Noble M12 3 GTO
Based on the original M12 GTO, the GTO-3 now has a 3.0-litre engine producing 352bhp, which
transmits its power through a slick and durable five-speed gearbox. Inside, the cabin is trimmed
throughout in Alcantara and features a leather Momo steering wheel, race harnesses - as well as
inertia-reel safety belts - and internally adjustable door mirrors. Standard equipment also
includes a turbo-boost gauge, courtesy lights and adjustable steering column and seats.
"Faithful to the original M12 concept, but with even more power."
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| BODY |
GRP composite with removable front and rear sections. |
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| CHASSIS |
Steel spaceframe with bonded and riveted alloy panels. Full safety rollcage. |
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| SUSPENSION |
Double wishbones front and rear with coil springs and alloy uprights. Bilstein shock absorbers all round. |
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| BRAKES |
| - Make |
Noble/AP Racing |
| - Size |
330mm x 30mm discs front
330mm x 26mm discs rear. |
| - Type |
Ventilated and cross drilled front and rear, 4-piston alloy callipers front an rear. |
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| STEERING |
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance; 2.6 turns lock to lock. |
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| WHEELS |
| - Design |
One-piece, ten spoke with mock centre lock |
| - Size |
8.5J x 18in (front), 10J x 18in (rear) |
| - Made of |
Aluminium alloy |
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| TYRES |
| - Make |
Bridgestone Potenza S-03 |
| - Size |
225/40 x 18 (front), 265/35 x 18 (rear) |
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| ENGINE |
| - Construction |
All-alloy block and heads |
| - Layout |
6 cycls in vee, 2968cc. twin turbochargers |
| - Max Power |
352bhp at 6200rpm |
| - Max torque |
350lb ft between 3500rpm and 5000rpm |
| - Power to weight |
335bhp per tonne |
| - Tourque to weight |
333lb ft per tonne |
| - Specific output |
118bhp per litre |
| - Installation |
Transverse, mid-engine, real-wheel drive |
| - Bore/stroke |
89.0/79.5mm |
| - Valve gear |
4 per cyl, dohc per bank |
| - Ignition and fuel |
Electronic |
| - Turbochargers |
Garrett, water-cooled with air to air intercooler; max boost at 0.7bar |
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| GEARBOX |
| - Type |
5-speed manual |
| - Ratios/mph per 1000rpm (5-spd) |
1st 3.42/5.8mph
2nd 2.14/9.2mph
3rd 1.48/13.3mph
4th 1.11/17.7mph
5th 0.85/23.2mph
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| - Final Drive |
3.82 |
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| MAXIMUM SPEEDS |
1st 41.8mph
2nd 66.2mph
3rd 95.8mph
4th 127.4mph
5th 167.0mph
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| DIMENSIONS |
| - Length |
4089mm |
| - Width (inc.mirrors) |
1885mm |
| - Height |
1143mm |
| - Wheelbase |
2438mm |
| - Max/min legroom |
1120/980mm |
| - Headroom |
930mm |
| - Interior width |
11360mm |
| - Kerbweight |
1050kgs |
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| INSURANCE GROUP |
20 |
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| WARRANTY |
1 year or 12,000 miles |
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| SERVICING |
First at 1,000 miles (free labour), then every 6,000 miles or 12 months |
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The 3.0-litre V6 engine fitted to each Noble M12 is extensively modified by highly skilled
engineers before being fitted to the car. The final powertrain assembly and completion of the
car prior to testing is carried out by just two people who are dedicated to one car only.
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