HTT Pléthore

HTT Pléthore
Overview
ManufacturerHTT Automobile
Production2010
AssemblySaint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
DesignerLuc Chartrand
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door 3-seater, central driving position coupe
LayoutMid engine, rear-wheel drive
DoorsScissor
Powertrain
Engine6.2 L V8
Transmission6-speed Tremec manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase294 cm (115.7 in)
Length452 cm (178.0 in)
Width222 cm (87.4 in)
Height112 cm (44.1 in)
Curb weight1,134 kg (2,500 lb)

The HTT Pléthore was a Canadian concept car, developed and produced by HTT Automobile in Quebec.

History

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A HTT Pléthore with its doors open upward.

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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HTT Plethore LC 750

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: Airborne.[10]

Resurgence

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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 8.2L V10 taken from the Dodge Viper.

References

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  1. ^ "2007 Locus Plethore Prototype". Supercars. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  2. ^ "HTT Pléthore's competencies". HTT Automobile.
  3. ^ "Canada's ultimate supercar - 2009". BBC TopGear. 2009-11-11.
  4. ^ a b c d Mary Teresa Bitti (2011-02-21). "Dragons breathe fire into Plethore". Driving.ca. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  5. ^ Noah Joseph (2007-01-19). "Montreal Auto Show: Locus Plethore supercar unveiled...almost". Auto Blog. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  6. ^ "Top 5 Obscure Supercars"[permanent dead link‍]. CarBuzz
  7. ^ Paul Choi (2011-02-17). "Speed thrills as supercar dazzles Toronto AutoShow". The Star. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  8. ^ Bryan Borzykowski. "Business plan: Can a Canadian company make the next Bugatti?". Profit Guide. Archived from the original on 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  9. ^ David Booth. "Coming soon: Canadian hypercars". MSN Autos. Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  10. ^ "Chilling Performance: HTT Plethore LC-750 Supercar". WorldCarShows. 2011-03-08. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
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