HTT Pléthore
| Pléthore | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | HTT Automobile |
| Production | 2010- |
| Assembly | Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada |
| Designer | Luc Chartrand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door 3-seater, central driving position coupe |
| Layout | Mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
| 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) |
| Curb weight | 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) |
The HTT Pléthore is the first Canadian supercar, developed and produced by HTT Automobile in Quebec, Canada.
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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 with 750 hp (560 kW) and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque or an optional high performance home made engine with 1,100 hp (820 kW). This engine is supported by Pratt & Miller[2] and based 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 1,300 hp (970 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 centre seating position previously featured in the McLaren F1, 1966 Ferrari 365 P prototype, and the 1969 Bizzarrini Manta Concept.[4][5] HTT Automobile will custom build a limited lifetime production run of 99 Pléthores.
Debut
On February 16, 2011, the Pléthore was featured on CBC's The Dragon's Den.[6] Sébastien Forest & Carl Descoteaux put forward their pitch for Canada's first supercar, asking $1.5 million dollars for 20% of their company.[4][7] 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 Plethores at cost, including the first car to be sold in Canada.[4] This deal fell through after the transmission failed during a test drive,[8] however an unidentified party stepped in after their television appearance with the necessary funding. HTT plans to make 6-7 cars a year with 6 cars registered as pre-sold.[9]
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