The new Rossion Q1, Robb Report - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 10-29-2008, 09:10 AM

I need this car.

Cars are just now being released. Debut is at some Miami car show in a week.

Here is the scans copied from Nobleforums.

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slaughtr · 10-29-2008, 09:23 AM

I read this last weekend on a plane trip to Houston. I've already been in contact with Dean to drive a car. Looks gorgeous, IMO.

milehitom · 10-29-2008, 09:41 AM

We must be among the only people in the U.S. who read "no airbags, no abs" and think "Yes!" but read "power windows and power mirrors" and think "Nooooo!"

It is beautiful. It might have too many interior niceties after four years in an Elise. My wife would love something that's slightly easier to get in and out of, though.

Tom

plastique999 · 10-29-2008, 09:50 AM

the lines look so smooth...

Tracktimeplz · 10-29-2008, 10:06 AM

without a doubt, this car is on my list of dream cars. Depending on their depreciation, I wont be able to afford one of these for 8-10 years =(

.....and with that said, I am now researching the dimensions of this engine and transmission

Bavarian Motorist · 10-29-2008, 10:08 AM

How can you finance one that's not built yet? Is it better to find a used, already assembled one? I assume many owners would rather pay cash, but not me.

slaughtr · 10-29-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

How can you finance one that's not built yet? Is it better to find a used, already assembled one? I assume many owners would rather pay cash, but not me.

That would be an issue with me, as well. I wouldn't be able to pay cash for it, but how to convince a bank to loan you money for a car that's not sold as one unit, I don't know. Last time I talked to Dean at Rossion, he said it's been done though.

BTW, they used to be in Ohio, now they are in Pompano Beach, Florida. If anyone's interested in driving one.

Randy Chase · 10-29-2008, 10:43 AM

It can be sold as one unit I believe, just not by Rossion.

FLuXeXigeS · 10-29-2008, 11:47 AM

that car is so coooollllll!!!

and i cant believe Robb Report actually did an article on it

Tracktimeplz · 10-29-2008, 11:49 AM

Apparently im bad at the internet today. Can anyone find me the dimensions of this powertrain setup? I need all h/w/l and weight numbers for engine and transmission and cant find them for some reason.

OneFastLotus · 10-29-2008, 11:50 AM

I've already been up to Ohio

It's good living near Cincy in this case.

jasper · 10-29-2008, 11:52 AM

I don't know about this one. I like the idea and the performance is great, but it looks a little cobbled together. Combine that with the issue of having it built, the registration hassle, no real dealer network and it just seems steep at 100k. For that kind of money I'll take an Aston Martin vantage or alternatively a lightly used GT3.

Randy Chase · 10-29-2008, 12:08 PM

jasper, depends on what you want in a car. The Noble/Rossion is faster and more rare and exotic looking to me. I agree that there is the extra hassle of no dealer network, registration issues (depending on your state). In terms of performance and rarity, I think it is not over priced.

Fit and finish on my Noble is equal to, and in some areas superior to, the fit and finish on the Elise I owned. Or did you mean cobbled together regards to the styling elements?

RacyTracy · 10-29-2008, 12:24 PM

How do you pronounce 'Rossion'??

Randy Chase · 10-29-2008, 12:26 PM

ross-ee-on

10-29-2008, 09:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	The new Rossion Q1, Robb Report I need this car. Cars are just now being released. Debut is at some Miami car show in a week. Here is the scans copied from Nobleforums. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	mag Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	1-2 Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	3-4 Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	5-6 Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	7-8 Attached Images __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 09:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	I read this last weekend on a plane trip to Houston. I've already been in contact with Dean to drive a car. Looks gorgeous, IMO. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

10-29-2008, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,143	We must be among the only people in the U.S. who read "no airbags, no abs" and think "Yes!" but read "power windows and power mirrors" and think "Nooooo!" It is beautiful. It might have too many interior niceties after four years in an Elise. My wife would love something that's slightly easier to get in and out of, though. Tom

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10-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	without a doubt, this car is on my list of dream cars. Depending on their depreciation, I wont be able to afford one of these for 8-10 years =( .....and with that said, I am now researching the dimensions of this engine and transmission __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

10-29-2008, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	How can you finance one that's not built yet? Is it better to find a used, already assembled one? I assume many owners would rather pay cash, but not me. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

10-29-2008, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	It can be sold as one unit I believe, just not by Rossion. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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Tracktimeplz Race lines on the mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northwest Florida Posts: 1,085	Apparently im bad at the internet today. Can anyone find me the dimensions of this powertrain setup? I need all h/w/l and weight numbers for engine and transmission and cant find them for some reason. __________________ 2003 Honda S2000 - Suzuka Blue 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise Forcefed 275 turbo - Sold 05/20/09

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10-29-2008, 11:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	I don't know about this one. I like the idea and the performance is great, but it looks a little cobbled together. Combine that with the issue of having it built, the registration hassle, no real dealer network and it just seems steep at 100k. For that kind of money I'll take an Aston Martin vantage or alternatively a lightly used GT3.

10-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	jasper, depends on what you want in a car. The Noble/Rossion is faster and more rare and exotic looking to me. I agree that there is the extra hassle of no dealer network, registration issues (depending on your state). In terms of performance and rarity, I think it is not over priced. Fit and finish on my Noble is equal to, and in some areas superior to, the fit and finish on the Elise I owned. Or did you mean cobbled together regards to the styling elements? __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-29-2008, 12:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	ross-ee-on __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.