2005 Noble M12

2005 Noble M12 GTO 3R (1 of 126) VERY RARE US CAR Noble was awarded the car of the year award in 2005 by one publication. With just 126 examples made, this version is sought after and rare. The Noble is a sports car from the British car maker Noble. Manufacturing was outsourced to Hi-Tech Automotive,based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It was noted by the automotive press for its excellent handling and power. Engine Twin-turbo 3.0 L Ford Duratec V6 tuned by ROUSH Performance Transmission Getrag 6 speed manual with Quaife automatic torque-biasing differential This model has had a tune in some engine upgrades puts out 425 hp 0-60 2.97-3.2 secs It does come with a computer in the Noble software install directly from the manufacturer, and it comes with a adapter porch, so you can plug it in and get the health of the vehicle at any time, the mileage is unknown the odometer is not working, the car currently does not have a title we applied for the title in Vermont. We are waiting. NO accidents runs and drives great absolutely NO issues very very fast, shifts great as well The Noble features a transversely-mounted rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The power plant began life as a 2,968 cc (3.0 L; 181.1 cu in) DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder Ford Duratec V6 engine, as used in the Ford Mondeo ST220. With this engine as a base, Noble fits high-lift camshafts, revised fuel injection, and Garrett AiResearch T28 twin-turbochargers. The M400 has no ABS, no stability control, no traction control, and no air bags. Driver safety comes from a factory racing harness and built-in roll cage. For durability, Noble also added forged pistons, an oil cooler, a larger baffled oil sump, and extra cooling ducts. Its engine has a maximum power of 425 bhp (431 PS; 317 kW) at 6,500 rpm, with a torque figure of 390 lbft (529 Nm) at 5,000 rpm. This power and a light weight allow it to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of just over 400 bhp (406 PS; 298 kW)/ton.

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