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Last month, the new Noble M600 was spot during performance tests in Arizona. Now the people of RacersWeb.com are in possession of fresh spy pictures of the car. This time a Porsche Carrera GT was also seen on the track, which is believed to be one of the M600’s benchmark cars.

The M600 is powered by a Volvo-sourced 600 hp twin turbo V8 engine. Arrival time is estimated towards early 2009.  

[Source: RacersWeb.com]

These are the first spy photos and video of the new Noble M600 supercar. It’s the first time the UK supercar has been seen without disguise and we can now see the mid-engined beast in action.
The total power output is expected to lie somewhere around 630bhp, although the power rating could be hinted at in the name.

That grunt comes from a Volvo (you read that right) engine: the V8 from the XC90, longitudinally mounted and breathed upon by two turbochargers. Drive will be sent to the rear axle, making this Brit sports car a potentially lively beast.

Why a Volvo V8? This engine was co-developed with Yamaha and is a relatively lightweight lump – and can be tuned to meet emissions standards around the globe. That’s an important attribute for low-volume car makers keen for access to worldwide markets.

It’s a bit early to estimate the price, but CAR understands the M600 will be sold for around £100,000 when sales kick off at an unspecified date in 2009.

Lee Noble described the M600 as a more usable type of Noble. ‘The M12 is a great car, but it’s very focused and I wanted to produce a supercar people could use everyday. It was time for Noble to take a big step up in terms of refinement, practicality and style.’

Gallery: Spy photos of the Noble M600

[Source: CAR Magazine]