Rossion Q1
The Rossion Q1 is an American mid-engined sports car from Rossion Automotive. The Q1 is based on the Noble M400, with a new body, and a number of changes to the suspension and interior. The Q1 was sold as a kit car, with the buyer responsible for sourcing and installing the powertrain, though shops like American Speed Factory offered full engine installations.History
Development on the Q1 began after the rights to the Noble M400 chassis were acquired in February 2007. In June 2013, RP High Performance acquired Mosler Automotive and moved the entire manufacturing facility from South Africa to the current location in the United States. Production of the 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
Like the Noble M400, Rossion recommends builders of Q1s to use a, twin-turbocharged Ford [Duratec V6 engine], paired to a 6 speed manual The 2015 Q1 produces at 4700 rpm, with a torque figure of at 4700 rpm.Performance
The Q1 has a power-to-weight ratio of /ton. When tested by Car and Driver in 2010, the Q1 was able to accelerate from 0- in 3.4 seconds, 0- in 10.0 seconds and the [Dragstrip|] was reached in 11.6 seconds. Rossion claims a top speed of.Design
The Q1 was redesigned from the M400 with a new carbon-kevlar body, new front end, large integrated air intakes and ram air side window ducts. A rear carbon-kevlar diffuser, in conjunction with the flat under tray, creates downforce on the chassis for high speed grip and stability. Rossion claims the windshield is the only body panel shared with the M400. Other additions 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. The interior is also trimmed in leather, Alcantara, with diamond stitching options. Compared to the M400, the Q1 weighs more, though Rossion claims they also shaved of unsprung weight. According to the Rossion website, the 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.