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Noble Moy Automotive Ltd., more commonly known simply as Noble, is a British car manufacturer that builds sports cars. Image File history File links Nobles logo. ...
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It was established, in 1999, by Lee Noble in Barwell, Leicestershire, for producing high-speed sports cars with a MR drivetrain layout. Lee Noble is the chief designer and owner of Noble. Map sources for Barwell at grid ref. ...
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In automobile design, an MR or Mid-engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ...
Noble is an independent low production British sports car company, which currently produces the M12-GTO3R, Noble M400 and the Noble M15. The M12 and M400 are essentially the same, but with different engines, suspension etc. The M15 has a new space frame chassis. The body of the Noble is built to a very high standard by Hi-Tech Auto in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Once the body shell is completed, it is sent to the Noble factory where the engines, suspension etc are added. The Noble M400 is a car from the British car maker. ...
Noble M10
The Noble M10 is a two-door, two seater model built in convertible form only. It is powered by a normally-aspirated (i.e., non-turbocharged) 2.5-litre engine. It was introduced in 1999, but is no longer in production, having been replaced by the M12. The only place new Noble vehicles are available in the United States is 1G Racing, located in Ohio. Photograph of the front of a Noble M12 GTO-3R taken by SamH at the 2003 Goodwood Festival of Speed. ...
Photograph of the front of a Noble M12 GTO-3R taken by SamH at the 2003 Goodwood Festival of Speed. ...
Noble M12 The Noble M12 is a two-door, two-seater model, available in three coupe variants (GTO-3, GTO-3R and M400) and a convertible variant (GTC). All versions are powered by modified turbocharged Ford Duratec V6 engines. The standard M12 has a 2.5-litre, twin Garret turbo-charged engine, which produces 310 bhp (231 kW). 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ...
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All M models have a full steel roll cage, steel frame, and G.R.P. (fibre glass) composite clam shell body parts. These cars are extremely lightweight, stiff and possess a compelling street feel.
The GTO3R weighs 2380 lb (1080 kg), has 352 bhp (262 kW) and does 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds. Its top speed is listed at 170 mph (274 km/h). Lateral Gs are reported in excess of 1.22.
The M400 weighs 100 lb (45 kg) less (no A.C.), has 425 bhp (317 kW) and does 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 2.97 seconds. Its top speed is listed at 185 mph (298 km/h). Lateral Gs are reported in excess of 1.4. The model designation M400 is derived from the fact that the power and weight specifications for the car correspond to 400 bhp (298 kW) per tonne. It has both a 3 point seatbelt and a 4 point harness. Upgraded tyres, a front anti-roll bar, a smoother gearchange and bigger turbos all make the M400 the M12's big brother. Amazing on the circuit, it is surprisingly pleasant to drive on the road.
Noble M14 The Noble M14 debuted at the 2004 British Motor Show and generated significant interest in the motoring press. It was planned to compete with the Porsche 911 Turbo/GT-3 and Ferrari F430. It was based on the chassis of the M12 with a new body and a more up market interior. Follow the debut of the car Lee Noble decided that the car was insufficiently different to the M12/M400 to justify the price increase despite having taken a number of deposits. Noble instead developed a brand new car the M15. The Noble M14 is as of 2005 the most recent car be this small British carmaker. ...
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Noble M15 Production of the M15 is expected to begin early in 2006. The Noble M15 is intended to appeal to a far broader marker and compete directly with the Porsche 911 Turbo/GT-3 and Ferrari F430. As a result the Noble M15 will have a number of features not previously found on Nobles such as Sat nav, traction control, electric windows and ABS. Image File history File links Noble_M15. ...
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Despite increased comfort and usability compared to previous Noble cars Lee Noble has stated that he expects the M15 to be significantly quicker than the M400 around a race track.
The car is based on a brand new platform with a longitudinally mounted engine connected to a bespoke gearbox created by Graziano. The double wishbone suspension is a development of the system mounted on the M400. Mounting the engine longitudinally allowed the designer to increasing cooling flow to the engine which allows the 3.0l twin turbo V6 to produce 455bhp. The engine has been design to meet emissions regulations and the new steel/aluminium space frame has been designed with view to passing crash test regulations around the world. The M15 is planned to be the first Noble which gains European and US type approval. Bespoke is a usually British English term for clothing made at a customers behest, and exactly to the customers specification. ...
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The owners opinion:
“The M12 is a great car, but it’s very focused and I wanted to produce a supercar people could use everyday.” Said founder Lee Noble. “It was time for Noble to take a big step up in terms of refinement, practicality and style”
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External links - http://www.noblecars.com/ (Official website)
- http://www.autozine.org/html/Noble/M12.html
References - "Noble steals the (British Motor) show with a surprise new supercar", a Car Enthusiast article
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