts.
Qt have also embarked on an intensive development programme for the Wildcat, the results of
which are being brought through to market now.
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