Noble automotive

Noble Automotive Ltd.
legal form	Limited
founding	1999
Seat	Leicester , UK
management	Peter Boutwood ( Managing Director )
Branch	Automobile manufacturer
Website	www.noblecars.com

Noble Automotive Ltd. is a British sports car - manufacturer based in Leicester . Noble was founded in 1999 by Lee Noble, who has set himself the goal of producing light mid-engine sports cars that do not require driving aids such as B. ESP get by.

Classy M12

Noble M12 GTO

The M12 was the first Noble model to be produced in large numbers. The two-seater coupe was built in four different versions from 2000 to 2005.

GTO

The Noble M12 GTO was the first version, which was available from 2000. It had a curb weight of 1050 kg and was powered by a 228 kW (310 hp ) 2.5 liter Duratec V6-24V unit from Ford .

GTO-3

From 2003, the 2.5-liter engine was replaced by a 3-liter V6 engine, which also came from Ford. The new engine increased the output by 34 kW to 262 kW (356 hp). The weight of 1050 kg could be retained.

GTO-3R

In contrast to the GTO-3, the GTO-3R is somewhat better equipped (e.g. 6-speed gearbox, limited-slip differential, better noise insulation, leather interior), which increases the curb weight to 1080 kg. The engine output remained at 262 kW (356 hp). The Noble M12 GTO-3R accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of around 275 km / h.

M400

The M400 represents the sportiest variant. The car is weight-optimized and the performance has been increased again. An output of 312 kW (425 hp) contrasts with a weight of 1060 kg, which accelerates the M400 from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds.

Noble M15

The Noble M15 has been built since early 2006. The 1250 kg car is powered by a 3.0-liter Duratec V6 engine, which develops 335 kW (455 hp) with the help of two turbochargers and an intercooler . The maximum torque is 617 Nm . According to the manufacturer, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in around 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 298 km / h. The base price for the car is £ 75,000 , roughly € 102,000 (exchange rate Feb. 2015).

Compared to the previous models, the M15 should be more civilized and more suitable for everyday use. Angular spoilers and racing optics are disappearing in favor of more comfortable equipment with air conditioning , navigation system and a larger trunk.

Noble M600

The Noble M600 was introduced in 2009 and has neither ABS nor airbags. The focus is on precise handling and performance without computer support. It has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine supplied by Yamaha with 669 hp (492 kW) and a body made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic . The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 3.5 seconds and the top speed is 362 km / h. Annual production is 50 vehicles.

Web links

Commons : Noble vehicles - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Web presence of Noble Automotive (English)