RP High Performance acquires assets of Rossion and Mosler!
(June 2013) RP High Performance acquires Rossion and Mosler
You may have heard some rumors, theories, what ifs.. But it is now official, RP High Performance a privately owned company has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Rossion Automotive and Mosler Automotive. The new company will operate under the Rossion brand with Ian Grunes as President. This deal brings together all the assets of both companies under one roof and management team. The Mosler name will no longer be used and all new cars produced will carry the Rossion name. The purchase of Mosler allows Rossion to produce and sell more models of vehicles, using the resources and expertise of both companies.
Mosler has a great history based in racing and tremendous amounts of experience in using composites like carbon fiber to produce strong, lightweight and very competitive vehicles. Rossion looks forward to using this technology and expertise to introduce exciting new models in 4, 6 and 8 cylinder configurations to the Rossion line up.
1G Racing Announcement, The Birth of our New Brand.
We take great pleasure in announcing the birth of our new brand. The long anticipated announcement is here. As a token of our appreciation for your support over the years, we have decided to debut this announcement here before it goes out to over 400 press outlets. Without further ado here it is:
ROSSION AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES WORLD DEBUT OF THRILLING NEW ROSSION Q1
Rossion Q1 Redefines Supercar Landscape Offering Ultimate Performance in Luxurious Road Car, Perfectly Suited for Street or Track
CINCINNATI, OH (July 11, 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 $69,000 (U.S.) minus drivetrain. Owner completed cost with suggested drivetrain Base price $90,700. Initial orders are now being accepted for the Q1 with first deliveries set for later this year.
Please visit the new website at www.rossioncars.com to see images, and to see what we have in store for the future. We have been working very hard these past 8 months to create this brand, and we want to thank all of you for your feedback and developmental ideas that have gone into the making of the Rossion Q1.
Rest assured that there will be continued and uninterrupted parts and service to our Noble owners out there. We are all fortunate to be owners of a Noble. We are all special in that we own one (in some cases two) of 220 M12’s or M400s that will ever be sold in the USA. Car number 220 will be retained by us and displayed in our facilities for all to see. The M400 and M12 will forever hold a special place in our hearts because this incredible supercar launched us into the future.
We would like to welcome all of our Noble owners into the Rossion family.
Sincerely,
Dean Rosen & Ian Grunes
Owners of Rossion Automotive
ROSSION AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES THE WORLD DEBUT OF THRILLING NEW ROSSION Q1
Rossion 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,â says Rossion Automotive Vice President Dean Rosen. âThe 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.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rossion Automotive is the distributor of high-performance component cars including the new Rossion Q1.
1G RACING SECURES PRODUCTION AND DESIGN RIGHTS
1G RACING SECURES WORLDWIDE PRODUCTION AND DESIGN RIGHTS TO NOBLE M12/400 WITH EXCEPTION OF UK
CINCINNATI, 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.