HTT Pléthore

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 with 750 hp (559 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 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 1,300 hp (969 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 planned to custom build a limited lifetime production run of 99 Pléthores.[6]

Debut

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 maked an appearance in the video game Asphalt 8: Airborne.[10]