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Old 03-05-2006, 05:29 PM   #1
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A radical new Noble is set to wow press and public when it’s unveiled this month. Named M15, the car will remain faithful to the company’s M14 concept as a user-friendly supercar, but will have an all-new chassis, drivetrain configuration, interior and body - as well as more power.

With a guide price of £75,000 the M15 represents a major departure from Noble’s current models. It will target buyers who are seeking a more exclusive and driver-focused alternative to mid-engined cars in the £110-130k price bracket, while also tempting those who are eyeing up the 2007 Lotus Esprit.

“The M15’s fresh styling and engineering emphasise our desire to present a genuinely all-new car to the market,” said Lee Noble, Noble’s MD and design chief. “While the Noble M12 series continues to win us accolades for its performance and dynamics, we’ve worked hard to ensure that the M15 is in a different league altogether. As before, this has been achieved without us having to resort to big, heavy engines or trick electronics. The M15 will be nothing less than a pure-bred driving machine.”

Among the M15’s highlights will be:

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Dry-sumped engine with 455bhp/455lb ft of torque
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In-line drivetrain using a new, bespoke gearbox
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New, 57 per cent stiffer spaceframe chassis
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Generous boot space, front and rear
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New interior with high levels of standard equipment

The M15 will sit above Noble’s current models from launch, leaving the completed range as follows:

Noble M15: £75,000 (est)

Noble M400: £55,995

Noble M12 GTO-3R: £49,950

Full details and pictures of the first complete M15 coming soon.





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Old 03-05-2006, 08:04 PM   #2
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Dry sumped engine but what kind? The last one had duratec mondeo V6 right?
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Old 03-06-2006, 03:57 AM   #3
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Overhangs are a bit on the longish side for my taste and the scoops in front of the rear tires are too busy. And what's with four lug wheels, is this thing light as a Lotus or Miata?
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Old 03-06-2006, 04:19 AM   #4
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hmmm, the rear is even more similar.
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Old 03-06-2006, 05:47 AM   #5
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looks like a lambo ferrari and audi TT had a threesome.
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Old 03-06-2006, 07:08 AM   #6
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^^^^ummmmm no. its just the grown up version of the P2

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Old 03-06-2006, 09:41 AM   #7
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So how soon until this one is in the US.
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:53 AM   #8
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Old 03-06-2006, 10:17 AM   #9
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i swear i was eating cream of wheat....
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Old 03-06-2006, 07:15 PM   #10
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Oh, to be a Briton!
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Old 03-06-2006, 07:20 PM   #11
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i like alot- but id rather have a c6 zo6 for cheaper
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Old 03-06-2006, 07:37 PM   #12
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Now that is a crazy car and it's British too. Hooray!
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Old 03-06-2006, 11:48 PM   #13
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kthxbye not all of us have 30" apple monitors.
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:25 AM   #14
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I like the car a lot ... havent heard that its worth the money tho
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:46 AM   #15
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Apparently the previous model was one hell of a fun track car, I'm sure this will be in a similar ballpark.

(BTW, why do people have to quote all those pictures for a few remarks, just redundant.)
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Old 03-07-2006, 04:30 AM   #16
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kthxbye not all of us have 30" apple monitors.
It fits on my 15" w/o a resize

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Old 03-07-2006, 10:01 AM   #17
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The Noble M12 GTO was one of the finest sports cars ever built. Considering that it is a cottage industry car from england it was very impressive. I'm sure the new Noble will be just as fun to drive, but the GTO is a hard act to follow.
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Old 03-07-2006, 09:02 PM   #18
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kthxbye not all of us have 30" apple monitors.
turn up your resolution, NEWB.
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Old 03-08-2006, 12:38 AM   #19
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I haven't a problem on my 15" Powerbook no sir, and I don't even have my Firefox at full width.
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It's ok,but I like the Prodrive much better.
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Old 03-08-2006, 01:03 AM   #21
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Oh yeah..


The obligatory "the wheel's on the wrong side!"
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Old 03-08-2006, 05:51 PM   #22
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I saw a m400 a couple weeks ago, so hot. Id love to have one, the car is one hell of a deal, sweet track car.
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Old 03-09-2006, 07:32 PM   #23
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So has anyone been able to find out what the powerplant is in this one? Are there choices? Another turbo'd ford V6? Please say no, this car deserves better.
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Old 03-10-2006, 12:37 AM   #24
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i think i prefer the M12 to this one....
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