Rossion Q1 Explained

Rossion Q1
Manufacturer:Rossion Automotive
Production:2008-2018
Assembly:Riviera Beach, Florida, USA[1]
Class:Sports car (S)
Body Style:2-seat coupé
Layout:Transversely mounted, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powerout:2015: 5080NaN0 and 521lbft of torque
Engine:2967cc Twin-turbo re-built Ford Duratec V6 engine
Transmission:Getrag 6-speed manual with Quaife automatic torque-biasing differential
Wheelbase:2438mm
Length:4115mm
Width:1880mm
Height:1130mm
Weight:1043kg (2,299lb)
Related:Noble M400
Noble M12
Noble M15
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The Rossion Q1 is an American mid-engined sports car from American car maker Rossion Automotive. Development on the Rossion Q1 began after the rights to the Noble M400 chassis were acquired in February 2007.[2] The goal was to design a completely new car fusing the sporty strengths of the M400 with luxurious appointments.[2] In June 2013, RP High Performance acquired Mosler Automotive (based in Riviera Beach, Florida USA) and moved the entire manufacturing facility from South Africa to the current location in the United States. Production of the Rossion Q1R, the track version of the existing Q1 model, began in July 2013. A redesign of the Mosler is underway, with the car to be released in the future with no definitive date yet planned. Current Q1 and Q1R models feature a fully carbon-kevlar body.

Powertrain

The 2015 Rossion Q1 has a maximum power of 5080NaN0 at 4700 rpm, with a torque figure of 521lbft at 4700 rpm.[3] [4] As with the Noble M400, the Q1 uses a 2967cc, twin-turbocharged Ford Duratec V6 engine which is paired to a 6 speed manual[5] [3] [6]

Performance

It has a power-to-weight ratio of 4870NaN0/ton. It reaches 0-60mi/h in 2.8 seconds,* a 0-100mi/h in 6.9 seconds,* and has a top speed of 195mi/h.[3] The NaNmiles is reached in 11.2 seconds* at 134mi/h.

Design

The body for the Q1 has been redesigned with total carbon-kevlar body, a new front end, large integrated air intakes and ram air side window ducts.[6] [7] A rear carbon-kevlar diffuser, in conjunction with the flat under tray, creates downforce on the chassis for high speed grip and stability.[7] Other improvements over the M400 include power windows, remote power side mirrors, LCD touch-screen management system, back up camera, WiFi with bluetooth compatibility, smartphone link and center mounted wide screen entertainment system.[7] Based on the Rossion website the Rossion Q1 will be available with unlimited body colors, but popular combinations are named and coordinated for national racing colors and famous race circuits around the world.[8] The interior has also been redesigned to be intuitive and comfortable but without extraneous features consisting of high grade leather, Alcantara and diamond stitching options.[6] [7] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rossion Q1 from Rossion Automotive . February 27, 2014 . Rossion.com . October 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211023185517/http://rossioncars.com/why-rossion/handcrafted-in-the-usa/ . dead .
  2. Web site: Rossion Automotive Announces World Debut of Thrilling New Rossion Q1 . July 21, 2008 . July 9, 2007 . Rossion . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080914132211/http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/news_events/news_events_ar_rossiondebut.html . September 14, 2008 .
  3. Web site: Rossion Cars . Rossion Automotive . February 27, 2014. (Q1 Specs)
  4. Web site: 2015 Rossion Q1. Myautoworld.com. January 13, 2015. September 24, 2018.
  5. Web site: Jonny . Lieberman . First Drive: Rossion Q1 is a supercar for the slightly rich . Autoblog . Weblogs, Inc. . August 27, 2009 . November 10, 2009.
  6. Web site: Rossion Q1: New U.S. Supercar Comes From Noble Stock . August 6, 2008 . July 12, 2007 . Edmunds Inc. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080606022723/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121670 . June 6, 2008 .
  7. Web site: The Rossion Q1 - Detail . July 21, 2008 . Rossion . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080828031732/http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models_q_one_detail.html . August 28, 2008 .
  8. Web site: The Rossion Q1 - Colors . July 21, 2008 . Rossion . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080828030959/http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models_q_one_colors_ad_green.html . August 28, 2008 .
  9. Web site: Rossion Q1 Supercar Goes Out on South African Roads . August 6, 2008 . October 11, 2007 . Edmunds Inc. .