A Noble achievement:

If you are looking for more info. check out this site.

http://www.1gracing.com/

 

It's kinda weird. It seems like practically every noble out there is that color.

 

Hip though - dark metallic silver/titanium is the "hot" color right now, from Astons to F430's, everyone has a color like that (or shade ).

 

Is that a Superformance Coupe in the background? Any info on that car?

 

Both the Noble and the Superformance can be found here. And soon the Beck 904

http://www.mcmichaelmotorsports.com/

 

Yeah, it's extremely popular right now, no question about it.

I'm partial to black myself, but I do see the appeal.

http://www.nobleforums.com/showthread.php?t=337

 

I cant get enough of that gray. i wounder why they choose that V6?

 

Probably to keep the weight down

 

2337 lbs is heavy enough, no need for yet another bloated Porker on the road when there are so many other choices at the 2800-3500lb range.

That V6 is light, readily available, very cheap (with had selected Wiseco forged pistons, Scat H-beam rods, ARP 2000 bolts, 42lb Lightning injectors, lightened flywheel, iridium plugs, balanced & blueprinted, it costs $5k shipped in the US), and easily puts out 425hp and 390 lb/ft of torque with a linear power delivery and good low-rpm drivability.

 

It may be a Ford V-6 but it's very well matched to the car. I drove a 425 hp M400 and loved it!

 

Still looks like a kit car and pedestrian looking ford engine.

Anyone going this route should also consider the ultima gtr which uses the new vette engine, it's one of the fastest road car on the planet.

 

This is some shots of a uniquely painted Noble I saw for the first time. It has a highly tuned, 400HP + Rouch prepared motor and weighs 2080 pounds. If you do the math, that equals a sickly fast car.

I also have included several shots of an Ultima. For me, I like the big american v8 mated to the Porsche tranny (upside down, the drain plug becomes the filler) The engine compartment looks nicer. The rearward vision, has to be worse than the Noble. Then again, the only thing of concern would be the cop cars trying to catch you!

regards

Ken
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I drove the Noble two weeks ago. If I wouldn't kill myself in it first, my license would be killed.

The limits are so far away, the speeds so high (without noticing it) and the acceleration so brutal, I was floored.

I guess this is how an Enzo feels.

 

So if you go to the track with a buddy, you need a roof rack or a trailer for your gear. Good grief.

Gary

 

Actually they also sell bags that are specially made to fit into every free space in the interior

 

Interesting cars, I've seen a couple on the road so far.

 

Someone should do one with a turbo buick v6 from a GN/GNX. Or twin turbo. With some upgrades, of course.

 

where can you get an ultima? any idea how much they are?


i've seen a noble up close and was actually pretty impressed with its quality. i expected a kit car type finish and while not quite up to a typical prodution car, it wasn't too bad.

 

Sat in a Noble this past weekend at Lime Rock. Very impressed and i fit comfortably with head room to spare. If i was only willing to part with 80g's for a sports car....

 

i just don't get these kit cars......sounds like a financial black hole.

 

drool, I love the noble. Its so awsome looking, not to mention twin turbo'd.

 

ive been to the factory a few time's,very impresive cars on the road and track,here's the link to ultima's web site

http://www.ultimasports.co.uk/

Dale.

 

It is classified as a modular car, NOT a kit car. They are fully manufactured in South Africa and sold as normal cars in Europe. In order to avoid airbag and emission requirements in the US, they ship the car FULLY FACTORY assembled minus the engine. The engine is then installed here in the US allowing them the designation of a modular vehicle. This is not some kit you spend 3 years putting together in your garage.

 

Derek! Good to see you here. I was wondering when you were going to correct some of the wrongs in this thread.