2004 Noble M12 GTC

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.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4089 mm
Weight
1080 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
294 PS / 290 bhp / 216 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
393 Nm / 290 ft.lb / 40.1 kgm @ 4600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 4.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h / 160 mph

2004 Noble M12 GTC specifications

2004 Noble M12 GTC data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2438 mm	96 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4089 mm	161 inches
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1080 kg	2381 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	3 litre 2968 cc (181.118 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	89 × 79.5 mm 3.5 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.12
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	294 PS (290 bhp) (216 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	393 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm) at 4600 rpm
Specific output	72.9 kW/litre 99.1 ps/litre 97.7 bhp/litre 1.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	132.41 Nm/litre 1.6 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	alloy block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1663.9 kPa (241.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	494.67 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler	air/air
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	257 km/h (160 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 272.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.27 PS/kg 200.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 kW/kg 268.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.27 bhp/kg 0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.99 kg/kW 8.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.500
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	8.5J x 18
Wheel size rear	10J x 18
Tyres front	225/40 x 18
Tyres rear	265/35 x 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	330 mm
Rear brake diameter	330 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.03
Final drive ratio	2.76
general
Carfolio.com ID	119988
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	29.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2004 Noble M12 GTC added 2004-05-28. Last modified 2013-02-28.