Noble Automotive is back. A statement that can fill the discerning driving purist with unabated joy. Many are also unfamiliar with what Noble is about and what it means.

Noble recently announced its return with a brand new car. The new car is dubbed as the M500. The last model Noble produced was the unhinged M600. The M600 had a bi-turbo V8 from Volvo, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Nobles are revered for visceral and simple driving experiences. The M500 is no exception to their methods. Noble is reunited with Ford power again as it uses the 3.5 litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Seems familiar? It is the same engine that powers the Le Mans winning Ford GT. Power stands at 410 kW and torque is rated at 813 Nm. The transmission of choice is a Graziano 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s particularly special given that it’s a metal gated shifter.

The good news doesn’t stop there. The suspension setup is double-wishboned with coilovers and passive dampers all around. If steering feel is vital, you’ll be pleased to know the steering is hydraulically assisted. With the M500, you’re left to your own devices as it does not feature airbags and ABS.

The new Noble is a modern sports car with a very refreshing take as the upcoming M500 has a setup unlike anything currently on sale. It’s a setup that hearkens back to the golden age of the mid-engine supercar where the driver always had to be considerate of every control and input. It’s within reason to claim that the M500 could be the last of its kind. If you are still unfamiliar with Noble you’d be quiet surprised to learn that the base materials used to manufacture their cars were actually South African produced.