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FortuneSport confirms production plans for new RT.S

 
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FortuneSport confirms production plans for new RT.S

FortuneSport confirms production plans for new RT.S

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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.
FortuneSport RT.S concept sketch

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Comments (7)

  1. By nbsmatambo Posted: 7/23/2008 7:52pm PDT

    looks a little like the audi TT from the back
     
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  2. By SuperSkyline89 Posted: 7/23/2008 7:57pm PDT

    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.
     
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  3. By lamboguy Posted: 7/24/2008 3:30am PDT

    i actually think it's good for a computer animation.and i also think the price looks too small for the way it looks!
     
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  4. By Axialflow06 Posted: 7/24/2008 9:09am PDT

    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
     
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  5. By Mike Posted: 7/24/2008 9:23am PDT

    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.
     
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  6. By Miranda Posted: 7/26/2008 2:02pm PDT

    Teritius Fortune is a genius! The RT.S is an excellent choice! Congratulations on a tedious job well done!
     
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  7. By lexlife Posted: 8/5/2008 9:52am PDT

    Love it! Looking forward to see the actual finished product
     
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