The M600 testing in the USA
As Noble’s new M600 supercar creeps closer to its 2010 launch date, it seems that the company's ambitions for the car – and the M600's power output – are growing.
German magazine Auto Motor Und Sport has reported that the power output of the Yamaha-designed twin-turbo V8 will be nearer 650hp than the 600hp originally planned, while top speed should be around 200mph.
Noble boss Peter Boutwood has already said that he wants to create a more affordable
version of the Ferrari F40 with the carbon fibre-shelled M600 and, while a powerplant that originated in a Volvo S80 might not seem in keeping with that dream, its power and performance should make up for its less-than-exotic provenance.
Noble is expecting to produce around 50 M600s per year, but has not yet revealed exact details of price or specification.