Performance Review: Noble M400 3.0 V6 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Noble M400 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Noble M400 3.0 V6 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Noble M400 has a 2968cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The M400 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the M400's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1060 kgs (2336 lbs) this makes the Noble M400 3.0 V6 in the same weight category as the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Noble M400 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp)

In terms of power the 2968cc 24V V6 engine produces 425 bhp (316 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 3.5 V6 Supercharged (410 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 390 lb-ft (528.7 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Noble M400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (424.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Noble M400.

The Noble M400 has a Power to weight ratio of 400.9 bhp per ton and 367.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 M400 competing with the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (424.6 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster (424.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Noble M400 generating around 367.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera (392.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Aston-Martin DBS Superleggera Concorde Special Edition (392.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Noble M400 3.0 V6 as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Noble M400 3.0 V6 is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the M400 and the 2015 Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8

When talking about the performance of the Noble M400 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.15 secs @ 122.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2015 Lexus GS -F 5.0 V8 (11.10 secs), the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (11.11 secs), and the 2005 Audi A8 S8 5.2 Quattro (11.12 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Noble M400 3.0 V6 has a maximum speed of 173mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 M400 equals the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (184 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 then how about the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (184 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (184 mph), or the 2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S 991 (184 mph).

Related Links:

2004 M400 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Noble

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