Rossion Q1

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Rossion Q1
Manufacturer	1g Racing/Rossion Automotive
Class	Sport car
Body style(s)	2-seat coupé
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s)	Twin-turbo 3.0L V6, a re-built Ford Duratec 30
Transmission(s)	Getrag 6-speed manual with Quaife automatic torque-biasing differential
Wheelbase	2438 mm (96 in)^[1]
Length	4115 mm (162 in)^[1]
Width	1880 mm (74 in)^[1]
Height	1143 mm (45 in)^[1]
Curb weight	1083 kg (2388 lb)^[1]
Related	Noble M400 Noble M12

The Rossion Q1 is an upcoming sports car from US car maker 1g Racing/Rossion Automotive. It shares many similarities with the Noble M400 on which it is based. Founders Ian Grunes and Dean Rosen began development on the Rossion Q1 after acquiring the rights to the Noble M400 in February 2007. Their goal was to design a completely new car fusing the sporty strengths of the M400 with luxurious appointments.

The Rossion Q1 has a max power of 450 bhp (340 kW) at 6500 rpm, with a torque figure of 400 ft·lbf (540 N·m) at 5000 rpm. It has a power to weight ratio of 418 bhp/ton, and achieves a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) of 3.3 seconds(est), a 0-100 mph (160 km/h) of 8.0 seconds(est), and an estimated top speed of 185 mph (298 km/h). As with the Noble M400, the Rossion will also use a mid-mounted, transverse, twin turbocharged V6 Ford Duratec engine.

The Q1 features large charge air cooler intakes integrated into the body shape, with cool energized ram air gathered through integrated side window (B pillar) ducts. In the rear, a deep, efficient diffuser works in concert with the flat under tray to create down force on the chassis, for high speed grip and stability. Further enhancements 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.

The Rossion Q1 is expected to be released in mid-2008.