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NOBLE M12....
	
	
		Anybody familiar with this car?  
2400 lbs.  ...6 cylinder twin turbo....
http://www.1gracing.com/specs.html
Well, apparently this car is available for driving somewhere in Carrollton.  A friend who will be at the PCA event should bring some info. regarding it AND his test drive. :) 
What say you?
	 
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		I say how can I get a test drive?  :wink: 
I love all of those British "boutique" sports cars: Noble, Ultima, TVR, Radical, etc. In fact, the Ultima GTR was my favorite, until the Noble came along.  :D
	 
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		Well, I'm not sure... I like that Nobel -- it's clean and has some great lines.  Plus it looks a little more roomy inside.  But that Ultima GTR looks like one of those Daytona Prototypes running in the  Grand Am Rolex Series*.  8) 
But how much do you figure the complete build would cost if a rolling chassis (ex Engine and Drivertrain) runs $90k?  I'm guessing... $120k?  For just s fuew scheckels more, I can have a  Ford GT (40).  Decisions, decisions...  :) 
* BTW, the Rolex and Cup series (road racing) will be airing on Speed Channel this Sunday from 11:00am until 1:00pm (Central Time).  I "support" one of the teams in the Cup series -- the Istook/Aines Audi S4s (cars 4 and 04)...  That's why I wanted to run "4cs" this year.  Anyway, from the race results (it's tape-delayed) and what I heard from the crew, I think they might get a little air time.  :wink:   Set your VCRs... it's good stuff!
	 
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		I love the Noble M12 GTO 3R
They have been the sports car bargain much like the Corvette Z06 over in Europe. I beleive they cost about 60k US over there. However here in the US i think thye cost about 90k when all is said and done. The car has it all, straightline acceleration, cornering capability, and a full rollcage. It is also a car you can drive on the street, (I would put the Ultima GTR on track only spec, It doesnt even have roll down windows!) But I saw a Noble in the flesh last year at the F1 race in Indy, and have been in love since.
Sign me up for 2
	 
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		I also got to see some nobles in person at the USGP two years ago.  I was VERY impressed.  They're about 58k roller and I think about 90k with the TT jag motor that comes 'standard'.  The fit and finish of them is phenominal for such a small run car.  I don't know if it would be the car I would buy with my spare 90k, but its definitely one I would consider.