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The fit and finish of the Noble M400 is exquisite. The hand stitched leather interior flows right into the dash with a nice layout of guages.

The Noble M400 is a sports car from the British car maker Noble. Manufacturing was outsourced to Hi Tech Automotive, based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

The Noble M400 features a mid-mounted transverse engine design. The power plant is originally a 2968 cc DOHC Ford Duratec V6 with four valves per cylinder, used in the Ford Mondeo ST220. With this engine as a base, Noble fits high-lift camshafts, revised fuel injection, and two turbochargers. For durability, Noble has also added forged pistons, an oil cooler, a larger baffled oil sump, and extra cooling ducts. This engine has a max power of 425 bhp (317 kW) at 6500 rpm, with a torque figure of 390 ft·lbf (530 N·m) at 5000 rpm. This power and a light weight allow the M400 to achieve a power to weight ratio of just over 400 bhp/ton, the figure for which it was named, and a 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) of 3.5 seconds. Top speed is 185 mph (298 km/h).

I spotted this Noble M400 on display at the 2008 Vancouver Shelby Show. I was quite surprised and delighted.

The Noble M400 features a mid-mounted transverse engine design. The UK auto TV show Vroom Vroom said that the M400 gave Ferrari Enzo performance at a Porsche 911 price.

The Noble M400 features a mid-mounted transverse engine design. The UK auto TV show Vroom Vroom said that the M400 gave Ferrari Enzo performance at a Porsche 911 price.

I would say by the look of the low profile, high performance tires and the massive brakes behind the scenes that the handling and stopping ability of the Noble M400 would be pretty impressive.

This large rear scoop lets in plenty of air to keep the Noble M400 power plant cool. It looks great too!

I love the latest trend of the supercars to encase the headlights and turn signals within the shape of the car.

Everywhere you look the Noble M400 is a real treat to look at.