New Noble M14 in autocar today

[nthfinity]

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

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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


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]

Originally Posted by SlickDizzy 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: