"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/21/2018 at 10:58 • Filed to: Rossion Q1
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"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
11/21/2018 at 10:58 • Filed to: Rossion Q1 | 4
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I had no idea that you could get a Rossion Q1 (or Noble M12 and M400) for less than a 718 Cayman S. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! I point out the Q1 specifically because Rossion — also known as 1G Racing , which was the exclusive Noble dealer for the US — obtained the rights to produce the Noble M400 after it was discontinued back in the mid-2000s. Rossion improved the kit car and ended up with a more livable, streetable track weapon.
At around 2,600 lbs and equipped with a 450 hp, twin-turbo Ford V6 engine, the Rossion Q1 has a 3.1 second 0-60 mph time and does the quarter in about the same time and trap speed as a Trackhawk or ZL1 (though the Q1 doesn’t have launch control or even stability control). That’s fast for a manual car, kit or mainstream, even today.
I don’t know if Rossion Automotive or 1G Racing are still around (or even if we can still get Nobles in the US). I’m also not saying to go buy a Q1 or M400 and daily it. I’m simply sharing a sportscar “
from this decade
” that I hope doesn’t get forgotten.
Tripper
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 11:06 |
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Man I love these / the Noble M400.
Arrivederci
> Tripper
11/21/2018 at 11:09 |
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Same - Hyundai Elantra taillights and all.
nerd_racing
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 11:29 |
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I wonder how registering it would work. I love the Duratec V6... hmm.
LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 11:38 |
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I enjoy the two Nobles that appear at Charlotte Cars and Coffee on a regular basis.
ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 11:52 |
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My sales manager is friends with a guy who has one with an LS swap.
I have not driven or ridden in it, nor would I want to. I imagine though, one could describe the experience as “Life Affirming”.
Maxima Speed
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 11:55 |
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If I had that kind of money to spend the used car market is the way to go. When I have the choice between a literal super car like this or a new corvette grand sport it’s just kinda a no brainer.
Nick Has an Exocet
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 12:57 |
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Man, if I ever get a real raise, this would be tempting. The only part I dislike (and I mean, want to burn with fire) is the gratuitous number of badges inside the cabin. We get it, you’re a Rossion.
VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 13:06 |
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I still can’t wrap around how to pronounce Rossion.
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Wobbles the Mind
> VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
11/21/2018 at 13:56 |
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Rah-see - o n. I know e xactly what you mean, the spelling [Rossion ] is a severe misdirect .
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VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
> Wobbles the Mind
11/21/2018 at 14:21 |
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Ok yeah that makes sense. I keep seeing an anagram for Roisin which is a name like from Ireland, and pronounced “Roh-sheen” so I am never sure any more.