Re: The New "Noble"

[RobP]

Well - as I'm currently ensconsed in the good ol' US of A, I'll see if I can bring one back as hand luggage
Stepped out of my hotel this morning straight into a nest of Vipers; there were about 10 of them sat being polished and tended to for some photo shoot. Thought I would nick one of them, but I've changed my mind now.
Have to say, it does look good - but who makes a Rossion?(Sound familiar!)

[AMG Merc]

Anagrams of ROSSION include:

"Is Nos Or" - Hmmm, some gas perhaps!

"Sir Soon" - Well certainly sooner than Noble!

[gadgeroonie]

the front end looks very m15 like

i quite like it !

[m12_nathan]

The tyres are on backwards.

But I like it.

[Mr Noble]

It is pretty nice. Not drop dead stunning though IMO.

I wonder why they didn't put a glass or plastic window between the buttresses like the mule had, that would look superb and make far more air go via the IC.

Hope Noble do an M12 MK2!!


G

[mikey_p]

I'm not a massive fan of it. It is ok, but it looks a little out of proportion, and is far to obvious an amalgamation of the M12 and M15. IMO this also makes it look much more like a kit car that is trying to be both M12 and M15 at the same time whilst achieving neither. Maybe in real life I will be persuaded, but in photoshop version it doesn't do it for me.

[JLSELAN]

mgbond said:

Have I read it wrong or does it have a charge cooler?

Bondy

AFAIK, they are still using an air-air intercooler in the same location as the M12/400, but the cooling air for the unit is now ducted (and forced) to it via the two side buttresses on the rear clam. So there is no longer a need for an intercooler inlet cooling hole on the rear clam.

[Twerlie]

Nice

[goodlife]

I think this is exactly where Lee should have taken the M12 while fiddling with the MXX. This modernisation of the styling is IMHO a fantastic job. Plus don't they stuff more horses under the rear clam in the US? Those being US horses of course, which albeit may be slightly less than our thoroughbred UK horses

Now VERY tempted to buy one. One more reason the move to France can't come quick enough.

Lee, if you are reading this - and we know you are - please announce something on the MXX very soon, or I'll be spending my hard-earned on this beautiful evolution of my previous 3R, leaving nothing under the mattress to purchase an MXX...

[c18ere]

stunning looks very up to date!

[AMG Merc]

I've just noticed that they are STILL using those silly posidrive clam locks - could have taken the opportunity to change them for a few Rand!

[F.C.]

AMG Merc said:

I've just noticed that they are STILL using those silly posidrive clam locks - could have taken the opportunity to change them for a few Rand!

Err, they are Phillips clam locks actually
Can't really see what the fuss is about it's an M12 with a body kit.
When was the last time you got exited about an MR2 with the latest Ferrari/Lambo look-alike plastic thrown at it?
Oh and ROSSION??? Nice name NOT!!
SO NO SIR would be my answer.
IMO, F.C.

Edited by F.C. on Thursday 12th July 08:22

[NobleGuy]

I think it's beautiful - a definite M12 mark II with a little bit of M15 thrown in. It's like the M12 and M15 have had it off behind the bike sheds.

Love it personally, although the name is pretty pants.

[gizard]

Could they do it in RHD though?

[joust]

I'll think I'll wait until I see the "in the flesh" photos before final judgement. It's got quite a few unresolved styling issues, but maybe some of that is it's just so flat when it comes off a CAD package.

The other thing is that they are all CAD drawings, production will certainly make them change some things.

An interesting step though, and I am sure they will continue the success out there.

J

[Mr Noble]

I thought the pics looked pretty real! Especially the one with stripes on!

Is there not a "real" car yet then?

[AMG Merc]

F.C. said:

AMG Merc said:

I've just noticed that they are STILL using those silly posidrive clam locks

Err, they are Phillips clam locks actually

So that would explain why I can never get mine unlocked then!

[GarC]

That price and the weak dollar could make a personal import a good buy. (except for the LHD)

Looks v good though

[Foolish Dave]

Looks good. I like the design updates and new interior!

Agree that a personal import would be good with the weak USD - especially if you're going to do a lot of EU driving

[AMG Merc]

Interior mock-up - a bit Ford GT without the toggle switches and holey seats!