Rossion Q1

The Rossion Q1 is an upcoming sports car from US car maker 1g Racing/Rossion Automotive. It is based on the Noble M400. Founders Ian Grunes and Dean Rosen began development on the Rossion Q1 after acquiring the rights to the Noble M400 in February 2007.cite web | url = http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/news_events/news_events_ar_rossiondebut.html | title = Rossion Automotive Announces World Debut of Thrilling New Rossion Q1 | accessdate = 2008-07-21 | date = 2007-07-09 | publisher = Rossion ] Their goal was to design a completely new car fusing the sporty strengths of the M400 with luxurious appointments.

Powertrain

The Rossion Q1 has a max power of convert|450|bhp|abbr=on at 6500 rpm, with a torque figure of convert|400|lb.ft|abbr=on at 5000 rpm. It has a power-to-weight ratio of 418 bhp/ton. A 0-convert|60|mi/h|abbr=on of 3.3 seconds, a 0-convert|100|mi/h|abbr=on of 8.0 seconds, and a top speed of convert|185|mi/h|abbr=on are estimated. The quarter mile is reached in 11.4 seconds at convert|123|mi/h|abbr=on.cite journal | last = Morgan | first = Jan | year = 2008 | month = March/April | title = Q1 Rossion: A Noble Endeavor for True Believers | journal = Auto Aficionado | pages = 36–39 | url = http://rossioncars.com/assets/pdf/reviews/Rossion_Q1_AA_Lo.pdf | accessdate = 2008-09-11 ] As with the Noble M400, the Rossion will also use a mid-mounted, transverse, twin turbocharged V6 Ford Duratec engine.cite web | url = http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121670 | title = Rossion Q1: New U.S. Supercar Comes From Noble Stock | accessdate = 2008-08-06 | date = 2007-07-12 | publisher = Edmunds Inc. ]

Design

The body for the Q1 has been redesigned with a new front end, large integrated air intakes, and ram air side window ducts.cite web | url = http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models_q_one_detail.html | title = The Rossion Q1 - Detail | accessdate = 2008-07-21 | publisher = Rossion ] A rear diffuser in conjunction with the flat under tray creates downforce on the chassis, for high speed grip and stability. Other improvements over the M400 include fully retracting power windows and remote power side mirrors. Based on the Rossion website the Rossion Q1 will be available 17 different body colors, named and coordinated for national racing colors and famous race circuits around the world.cite web | url = http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models_q_one_colors_ad_green.html | title = The Rossion Q1 - Colors | accessdate = 2008-07-21 | publisher = Rossion ] The interior has also been redesigned to be intuitive and comfortable but without extraneous features.cite web | url = http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=122999 | title = Rossion Q1 Supercar Goes Out on South African Roads | accessdate = 2008-08-06 | date = 2007-10-11 | publisher = Edmunds Inc. ]

Release date

The Rossion Q1 is expected to be released in 2008.Fact|date=July 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.rossioncars.com Rossion official website]