Noble M12 3R GTO
Instantly identifiable by its faired-in bi-xenon headlights and bespoke ten-spoke alloy
wheels, the 3R adds a standard Quaife tourque-biasing differential and the latest Getrag
six-speed gearbox with closer ratios and a higher top gear. The cabin is fully trimmed in
leather as standard and extra soundproofing reduces engine and road noise. Items such as
a Sony CD/tuner, map pockets and engine start button are included in the price.
"The 3R mixes brutal performance with added style and refinement."
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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 |
Noble designed one-piece with polished rims |
| - 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 |
326bhp per tonne |
| - Tourque to weight |
324lb 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 |
Getrag-Ford 6-speed with Quaife automatic tourque biasing differential. |
| - Ratios/mph per 1000rpm |
1st 3.15/6.2mph
2nd 1.95/10.0mph
3rd 1.52/12.8mph
4th 1.19/16.35mph
5th 1.31/20.8mph
6th 1.03/26.5mph
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| - Final Drive |
3.87 (ratios 1,2,3 & 4)
2.76 (ratios 5 & 6)
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| MAXIMUM SPEEDS |
1st 44.6mph
2nd 72.0mph
3rd 92.2mph
4th 117.7mph
5th 149.8mph
6th 170.0mph
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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 |
1080kgs |
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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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All M12 GTO-3Rs have the latest Getrag-Ford six-speed gearbox, which is controlled by a slick
and short-throw gearshift. Closer intermediate gear ratios offer improved acceleration, while
a higher top gear allows lower engine revs at crushing speeds, meaning better fuel consumption
and less engine noise.
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