A new British supercar is just around the corner in the form of the Noble M500, a 550 hp V6 powered alternative to the M600 . Opting for a steel chassis with glassfibre composite body instead of a carbon fiber one will help the M500 be a cheaper option for the brand. It’s still expected to cost around the £150,000 price point and compete with the likes of the Maserati MC20 , the Audi R8 and the Porsche 911 Turbo S .
Ford’s twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6, the very same as used in the Ford GT , will take pride of place in the M500’s engine bay. When the it was originally teased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2018, Noble were planning to offer a seven-speed twin-clutch auto gearbox as the only option for buyers. The good news now is the complete reversal of that decision, with a six-speed open-gate manual gearbox now the only option.
