The Rossion Q1 is a sports car from US car maker 1g Racing/Rossion Automotive. It is based on the Noble M400 and built by Hi-Tech Automotive. [1][2] Founders Ian Grunes and Dean Rosen began development on the Rossion Q1 after acquiring the rights to the Noble M400 in February 2007.[4] Their goal was to design a completely new car fusing the sporty strengths of the M400 with luxurious appointments.[4]
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The Rossion Q1 has a max power of 450 bhp (340 kW) at 6500 rpm, with a torque figure of 390 lb·ft (530 N·m) at 5000 rpm.[3] It has a power-to-weight ratio of 418 bhp/ton. It reaches 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.1 seconds, a 0-100 mph (160 km/h) in 7.7 seconds, and has a top speed of 189 mph (304 km/h).[3] The quarter mile is reached in 11.3 seconds at 123 mph (198 km/h).[3] As with the Noble M400, the Rossion uses a mid-mounted, transverse, twin turbocharged V6 Ford Duratec engine.[2][3][5]
[edit] Design
Rossion Q1 interior in red-on-black leather
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The body for the Q1 has been redesigned with a new front end, large integrated air intakes, and ram air side window ducts.[5][6] A rear diffuser in conjunction with the flat under tray creates downforce on the chassis, for high speed grip and stability.[6] Other improvements over the M400 include power windows, remote power side mirrors, and center mounted wide screen entertainment system.[6] 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.[7] The interior has also been redesigned to be intuitive and comfortable but without extraneous features.[5][6][8]
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