The Noble M12 is a British sportscar made by Noble Automotive, The Noble M12 produced between 2004 and 2007 is known as the M12 GTO-3 or M12 GTO-3R. It featured several upgrades over the original M12, including a more powerful engine, revised suspension, and improved aerodynamics.
The suspension of the M12 GTO-3 was revised with stuffers springs and dampers to improve handling, and aerodynamics were improved with a revised front, bumper, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler. The interior of the car also received several upgrades, including a new dashboard, leather seats, and air conditioning. The M12 GTO-3 and GTO-3R were well-received by automotive journalists and enthusiasts for their performance and handling capabilities.
Here are the Top 10 things you need to know about the Noble M12
10. Noble M12 didn’t pass the U.S. crash and emission regulations
The Noble M12 was never officially imported to the United States because it didn’t meet the country’s emission and safety regulations. Because U.S. safety standards were revised and made harder for small-scale car manufacturers to import their cars into the country. Despite that, a few Noble M12s have made their way to the US through the market, however, this process significantly increased the process of the car, and few people wanted the car, which makes it a rare sight on US roads.
09. Actually “it’s a component car”
Dean Rosen, the president of IG Racing and importer of Noble Kit says “The car comes in two crates, one with the complete assembled car, and the other with the powertrain. Thus you need to get the car assembled which takes an additional 40 hours of manpower to make it drivable on the road. However, with all those issues it was a heck of a car to have, and it was capable of creating all the sensations if you know what I mean.
08. It was once used as a Police car in Dubai
The Noble M12 was used as a police car by the Dubai Police. The Dubai Police purchased several units of the M12 to use as high-speed pursuit vehicles. The cars were modified to meet the specific needs of the police force, including the installation of a siren, a flashing bar, and a police radio.
The impressive performance and handling capabilities of the M12 made it a popular choice for police work in Dubai as the country is filled with high-performance luxury cars. With that said, it’s worth noting that the Noble M12 was never officially sold in the Middle East, thus we can assume that the units came through grey-market importers.
07. It was used as a base car for Rossion Q1R
The Noble M12 was used as the basis for the Rossion Q1R, a track-focused version of the Rossioin Q1 sports car. The Rossion Q1 was based on the Noble M4000 which shared it with the M12. However, despite having the same chassis, there were several modifications and upgrades made to improve its performance and handling.
The Rossioin Q1R was specifically developed for track use with a minimal interior, a roll cage, and racing seats. It also featured a more powerful engine, a sequential gearbox, and a revised suspension system, it was produced in limited numbers and primarily used for racing purposes only.
06. Noble M12 made its way to the “Forza Motorsport 4”
The Noble M12 has been featured in several video games including “Forza Motorsport 4” which was released in 2011 for the Xbox 360 gaming console. It was a popular race featuring a wide variety of cars from different manufacturers. The inclusion of the Noble M12 in the game was a way of speaking of the performance capabilities of the vehicle. Since its release, the car is also linked with other games as well like the ”Project Cars 2” and “Grid Autosport ”, as well as various racing simulators and mods.
05. The initial plan was to make the M12 a track-only car
The initial plan for the Noble M12 was to create a track-oriented cat that would be used primarily for racing and motorsport. However Lee Nobel, the founder and designer of Nobel Automotive, anticipated the M12 as a lightweight, fast, and agile machine that would provide exception handling and agility on the track. However, after seeing the interest of potential buyers, Nobel decided to make a road-legal M12 as well.
04. Only 200 units were ever produced
Yes, that’s correct. The production numbers for the Noble M12 were relatively low, with only around 200 units produced in total during its production run from 2000 to 2008. The low production numbers also contributed to the exclusivity and desirability of the M12 among automotive enthusiasts, who prized its combination of speed, agility, and rarity. This was partly because Noble Automotive was a small-scale manufacturer that focused on producing high-performance sports cars in limited quantities.
03. There was also a convertible M12 GTC
In addition to the M12 coupe, Noble Automotive also produced a convertible version of the car called the M12 GTC. The GTC was essentially a convertible version of the M12 coupe, with a removable soft top and a modified chassis to accommodate the open-top design.
The M12 GTC was produced in limited quantities, with only a handful of examples built during its production run. However, it remains a sought-after collector’s item among automotive enthusiasts and is highly regarded for its combination of speed, agility, and open-top driving excitement.
02. Despite fo the performance the M12 still was “easy to drive”
Keeping aside, its high-performance capabilities, the Noble M12 was designed to be relatively easy to drive and was considered by many to be a “driver’s car” that was both fun and accessible to drive.
One of the key design features of the M12 was its lightweight construction, which made it nimble and agile on the road and the track. The Noble M12 was a high-performance sports car that was both thrilling and accessible to drive, making it a popular choice among automotive enthusiasts who like to drive their cars every day.
01. Body if the M12 was made of carbon composite material
The Noble M12 was one of the initial production cars to use carbon composite material, which was a major innovation in automotive design at the time. Carbon fiber is a strong and lightweight material, which is commonly used in high-performance applications. It helped them to reduce weight while also increasing the structural rigidity of the car, which was very crucial considering it was a performance car.
