2004 Noble M12 GTO-3R

KEY FACTS

• This Noble M12 GTO-3R is a rare British sports car, fitted with some appealing modifications and offered with low mileage.
• It is powered by a mid-rear mounted twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre Ford Duratec V6, which has been remapped to produce 397bhp on low boost and 502bhp on high boost. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and Quaife torque-biasing differential.
• First registered in May 2004, this M12 GTO-3R has been with its current and second owner since August 2018.
• The odometer shows 24,742 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• While the Noble is rightly regarded for its handling, its outright pace is also seriously impressive. With a stated kerb weight of just 1,080kg, the GTO-3R’s quoted 0-60mph time is just 3.7 seconds, and Road & Track magazine timed it as being even quicker.
• This M12 was specified with blue paint, over a two-tone black and grey leather-trimmed interior with ‘Noble’ lettering on the head restraints.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch ten-spoke Braid FlowForming alloy wheels, which are fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres.
• Factory and aftermarket equipment includes a Quaife torque-biasing differential, a baffled sump, a Pro Alloy intercooler, a Piper performance exhaust, air conditioning, an alarm system, a carbon fibre-trimmed steering wheel, Willans safety harnesses, a Sony stereo and air conditioning.
• The car has been remapped to produce 397bhp on low boost and 502bhp on high boost.
• It also features a Piper performance exhaust and a Pro Alloy intercooler.
• The car will be supplied with its original bill of sale, the owner’s manuals and service record, and a file of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: Overall, the car presents well for its age and mileage, with only light wear and minor cosmetic marks. These include minor chips on the rear clamshell; some light paint scratches / marks on the offside rear wheel arch; some wear on the driver’s seat bolsters; grease weeps from the offside CV joint boot; minor residue visible around the front coolant pipe joints; the handbrake is very light; two small chips on the windscreen.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 6 August 2024 at 24,735 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was completed in August 2023 at 24,727 miles, where Rallysport Automotive replaced the engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, brake fluid and gearbox oil.
• During the seller’s ownership the car has also benefitted from a new fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel filter, oil separator/breather, engine undertray, and battery. The alloy wheels have also been refurbished and fresh tyres have been fitted, and the K&N filters have been cleaned and re-oiled.

Dates and Mileages:

• 10/08/2023 - 24,727 miles
• 17/06/2008 - 23,093 miles
• 17/07/2007 - 22,153 miles
• 27/06/2006 - 18,000 miles (Approx.) - Interval Service
• 26/08/2005 - 12,000 miles (Approx.) - Interval Service
• 03/05/2005 - 8,963 miles
• 29/10/2004 - 5,661 miles
• 27/04/2004 - 912 miles

SUMMARY

This Noble M12 GTO-3R is a rare lightweight British sports car, offered with low mileage. Remapped to produce up to 502bhp, and also fitted with an uprated exhaust and intercooler, it would make an ideal track day companion or weekend B-road blaster for many more years to come.

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