The first-generation Noble M12 GTO is a lightweight British coupe built around driver involvement rather than luxury, pairing a compact mid-mounted engine with a stripped-back structure that rewards smooth inputs on demanding roads.
The Noble M12 GTO engine in examples such as the 2.5 MT is a turbocharged 2.5-litre gasoline unit mounted behind the cabin, sending drive rearward. A manual transmission handles shifting, so the rear-wheel-drive powertrain responds directly to throttle and gear choice rather than smoothing them away.