The recent Autosport International Show saw the worldwide launch of the all new TDv6 diesel Wildcat, which is manufactured by Plymouth based Qt Services.

This addition to the Wildcat range adds a new dimension to Qt's lineup of these extreme off-road race cars. Taken from the Land Rover Discovery 4, the 3.0-litre twin turbo has raised the bar in terms of performance for vehicles in this field of motorsport.

Qt Services is the first manufacturer to successfully integrate this new powerplant into a race car. Qt's managing director Dave Marsh said: "This new engine has exceeded our expectations. Delivering 316hp and 513 ft/lb of torque it produces more than enough power to deal with the toughest off road conditions in the world". Working closely with their electronics and transmission specialists, the integration of the engine has worked well and Qt are looking forward to having two of the new Diesel cars racing in the Touareg Rally, which starts in Spain in March. There has been strong interest from around the world in this new package and Qt are pleased to be able to officially launch the car at the prestigious Autosport show.

Qt Services, formed in 1996, is run by an experienced team of off-road engineers for enthusiasts. They are able to offer a range of specialist products for both the standard and competition off road vehicle.

Many of the products in the range are designed and manufactured in-house and have been extensively tested at international competition level enabling customers to benefit from the increased reliability and performance which it brings.

Qt has been developing the Wildcat for four years having purchased the rights from Bowler Off Road. The company is now the sole manufacturers of the Wildcat and distributors on an extensive range of dedicated parts.

The company has also embarked on an intensive development programme for the Wildcat, the results of which have been demonstrated worldwide in competitive success.