My Classic Car: 2006 Noble M 400

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I purchased this extremely rare Noble M 400 approximately six years ago. In my opinion, Lee Noble is an automotive genius on the same level as Carroll Shelby. Noble produced a number of different models, and all are tremendously rare. The M12 GTO3R and the track-ready M 400 were the most popular versions. It is estimated that less than 150 of the M 400 exist.

My car has a great number of desired modifications. The current tune is 460hp on the four-cam Ford V6 3.0-liter engine. Weighing in at 2,360 pounds, the car also has a Getrag six-speed manual transmission, Quaife torque biasing differential, twin turbos, and a Tial blow-off valve.

Performance specs are 0-60 in 3.1seconds, the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds, and 1.06g on the skidpad. These cars will run with Porsche GT3s on a road course. This M 400 is the most bang for the buck that you could imagine. It’s not a complicated vehicle and is very easy to maintain. This example has received trophies in a number of car shows, including “Best Supercar/Exotic” against Ferraris, Porsche, Lamborgini, and other exotic makes.

I feel very honored to own this automotive marvel.

– Craig M., California

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