| Manufacturer | HTT Automobile |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010- |
| Assembly | Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada |
| Body style | 2-door 3-seat coupe |
| Layout | Mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 6.2 L V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Tremec manual |
| 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) |
| Designer | Luc Chartrand |
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 .
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It debuted at the 2007 Montreal International Auto Show 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 (560 kW) (torque 655 lb·ft (888 N·m))(claimed on the HTT website) was displayed or an optional high performance home made engine of 1,100 hp (820 kW). 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 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 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.
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.CAD.
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 dollars 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. [1] HTT plans to make 6-7 cars a year with 6 cars registered as pre-sold. [2]