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Noble M15

The Noble M15 is a sports car designed and developed by Noble Automotive.Production of the M15 was due to begin in early 2006. The Noble M15 is intended to appeal to a far broader market than the M12-GTO3R or the M400 and compete directly with the Porsche 911 Turbo/GT-3 and Ferrari F430. As a result the Noble M15 has a number of features not previously found on Nobles such as satellite navigation, traction control, electric windows and ABS.

Make and Model: Noble M15
Year: 2006
Engine Type: 3.0 Liter twin turbo V6
Torque: 455lb-ft@4800rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 3.4 s
Suspension: Wishbones w/Coisprings, Dampers
Wheel Base: 96.0 inches
List Price: $112,000
Horsepower: 455bhp@6800rpm
Top Speed: 185 mph
Brakes: Noble Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Weight: 2756 lbs


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It driven by Richard who praised its handling "it just grips and grips, and then there's a tiny little bit of understeer to tell you you're being a bit of a spanner." When it was handed over to the 'tame racing driver',The Stig, it completed a lap of their circuit in 1:22.5, a time faster than a Ferrari F430 (1:22.9), and an Audi R8 (1:24.4). It was praised by Jeremy Clarkson, who called it "one of those Giant Killers."

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