New Noble M14 in autocar today

[rob_e1]

Not yet unveiled at the motorshow (due this afternoon) but autocar have pics and prices... looks lovely.

Leather interior, luggage space, same wheelbase and engine as the M12, only 70kg heavier than an M12, 400bhp, 0-100 in 9.5seconds, £75k.

Sorry don't have a scanner here today.. :(

[Sm@ck]

maybe thats in mph

[rob_e1]

Yes thats 9.5 seconds for 0-100mph.

[yg60m]

I will wait my issue to see that. A Noble M14, that's interesting for sure, the M12 is a great achievement :)

[twboy1999]

0-100mph in 9.5 is not that impressive..
it thought would be like alot quicker

[nthfinity]

0-100mph in 9.5 is not that impressive..
it thought would be like alot quicker


so do you have a car that is faster? :roll:
jeez, what does it take to impress you? :wink:

[rob_e1]

Pics are here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/noble/default.asp?storyId=8504

http://www.pistonheads.com/pipe/2dd7d456fa9be46b20d7117225160e02/news/8504-154526-4.jpg

[nthfinity]

wow, that car looks damn sexy! thanks for the pic/link :)

kinda a mix of supercars in design, i think
front facia/ bonet: owe homage to the Murcialago
cockpit: origins look like a Porsche GT1
door sill:: remeniscant of the Porsche CGT
rear: the jury is still out til i see a good picture, but ill guess a lambo again :)

[gucom]

hmmmmmmm looks alot more like a proper car than the old Nobles, not as kit-car like, but pretty? no, too agressive, no refinement in its looks, i think its some kind of angular version of the MG SV, which i find VERY ugly

[No.1]

hmmm... a hint of Enzo :wink:

http://www.pistonheads.com/pipe/2133109ed11f01fb596614ad2fd91dab/news/8504-154526-4.jpg

[schnell318]

I guess it looks good but I would have to see other pictures to know for sure.

[Tomerville]

Yeah, the windshield does have thar wrap-around apperance of an Enzo. I think those headlights are too big, and therefor ruining its apperance.

[No.1]

Yeah, the windshield does have thar wrap-around apperance of an Enzo. I think those headlights are too big, and therefor ruining its apperance.

And also the two front vents :wink:

[ChrisAW11]

I'm actually a big fan of the Noble M12, but this one looks out of proportion, I have to say. I hope they fix those swollen eyes, the massive front overhang, and the SUV-like ride height appearance - yes I know this will have a very low CG actually, but the gap between the front spoiler and the road seems to be just too big (but that could be a lighting issue, me not seeing where the body actually ends)....
As the pictures make it look, it's not my glass of beer.

[jorge]

I also think 9.5 seconds to 100 mph sounds a little slow, the GTO 3-R has done better than that!

[nthfinity]

I also think 9.5 seconds to 100 mph sounds a little slow, the GTO 3-R has done better than that!


^^^^
i just dont get those type of statements, sure, it is slower then the M12 GTO 3R... its not the same car, its heavier, and more friendly to drive everyday in... mabey in the likes of aston martin? (mabey not... we'll see)

[stradale]

The interior seems better than that of the M12 and there's a bit of a boot. But those are the only positive sides I can find on this new Noble. Its exterior is a step back I think. The headlight units are ridiculous and give the car a more anonimous face than the M12 did. It's going in the direction of the Ascari too much. If Noble wants to grow it should seek its own identity, some look that is instantly recognisable as Noble. This isn't it.

[Chingachgook]

It's more a grown up car than the M12, but sorry, I prefere the GTO3R. No way. For this one I'd take a 911 or a T440R, I won't spend all that money for a Gt made by Noble, and speaking honestly I don't like the look of this one.

[1zippo1]

The only thing the M12 was missing IMO was some desent styling and with this M14 they also covered that part! I think this car is going to sell much better then the M12.

It's a bit heavier then the M12, but not much so the handling will probably still be superb and 400hp in such a lightweight... awesome!!!

[rob_e1]

I saw this car at the motorshow on sunday (birmingham). To be honest I didn't actually like it at much as i thought. It still looks a little unresolved and a bit amateurish.

The rear overhang looks too big (especially when parked next to a M12) plus the way the lower element of the wheel arch extensions meets with the side skirt just looks messy. I was very disappointed and i hate to say it but i don't think they will sell very well at this price. £75k makes it more expensive than a 911.

The things that got people buying M12's (performance, handling, value for money compared to porsche, ferrari etc) wont work here if the price is too high. If you want the performance, then M12 is still the way to go (especially M400 spec). IF you want more comfort and nice leather and luggage space then why spend £75 for something with a mondeo v6 when you could have a 911 or AM-V8 for same money??*

I really want noble to do well, but i really don't think this is the car to do it for them.


*other alternative for £75 is three year old 360 modena. I know which one i'd prefer :D


just my 02p etc.

[sads]

At least its lost the mondeo rear lights, deffinite design ques to the Carrea GT and Bently Continental

[Ford Capri 2.8i]

what a beautiful car.......and if the car is as nimble as expected, as well as the performances of it, its far enough for me to continue being a noble far, ill keep anxious to any news from noble

[SlickDizzy]

The front end is a little too boxy for my tastes, but otherwise, it's awesome. The rear end looks like a Murcielago though :?

9.5 second 0-60? An "ancient" Triumph TR6 can do it in 8.6. That's ridiculous for a "Supercar", especially considering the TR6 is a creaky old outdated roadster (don't get me wrong, I love the TR6).

[rob_e1]

9.5 second 0-60? An "ancient" Triumph TR6 can do it in 8.6. That's ridiculous for a "Supercar", especially considering the TR6 is a creaky old outdated roadster (don't get me wrong, I love the TR6).

Nope, its 9.5 seconds 0 to 100 mph, not 0-60.

I really don't understand why so many have said "thats not fast". For its price it is very quick. Sure its not as quick as an M400 or GTO3R but that is to be expected - it has the same engine and is a bigger more luxurious car - of course its not going to be as quick as a stripped out lightweight.

What noble are trying to do with this car is address the main criticisms of the m12 - ie its cramped, cheap looking interior and lack of quality materials and finishes - not just make a quicker car.. :roll: