2002 Noble M12 GTC
During the 2002 Birmingham Motor Show, Noble released three variations of the M12 super car. The great success of the M12 has allowed Noble to produce a range of vehicles for their customers.
For an open-top driving experience, the M12 GTC is the first Noble product to have a convertible form. Sharing the same mechanics as the GT0-3, the GTC is essentially the same car with revised bodywork.
The M12 GTC is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet automobile with a mid placed engine, produced by Noble. Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 3 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 290 bhp (294 PS/216 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 393 N·m (290 lb·ft/40.1 kgm) at 4600 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual ‘box.
Stated weight at the kerb is 1080 kg.
It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 257 km/h, or 160 mph.
In Detail
| engine | Ford Duratec Alloy V6 |
| position | Mid Transverse |
| aspiration | Twin Garret Turbochargers |
| valvetrain | 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 3000 cc / 183.1 in³ |
| power | 253.5 kw / 340 bhp |
| specific output | 113.33 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 323.81 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 460.98 nm / 340 ft lbs |
| body / frame | GRP Composite w/Steel & Alloy Panel Space Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD w/LSD |
| front tires | 225/40ZR18 |
| rear tires | 265/35ZR18 |
| front brakes | AP Racing Vented & Crossdrilled Discs w/4-Pot Calipers |
| f brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| rear brakes | AP Racing Vented & Crossdrilled Discs w/4-Pot Calipers |
| r brake size | x 330 mm / x 13.0 in |
| front wheels | F 21.6 x 45.7 cm / 8.5 x 18 in |
| rear wheels | R 25.4 x 45.7 cm / 10 x 18 in |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones |
| curb weight | 1050 kg / 2315 lbs |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
