Noble in Spirit
Rossion Q1 picks up where M400 left off
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July 12th, 2007Rossion Automotive announces the World Debut of Thrilling New Rossion Q1
July 9th, 2007Rossion Q1 Redefines Supercar Landscape Offering Ultimate Performance in Luxurious Road Car, Perfectly Suited for Street or Track
CINCINNATI, OH (July 9, 2007) – Rossion Automotive proudly announces the worldwide debut of their new supercar, the Rossion Q1. The move into production for the Rossion Q1 began after 1G Racing acquired both the intellectual and design rights for the Noble M400 and M12 platforms earlier this year in February. While further stressing the performance aspects that made Noble platforms such a startling success, the new Rossion Q1 incorporates dramatic design and a comfortably refined interior to create a versatile supercar that mesmerizes on the road as easily as on the track.
“We are extremely proud to launch the Rossion brand with the introduction of the new Q1,” says Rossion Automotive Vice President Dean Rosen. “The Q1 is about achieving the very highest possible levels of performance and blending them with luxurious touches traditionally absent from cars of this caliber.” The Rossion Q1 is for the enthusiast looking for a refined road car that pushes the limits of performance in every way.”
The Q1 offers one of the most superb driving experiences available with a wide array of the highest quality comforts with available options including satellite navigation, power mirrors, hand-stitched sumptuous interiors, and high-grade sound system. The sensuously-styled body covers the fiery power of the Q1 with a suggested drive train offering a visceral 450-horspower and 400 ft. lbs. torque. To maximize performance, the mid-mounted engine is set into a feather-light frame offering a slim total weight of under 2,500 lb.
With 0-60 mph times posting an ethereal 3.2 seconds, a daunting 11.4 second quarter mile time with well over 1G of lateral track skid pad, and a blisteringly fast top speed of 185 mph, the Rossion Q1 will offer even the most accomplished drivers a truly world class driving experience.
Available with one of the most versatile high-performance packages available today as a component vehicle, the Rossion Q1 will be hand built in limited numbers at the same 380,000 square foot production facility the M400 was produced. The Rossion Q1 chassis will have a base price just under $73,500 (U.S.) minus drivetrain. Owner completed cost with suggested drivetrain Base price $95,400. Initial orders are now being accepted for the Q1 with first deliveries set for later this year
About Rossion Automotive
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rossion Automotive is the distributor of high-performance component cars including the new Rossion Q1. For more information on Rossion vehicles, please visit www.rossioncars.com or call 866-612-6625 (International 513-738-0828).
Project Gotham Racing 4
April 1st, 2007Rossion Automotive is very pleased to announce that the new Rossion Q1 will be featured in the latest version of Microsoft’s Project Gotham Racing Series game (PGR4). The release date has yet to be determined, but check back for updates.
1G Racing Secures Worldwide Production and Design Rights to Noble M12/400 with exception of UK
February 22nd, 2007CINCINNATI, OH (February 22, 2007) –1G Racing proudly announces securing production and design rights from Noble Automotive Limited for the M12/400 series of vehicles. The move comes as 1G Racing continues building upon strong demand for lightweight, high-performance vehicles such as the M12/400 in the supercar arena.
Under the new agreement, 1G Racing has the ability to address design issues of the cars and increase overall quality, performance, and comfort. With complete control in overall design, 1G Racing is confident in providing a better driving experience and service to M12/400 series owners. 1G Racing has been North American distributor of Noble vehicles since 2003.
1G Racing will be re-badging their cars by July 15th 2007. Next generation cars will continue to be produced on the same line and production will remain uninterrupted.
“1G Racing is proud to continue the tradition of an incredibly good sports car and further build upon our success here with M12/400 series,” says 1G Racing Vice President Dean Rosen. “Our company holds the highest commitment to our customers and is excited at the next step in the evolution of one of the best sports cars ever created.”
1G Racing, headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, specializes in the development and production of high-performance vehicles. For additional information, please call 866-612-6625 or visit www.1gracing.com.
1G Racing and Microsoft team up in the 2006 One Lap of America
April 1st, 2006Two key contributors to Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Project Gotham Racing (PGR) franchise climbed behind the wheel of a Noble M400 supercar to compete in the 2006 Tire Rack Cannonball One Lap of America Presented by Car and Driver Magazine.
PGR Art Director Kiki Wolfkill and Game Design Director Chris Novak traveled almost 5,000 miles in eight days, stopping off at nine of America’s premier racetracks along the way for timed competitions. While the two video game professionals have logged thousands of hours of virtual seat time in Xbox 360 racing games like Project Gotham Racing 3 and Forza Motorsport™, they also are no strangers to real-world racing.
The two drove a Noble M400 (one of the cars featured in Project Gotham Racing 3) which recently received the prestigious Britain’s Best Driver’s Car Award from Autocar Magazine UK.
As they hurtled through nine states in eight days, Wolfkill and Novak filed daily reports from the road (and track). See the results by going to: projectgothamracing3.com.
