Locus Plethore

Infobox Automobile
name=Locus Pléthore


manufacturer= HHT Locus Technologies
production= pre-production
body_style= 2-door 3-seat coupe
layout=Mid engine, rear-wheel drive
assembly= Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
wheelbase= convert|294|cm|in|1|abbr=on
length= convert|452|cm|in|1|abbr=on
engine= 8.2 L V8
width= convert|222|cm|in|1|abbr=on
height= convert|112|cm|in|1|abbr=on
weight= convert|1134|kg|lb|0|abbr=on
transmission= 6-speed Tremec manual
designer= Luc Chartrand

The Locus Pléthore is a Canadian supercar. Dubbed the "Quebec Bomb", it is developed by HHT Locus Technologies in Quebec, Canada, and is led by Luc Chartrand. It debuted at the 2007 Montreal International Auto Show as a preproduction foam prototype. Chartrand and HHT Locus technologies have been developing collapsible steering wheel for champ cars and mastering composite chassis reconstruction for Ferraris and Lamborghinis. This is the second Canadian supercar ever (the first being the Bricklin SV1) . Beside it, a GM Performance 8.2L small block rated at 550 - 1000 hp (claimed on the HHT Locus website) was displayed with a potential of up to Convert|1300|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on. The chassis and body is made entirely out of carbon fiber with no engine subframe hence the chassis is exceptionally rigid. The car will weigh approximately Auto lb|2500|0; if mated to the Convert|1300|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on engine, the vehicle will have the power to weight ratio of a Formula 1 race car. Two prototypes were constructed, the second suggests a center seating position previously featured in only the McLaren F1, 1966 Ferrari 365 P prototype, and the 1969 Bizzarinni Manta Concept. HHT locus Technologies will hand make only 400 Pléthores a year at a small factory at the St.Eustache Raceway near Montreal. At the Montreal Auto Show, Chartrand claimed that 3 Pléthores had already been ordered.

External links

* [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/montreal-auto-show-locus-plethore-supercar-unveiled-almost/ Montreal Auto Show Locus Plethore Supercar Unveiled Almost]
* [http://www.supercars.net/cars/3723.html 2007 Locus Plethore]
* [http://www.htt-tech.com/ Locus Technologies Inc. Official Website]
* [http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmarket-segment/coupes/oh-canada-locus-plethore-production-imminent/ Oh, Canada! Locus Plethore Production Imminent]