Not only is the Plethore a car that looks the part, drives the wheels off its chassis and offers limited production exclusivity, this car is potentially the first super-car to be launched successfully out of Canada. Others have attempted, notably the Motion Concept Vehicle creation, but the feat never really achieved any concrete success. With star appearances at SEMA and International Auto Shows, the hype is building and it's only a matter of time now for owners to get their high tech toy in their driveways. HTT says it plans to limit production to 50 units per year, but has a long ways to reach those numbers. First year of production should see 8 models roll out.The Plethore's frame and body is built from lightweight carbon fibre which has contributed dearly to its extremely low curb weight of approximately 2500lbs (or 1150kg). To site an example of its mastered weight-savings, the Ferrari Enzo weighs in at about 3000 lbs (or approximately 1380kg). Apart from its weight-watchers' ways, the Plethore super-car is; super quick. Claimed 0-100km/h times of 2.8 seconds and a top speed well past 350km/h will make any speed junky get his fix before he can even get the itch.
The power is sourced from a 6.2L, supercharged V8 pushing out 750hp and HTT has been sited saying it plans to offer a second version with even more power; in the vicinity of 1300hp! With the 750hp model being powered by the Corvette's LS9 engine, we wonder what engine will accommodate the company's bigger ambitions of 1300hp; we think they will want to engineer it in-house. The car will run on a 6 speed manual gearbox but plans are in the work for alternative transmissions.
The company's high ambitions don't stop with producing the first Canadian road super-car, it plans on having the car FIA regulated so that it can see some track action. Sources say the company would like the car to enter Le Mans competition.
The overall design is at the top super-car level and just looks the part. There is no question as to if this car can play with the big toys. The question lies in its driving ability and its potential to be on car collectors' shopping lists. I believe auto enthusiasts alike will praise its new coming as they did with the famous Saleen S7, which has also seen much track time. With an exquisitely finished interior and its particular driving position; it simply completes itself. It just has massive loads of character, all that mass and the aggressive stance is absolutely eye-catching. When we first saw the prototype version at the Montreal Auto Show, it was confidently sitting with the high ranks of its league and looked ready to take on the cynics. I can't wait to see this creation on the road.
The power is sourced from a 6.2L, supercharged V8 pushing out 750hp and HTT has been sited saying it plans to offer a second version with even more power; in the vicinity of 1300hp! With the 750hp model being powered by the Corvette's LS9 engine, we wonder what engine will accommodate the company's bigger ambitions of 1300hp; we think they will want to engineer it in-house. The car will run on a 6 speed manual gearbox but plans are in the work for alternative transmissions.
The company's high ambitions don't stop with producing the first Canadian road super-car, it plans on having the car FIA regulated so that it can see some track action. Sources say the company would like the car to enter Le Mans competition.
The overall design is at the top super-car level and just looks the part. There is no question as to if this car can play with the big toys. The question lies in its driving ability and its potential to be on car collectors' shopping lists. I believe auto enthusiasts alike will praise its new coming as they did with the famous Saleen S7, which has also seen much track time. With an exquisitely finished interior and its particular driving position; it simply completes itself. It just has massive loads of character, all that mass and the aggressive stance is absolutely eye-catching. When we first saw the prototype version at the Montreal Auto Show, it was confidently sitting with the high ranks of its league and looked ready to take on the cynics. I can't wait to see this creation on the road.
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