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Sorry to bring the highly debated car up again but Ive just read the news on the new ginetta f400, (looks great and almost like the maclaren) 70k car with a carbon tub and 3.7 ford V6, is it just me or is the M600 carbon tub a poor excuse (or one of) to justify the 225k tag?
Amongst other things Im starting to think noble totally missed the mark and an opportunity to sell in large numbers, after reading into the Ginetta history I think noble could have been so much more had they gone down a similar path...
Really hope they do a 100k car soon but I do love the M600 and really hope they do well with it.
Amongst other things Im starting to think noble totally missed the mark and an opportunity to sell in large numbers, after reading into the Ginetta history I think noble could have been so much more had they gone down a similar path...
Really hope they do a 100k car soon but I do love the M600 and really hope they do well with it.
Edited by hollowpockets on Friday 5th August 13:34
Neither car has a carbon fibre tub - they both have steel space frames onto which carbon body panels are fixed. The F400 would seem to be a successor to the M400 - similar size/weight/construction/power and I think will generate much more sales volume at £70 - 100K. Whether it generates more profit is another matter. Anyone got any more news on Lee?
hoyin said:
Isn't it rather slow as well?
The 0-60 time was quoted as over 5 seconds??? Or is that just the smaller one?
That 0-60 time was based on the base 300bhp version and the figures are not confirmed. The idea presumably is to offer choice of spec / power from £68k so that each customer can choose power outputs and driver involvement.The 0-60 time was quoted as over 5 seconds??? Or is that just the smaller one?
Considering the M400 was £60k in its last form, and that was 5 years ago, the F400 and the whole ethos around it is great.
Gadgeroonie said:
they need to update the web site about the newer engine
so if the 3.7 fits in the F400 it should also fit into a Noble
would be interesting to know what the differences between the two engines are, an extra 700cc might make for a easier/more reliable way to make big power in the noble so if the 3.7 fits in the F400 it should also fit into a Noble
for those interested.hoyin said:
Isn't it rather slow as well?
The 0-60 time was quoted as over 5 seconds??? Or is that just the smaller one?
That's the G40R; 5.8 seconds, 2.0 litre and £30k.The 0-60 time was quoted as over 5 seconds??? Or is that just the smaller one?
Saw the G40R and the F400 over the weekend at Snetterton (BTCC bill also has Ginetta racing); the F400 is a lovely looking thing. Shame it's not a wee bit bigger though; it appealed to my wife even more.
1000kg, 410bhp and 0-60 in 3.7 seconds according to Ginetta's website.
hollowpockets said:
would be interesting to know what the differences between the two engines are, an extra 700cc might make for a easier/more reliable way to make big power in the noble for those interested.
From talking to guys who've gone to the G55(3.7) from the G50(3.5) the difference is all about torque. Factory upgrade available....very tempted! for those interested.Gassing Station | Noble | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff