Sep 20, 2005 12:41:33 PM
- Carlos from Spain
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Sep 20, 2005 12:41:33 PM
Sep 20, 2005 1:02:48 PM
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Carlos from Spain said:
What a beast!
http://www.sci-mag.com/art2/art2p1.html
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Al Pettee said:Quote:
Carlos from Spain said:
What a beast!
http://www.sci-mag.com/art2/art2p1.html
Is this available in the US? Anyplace where I could test one?
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Ferdie said:
So is it true that Tiff Needel worked on the suspension?
Remarkable job, I must say. Should consider this as a weekend car - just not sure how good resale value might be... We might be better of with a GT3 - even if not as fast in the straight line!
Sep 20, 2005 3:04:14 PM
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The Noble achieves performance the old-fashioned way, with small size, low mass, high power and meticulous development. In road-going trim, the M400 weighs in at just 2,376 pounds, nearly 1,000 pounds less than the carbon fiber-tubbed Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo. Its shattering acceleration, fierce grip, powerful braking and forgiving nature are the result of human thought, intuition, dedication and craftsmanship, rather than the engineering expediency of corrective computer aids such as traction control and ABS brakes; the M400 doesn't even have power steering.
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ElTonioni said:
There are some things that we Brits don't want you lot to get your hands on on the other side of the pond, and Noble is one of them
Take a look at the brochure for the upcoming M14.
http://www.noblecars.com/images/m14-brochure.pdf
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Grant said:
I noticed an error in the article. It does have power steering (article said manual). From what I hear, the steering is superb though with excellent precision and feedback.
Sep 22, 2005 7:15:08 PM
Sep 22, 2005 8:18:27 PM
Sep 22, 2005 9:12:17 PM
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Carlos from Spain said:
The engine it uses is a turbocharged version of the Duratec 3liter V6, this engine was designed by Porsche for Ford (it was use in the Ford Mondeo/Taurus/Contour for example and other cars)... and two of those put togetehr make the current Aston Martin's V12 as well
Sep 22, 2005 11:17:08 PM
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Mike S said:
I a link to another review thumbs up there too
http://www.fast-autos.com/Noble_M400.html
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Al Pettee said:
Grant,
I just spoke to the contact at 1gRacing in Hamilton, Ohio just outside Cincinnati. He said he was not aware of outside US distributors (such as you mentioned in Denver). I wonder if there is a way to find out from other sources if there is a western New York distributor. He said he heard of a group in Connecticut (which could work also since my relatives are moving there). Any knowledge of this?
Thanks. That M400 looks like it could be a fun summer car for me for Watkins Glen days or just some good, fast cornering around town. And from specs. and ordering to delivery would be only a 4-month wait, just in time for next spring. And in case you can't tell, I love turbocharged engines.
Al
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Al Pettee said:
Thanks,
I'll keep you posted. 1gRacing is sending some brochures next week, and I'm supposed to speak to a Dean Rosen from 1g afterwards. Imagine a road-worthy ("almost production"-okay, so the engine still needs to be inserted: "Batteries not included" ) car for nearly under $100K that can smoke a 911 Turbo!
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ElTonioni said:
There are some things that we Brits don't want you lot to get your hands on on the other side of the pond, and Noble is one of them
Take a look at the brochure for the upcoming M14.
http://www.noblecars.com/images/m14-brochure.pdf