Locus Plethore
Encyclopedia
The HTT Pléthore is the first Canadian
supercar
. It used to be called "Locus Plethore". It is developed by HTT Automobile in Quebec
, Canada
, and is led by Mr.Sebastien Forest .
as a preproduction foam prototype
. Chartrand and HTT Technologies have been developing collapsible steering wheel
for champ cars and mastering composite chassis reconstruction for Ferraris and Lamborghinis. This is the first Canadian super car ever. Beside it, a supercharged V8 6.2L powered 750 hp (torque 655 lbft)(claimed on the HTT website) was displayed or an optional high performance home made engine of 1100 hp. The chassis
and body is made entirely out of carbon fibre with no engine subframe hence the chassis is exceptionally rigid. The car will weigh approximately 1089 kg (2,401 lb) and, if mated to the 1300 hp 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 only the McLaren F1
, 1966 Ferrari 365
P prototype, and the 1969 Bizzarrini Manta Concept. HTT Technologies will hand make a max of 50 Pléthores a year at a small factory at the St.Eustache Raceway near Montreal
. At the Montreal 2011 Auto Show, Chartrand claimed that 7 Pléthores had already been ordered.
.
for 20% of their company. W. Brett Wilson
and Robert Herjavec became partners in the company by purchasing 20% of the company for $1 million dollars, 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. HTT plans to make 6-7 cars a year with 6 cars registered as pre-sold.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
supercar
Supercar
Supercar is a term used most often to describe an expensive high end car. It has been defined specifically as "a very expensive, fast or powerful car"...
. It used to be called "Locus Plethore". It is developed by HTT Automobile in Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, and is led by Mr.Sebastien Forest .
History
It debuted at the 2007 Montreal International Auto ShowMontreal International Auto Show
The Montreal International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in for 10 days in mid-to-late January in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It usually takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal....
as a preproduction foam prototype
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον , "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος , "original, primitive", from πρῶτος , "first" and τύπος ,...
. Chartrand and HTT Technologies have been developing collapsible steering wheel
Steering wheel
A steering wheel is a type of steering control in vehicles and vessels ....
for champ cars and mastering composite chassis reconstruction for Ferraris and Lamborghinis. This is the first Canadian super car ever. Beside it, a supercharged V8 6.2L powered 750 hp (torque 655 lbft)(claimed on the HTT website) was displayed or an optional high performance home made engine of 1100 hp. The chassis
Chassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
and body is made entirely out of carbon fibre with no engine subframe hence the chassis is exceptionally rigid. The car will weigh approximately 1089 kg (2,401 lb) and, if mated to the 1300 hp engine, will have a power-to-weight ratio equivalent to that of a Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
race car. Two prototypes were constructed, the second suggests a centre seating position previously featured in only the McLaren F1
McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 is a supercar designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. Originally a concept conceived by Gordon Murray, he convinced Ron Dennis to back the project and engaged Peter Stevens to design the exterior of the car...
, 1966 Ferrari 365
Ferrari 365
The Ferrari 365 is Ferrari's large FR layout grand tourer and 2+2 line. Introduced at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, it replaced the 330 and 500 Superfast. Featuring evolutionary Pininfarina styling, it is nevertheless often overshadowed by its famous successor, the sharp-creased 365 GTB/4...
P prototype, and the 1969 Bizzarrini Manta Concept. HTT Technologies will hand make a max of 50 Pléthores a year at a small factory at the St.Eustache Raceway near Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
. At the Montreal 2011 Auto Show, Chartrand claimed that 7 Pléthores had already been ordered.
Retail
As of February 23, 2011, orders for the production version of the car are being taken for a 2010 debut. The car retails for $800 000.CADCanadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
.
Business
On February 16, 2011, was featured on CBC's The Dragon's Den. The duo from Montreal, QC, Sébastien Forest & Carl Descoteaux put forward their pitch for Canada's first supercar, asking $1.5 million dollarsCanadian dollar
The Canadian dollar is the currency of Canada. As of 2007, the Canadian dollar is the 7th most traded currency in the world. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies...
for 20% of their company. W. Brett Wilson
W. Brett Wilson
Brett Wilson is a Canadian entrepreneur, member of the Order of Canada, philanthropist and the lead deal making panellist or "Dragon" of all-time on CBC's Gemini Award-winning Dragons' Den. Wilson was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan...
and Robert Herjavec became partners in the company by purchasing 20% of the company for $1 million dollars, 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. HTT plans to make 6-7 cars a year with 6 cars registered as pre-sold.