FortuneSport confirms production plans for new RT.S

Posted Wed Jul 23 2008 10:31 PM by Ralph Hanson

Niche sports car manufacturer and motorsports company FortuneSport, based in Atlanta, Georgia, has confirmed plans to launch its first production sports car with the unveiling of this new teaser. The new car is called the RT.S and it’s expected to go on sale by late 2010 or early 2011 with a price tag of $85,000.

FortuneSport was founded by race car builder and automotive engineer Teritius Fortune in Germany back in 1996. The company has since moved to the U.S. and has evolved into an automotive contractor, prototype builder and consultancy firm.

Specializing in composites and aerospace-derived technology, FortuneSport's new car was designed around an obsession for low weight. The new RT.S will feature full composite bodywork, an aluminum semi-monocoque chassis, seats integrated into the frame, and lightweight alloys supplied by BBS. The expected kerb weight is less than 2,000lbs (907kg).

Built around a 350hp (261kW) mid-mounted V8 engine and pushrod suspension system, the new RT.S takes its influence from former Group C prototypes. With this powerplant on board, the RT.S will have a power-to-weight ratio of roughly 5.1lbs per hp, which should equate to a 0-60mph time of around four seconds and a top speed of 175mph. While the production RT.S won’t arrive till 2010 at the earliest, a track-only version with 500hp (373kW) will be launched later this year.

Gallery: FortuneSport RT.S concept sketch

Reader Comments

Wed Jul 23 2008 10:52 PM
nbsmatambo says

looks a little like the audi TT from the back
Wed Jul 23 2008 10:57 PM
SuperSkyline89 says

Doesn't look very good from this picture, but most early drawings are pretty bad, I'll just wait for a picture of a real pre-production version.
Thu Jul 24 2008 6:30 AM
lamboguy says

i actually think it's good for a computer animation.and i also think the price looks too small for the way it looks!
Thu Jul 24 2008 12:09 PM
Axialflow06 says

My, actually I think they have shamed me European brethren. I had to reread that again, this is an American company? Honestly the design is clean and yet interesting enough to hold a command presence.

I am enthralled and I have to agree with lamboguy....the price seems rather low for the specs and performance. That will assuredly rise. They will gain enough pre orders and attention and precipitously increase the price as production begins.

Cheers
Thu Jul 24 2008 12:23 PM
Mike says

I want to see more, I thought only Lotus could build a real car that weighs less than a ton. And with a mid-mounted V8 no less. I want.
Sat Jul 26 2008 5:02 PM
Miranda says

Teritius Fortune is a genius! The RT.S is an excellent choice! Congratulations on a tedious job well done!
Tue Aug 5 2008 12:52 PM
lexlife says

Love it! Looking forward to see the actual finished product

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