The 650bhp Noble M600, for those who love to drive. Designed and engineered with a purity that rewards driver skill, the M600 neither dictates or hinders with unnecessary computer assistance.
The Noble M600 puts you back in the drivers seat...
'...faster than a Mclaren F1 in almost every gear increment from 20-120 mph.' - AUTOCAR Road Test
'One of the best handling and fastest cars we've tested in 15 years' - AUTOCAR Road Test
'I will not add another word.'
- HORACE Roman lyric poet & satirist (65BC - 8BC)
The Noble M12 is a two-door, two-seater model, originally planned both as a coupe and as a convertible. All M12s are powered by modified turbocharged Ford Duratec V6 engines. The M12 has a full steel roll cage, steel frame, and G.R.P. (fibre glass) composite clam shell body parts. These cars are extremely lightweight and stiff. Although looking to be track derived, the M12 performs very well on both road and track, with surprisingly good ride quality, but a rigid feel.
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 in Length 4089 mm 161 in Width 1780 mm 70.1 in Height 1143 mm 45 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.68 Kerbweight 1080 kg 2381 lb Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 Gal
Engine
Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 79.50 mm Cylinders V-6 Displacement 3 litre
2968 cc Type DOHC /
4 valves per cylinder (
24 valves in total ) /
Construction alloy block & head / Sump Wet sumped Compression ratio 8.60:1 Maximum power 356.9 PS (352 bhp) (262.5 kW)
@ 6200 rpm Specific output 118.6 bhp/litre Maximum torque 475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)
@ 3500-5000 rpm Unitary capacity 494.67 cc/cylinder Aspiration: Turbo
Compressor type 2 Garrett T25 turbochargers Intercooler: Air/Air
Performance
0-60 mph 3.90 s 0-100 mph 9.00 s Standing ¼mile 12.30 s
@ 115.00 mph Standing km 22.80 s
@ 229.00 km/h Top speed 266 km/h (165 mph) Power-to-weight 325.93 bhp/ton
Chassis
Engine location Mid Engine alignment Transverse Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS Turns lock-to-lock 2.600 Suspension front Independant Double Wishbone. Coil Springs, ARB Suspension rear Independant Double Wishbone. Coil Springs, ARB Wheels front 8.5J x 18 /
rear 10J x 18 Tyres front Bridgestone Potenza S-03 225/40 x 18 /
rear Bridgestone Potenza S-03 265/35 x 18 Brakes Servo assisted vented discs Brake front 330 mm /
rear 330 mm
Transmission 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.03 Final drive ratio 2.76
The M400 is the track variant of the M12 and weighs the same as the GTO3R. It has 425 bhp (317 kW; 431 PS) and has been reported to do 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in as little as 2.97 seconds. Noble indicate only that the car is capable of achieving 0-60 mph in under 4.0 seconds. Its top speed is listed as 185 mph (298 km/h). A top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h) has been achieved by Noble's former press officer. 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 405 bhp (302 kW; 411 PS) per tonne. It has both a 3 point seatbelt and a 4 point harness. The most notable differences from the M12 are the use of bigger turbos that generate higher boost, a front anti-roll bar, stiffer springs, different shocks, Pirelli P Zero tyres, a smoother gearchange, different seats, and a slightly narrower central tunnel. The M400 is designed to be an outstanding track car that is also pleasant to drive on the road.
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 in Length 4089 mm 161 in Width 1780 mm 70.1 in Height 1143 mm 45 in Kerb weight 1060 kg 2337 lb Fuel capacity 70 litres 15.4 Gal
Engine
Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 79.50 mm Cylinders V-6 Displacement 3 litre
2968 cc Type DOHC /
4 valves per cylinder (
24 valves in total ) /
Construction alloy block & head Compression ratio 8.00:1 Maximum power 430.9 PS (425 bhp) (316.9 kW)
@ 6500 rpm Specific output 143.2 bhp/litre Maximum torque 529.0 Nm (390 ft·lb) (53.9 kgm)
@ 5000 rpm Unitary capacity 494.67 cc/cylinder Aspiration: Turbo
Compressor type 2 Garrett T25 turbochargers Intercooler: Air/Air
Performance
0-60 mph 3.50 s 0-100 mph 8.00 s Top speed 298 km/h (185 mph) Power-to-weight 400.94 bhp/ton
Chassis
Engine location Mid Engine alignment Transverse Drive RWD
&pinion PAS Turns lock-to-lock 2.500 Suspension front Independant Double Wishbone. Coil Springs, ARB Suspension rear Independant Double Wishbone. Coil Springs, ARB Wheels front 8.5J x 18 /
rear 10J x 18 Tyres front Pirelli P Zero Corsa 225/40 x 18 /
rear Pirelli P Zero Corsa 265/35 x 18 Brakes Servo assisted vented discs Brake front 330 mm /
rear 330 mm
