1999 Noble M10

The Noble M10 is the first car designed and produced by Noble Automotive. It is a two-door, two-seater model built in convertible form only. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre 168 hp engine. It was introduced in 1999, but is no longer in production, having been replaced by the M12. The car was provided with features such as two doors and two seating options in a convertible style.

Only a few were ever made as customers moved deposits onto the M12 as soon as its credentials were announced. The M10 is similar in performance to the Lotus Elise in many respects. The Toyota MR2 Spyder is noted for having a somewhat similar appearance to the M10. The first two cars were built at Lee Noble’s home garage see Fenix Automotive.

In Detail

engine	Ford V6
valvetrain	Quad Cam 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement	2500 cc / 152.6 in³
power	125.3 kw / 168.0 bhp @ rpm
specific output	67.2 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	219.6 nm / 162.0 ft lbs @ rpm
body / frame	GRP Comosites
driven wheels	Mid Engine / RWD
front tires	F 205/55VR-15
rear tires	R 205/55VR-16
front brakes	Vented Discs w/o ABS
f brake size	x 265 mm / x 10.4 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/o ABS
r brake size	x 255 mm / x 10.0 in
front wheels	F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels	R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
curb weight	960 kg / 2116 lbs
wheelbase	2438 mm / 95.9 in
front track	1485 mm / 58.5 in
rear track	1524 mm / 60.0 in
length	3860 mm / 151.9 in
width	1752 mm / 68.9 in
height	1176 mm / 46.3 in
transmission	5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
0 – 60 mph	~5.9 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~16.9 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~14.56 seconds