Engineering:HTT Pléthore
| HTT Pléthore | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | HTT Automobile |
| Production | 2010-present |
| Assembly | Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada |
| Designer | Luc Chartrand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door 3-seater, central driving position coupe |
| Layout | Mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tremec manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 294 cm (115.7 in) |
| Length | 452 cm (178.0 in) |
| Width | 222 cm (87.4 in) |
| Height | 112 cm (44.1 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) |
The HTT Pléthore was supposed to be the first Canada supercar, developed and produced by HTT Automobile in Quebec, Canada . However, the company has been inactive in recent years.
History
It debuted at the 2007 Montreal International Auto Show as a pre-production prototype under the name "Locus Pléthore", under the supervision of Luc Chartrand.[1] It has a supercharged 6.2L V8 LS9 with 750 hp (559 kW) and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque or an optional high performance homemade V8 engine with 1,100 hp (820 kW). This engine is supported by Pratt & Miller[2] and based on the supercharged V8 from the Corvette ZR1.[3] The chassis and body are made entirely out of carbon fibre with no engine subframe, resulting in the chassis being exceptionally rigid.[4] The car will weigh approximately 1,089 kg (2,401 lb) and, if mated to the 1,100 hp (820 kW) engine, will have a power-to-weight ratio equivalent to that of a Formula One race car. Two prototypes were constructed, the second suggests a center seating position previously featured in the McLaren F1, 1966 Ferrari 365 P prototype, and the 1969 Bizzarrini Manta Concept.[4][5] HTT Automobile planned to custom build a limited lifetime production run of 99 Pléthores.[6]
Debut
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On February 16, 2011, the Pléthore was featured on CBC's Dragon's Den.[7] Sébastien Forest & Carl Descoteaux put forward their pitch for Canada's first supercar, asking $1.5 million for 20% of their company.[4][8] Subject to completion of due diligence, W. Brett Wilson and Robert Herjavec offered to become partners in the company by purchasing 20% of the company for $1 million, providing an additional $500,000 in loans, and acquiring the rights to purchase 3 Pléthores at cost, including the first car to be sold in Canada.[4] This deal fell through after the transmission failed during a test drive,[9] however an unidentified party stepped in after their television appearance with the necessary funding. HTT planned to make 6-7 cars a year, with 6 cars registered as pre-sold. The HTT Pléthore also made an appearance in the video game Asphalt 8.[10]
Resurgence
In 2013, the HTT Pléthore was revamped to the previous model with an even more powerful engine. HTT called it the LC-1300, for its supposed 1,300 horsepower as a 8.2L V10 taken from the Dodge Viper.
References
- ↑ "2007 Locus Plethore Prototype". Supercars. http://www.supercars.net/cars/3723.html. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ "HTT Pléthore's competencies". HTT Automobile. http://www.httsupercar.com/competencies.html.
- ↑ "Canada’s ultimate supercar - 2009". BBC TopGear. 2009-11-11. http://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercar/htt-plethore-news-canadas-ultimate-supercar-2009.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Mary Teresa Bitti (2011-02-21). "Dragons breathe fire into Plethore". Driving.ca. http://www.driving.ca/Dragons+breathe+fire+into+Plethore/4325117/story.html. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ Noah Joseph (2007-01-19). "Montreal Auto Show: Locus Plethore supercar unveiled...almost". Auto Blog. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/montreal-auto-show-locus-plethore-supercar-unveiled-almost/. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ "Top 5 Obscure Supercars". CarBuzz
- ↑ Paul Choi (2011-02-17). "Speed thrills as supercar dazzles Toronto AutoShow". The Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2011/02/17/speed_thrills_as_supercar_dazzles_toronto_autoshow.html. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ Bryan Borzykowski. "Business plan: Can a Canadian company make the next Bugatti?". Profit Guide. http://www.profitguide.com/manage-grow/success-stories/business-plan-can-a-canadian-company-make-the-next-bugatti-29744. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ David Booth. "Coming soon: Canadian hypercars". MSN Autos. http://autos.ca.msn.com/editors-picks/article.aspx?cp-documentid=28220553. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ "Chilling Performance: HTT Plethore LC-750 Supercar". WorldCarShows. 2011-03-08. http://www.worldcarshows.org/chilling-performance-htt-plethore-lc-750-supercar.
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