Noble M500 - EXCLUSIVE Track Review by Ben Collins Stig

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2025

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  • @G-SKEET
    @G-SKEET Місяць тому +402

    Never thought we'd see Noble again to be honest...

    • @AVM-Music
      @AVM-Music Місяць тому +12

      Hence why I clicked

    • @elnyoutube123
      @elnyoutube123 Місяць тому +23

      It was quite Noble of them to show up again.

    • @paulomunozartavia2282
      @paulomunozartavia2282 Місяць тому +14

      At least they showed up in their classical fashion, instead of becoming something else

    • @stuh4645
      @stuh4645 Місяць тому +4

      Strap in, its been quite a few years between the mule and the new press car. Actual production might be a while off lol

    • @jameswingrove7421
      @jameswingrove7421 Місяць тому +1

      Same, but I’m glad that we have!

  • @Flared
    @Flared Місяць тому +208

    So great to see that Noble are still around. A guy who lives in my area has an M12, and its always a treat to see.
    With Lotus seemingly going away from cars like this, the lightweight manual British sports car still lives on with Noble!

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +22

      Sure is!

    • @craftyukraine
      @craftyukraine Місяць тому +2

      @@Flared the legacy must live! Internal combustion engines will stay with humanity forever.

    • @captain_context9991
      @captain_context9991 Місяць тому +5

      Because Lotus, and Jaguar too, are 100% Chinese owned now and they care little for heritage and brand identity.

    • @RyneLanders
      @RyneLanders Місяць тому +18

      ​@@captain_context9991Jaguar isn't owned by the Chinese. 🤦‍♂️😂 Tata is Indian and has owned them since 2008. They've put out some amazing cars in that time including the X150 XKR, the F-Type, and the Project 7 and Project 8 cars.

    • @Gentleman...Driver
      @Gentleman...Driver Місяць тому +3

      @@captain_context9991 Emission regulations are making it hard and expensive to maintain the heritage of internal combustion engines. They are going to fade away if the governments dont do a turnaround. The car industry is world wide in trouble right now. There is not enough demand for EVs.
      Smaller manufacturers have fortunately more liberties.

  • @brianfowler2795
    @brianfowler2795 Місяць тому +135

    Soo happy these cars still exist.

    • @andrewchristie9056
      @andrewchristie9056 Місяць тому +10

      I still have my M400. Had it 12 years now. Incredible car.

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +7

      think we are approaching a u-turn - question is when

    • @craftyukraine
      @craftyukraine Місяць тому

      @@BenCollinsDrives hopefully not. This lithium madness will eventually come to the logical ending. They don’t make electrical container cargo ships, airplanes and DC powered trains for a lot of reasons. The power of steam was less efficient than diesel, but hypothetical DC powered lithium trains are worse by any means than diesel locomotives. Thus, steam engines had to go, but we can’t let go diesel and petrol engines because we DON’T have a better technology yet.

  • @SuperMcgenius
    @SuperMcgenius Місяць тому +36

    As a Canadian, I have great respect that you did not cancel the shoot due to the snow.😊☃️

    • @davidankrom1247
      @davidankrom1247 Місяць тому +2

      Yes!!! ❄️🥶❄️ from Winnipeg.

  • @captain_context9991
    @captain_context9991 Місяць тому +81

    Its so cool that there is still room for small manufacturers like these.

  • @fsdafas749
    @fsdafas749 Місяць тому +98

    That red really pops against the snowy white backdrop. Very Noble of them to let you drive it in such conditions.

  • @padraigomadain6681
    @padraigomadain6681 Місяць тому +41

    Class engineering. You Brits are awesome neighbours to have bringing this and other marvels to the world. Hi from Dublin

    • @madMARTYNmarsh1981
      @madMARTYNmarsh1981 Місяць тому +3

      We love you too. From England.

    • @simonbrown7455
      @simonbrown7455 Місяць тому +2

      First positive comment I have heard from an Irish person for a very very very long time 😂❤

    • @seanday6403
      @seanday6403 Місяць тому +1

      You have a wonderful city must go back one day , Merry Christmas 🎅

  • @davidstuart4915
    @davidstuart4915 Місяць тому +39

    stunning design, looks amazing - Beyond my scope but good to see Noble still going strong :)

  • @paulmcfarlane6034
    @paulmcfarlane6034 Місяць тому +10

    The most beautiful Noble so far and it has all the supercar cues that others no longer offer. I love the gated gears and the fact that you could drive it at speed in those conditions suggest it is going to be a true useable car. It's frastic to hear that it was drawn by one man who has taken his vision through to production and I can't wait to see one on the road.

  • @madMARTYNmarsh1981
    @madMARTYNmarsh1981 Місяць тому +10

    I know the Italian brands are the most highly regarded in the super car realm, but there is always something about British brands that hold a place in my heart that others can't reach. That started ehen I first saw a convertible Jaguar E-Type in person; dressed in British racing green, it was stunning.
    If only I could afford them!

    • @TheCraigy83
      @TheCraigy83 Місяць тому

      you can make an exact replica kit car for sub £15k .

  • @N8dizzle4rizzle
    @N8dizzle4rizzle Місяць тому +23

    @BenCollins, thank you SO much for bringing content to everyone. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised (in the best of ways) at your access to things, the collaborations, and getting to see you in action again. You ask great questions when interviewing people and you’re ALWAYS a class act. I look forward to every upload and wish you the greatest success in your endeavors! Thank you again and keep up the great work!

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +4

      thank you - still working on some access to all areas!!

  • @alexbur1990
    @alexbur1990 Місяць тому +46

    Manual supercar its the best recipe for fun on track. Thank you MR Ben Stig. Very nice supercar good luck for Noble.

  • @ApothecaryTerry
    @ApothecaryTerry Місяць тому +28

    I feel like if Lotus released this and said "it's the Emira's bigger brother" then both in styling and driving terms, everyone would be raving about it. Like most people who will say how great this car seems to be, I can't afford one (and would want ABS if I could, to be honest), but I've always thought the M600 deserved more love and I'd love to see one of these in person too.

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +8

      Lotus could do so many things like this - bigger manufacturers are really struggling under the current "rules"

    • @ApothecaryTerry
      @ApothecaryTerry Місяць тому +1

      @@BenCollinsDrives True, hence why an M5 apparently has to weigh as much as a Giulia QV towing a Cessna (including the trailer)! That'll never stop being funny.
      Hopefully Lotus will make enough money from EVs to build a rival to this 🤔 And Caterham or Ariel for a British lighter-car trinity (see what I did there...I'll see myself out).

  • @philipejeuceoututkache
    @philipejeuceoututkache Місяць тому +15

    Lee Noble deserves a massive thank you. Probably one of the last car maker to truly understand true car guys, aka putting a 3rd pedal, a stick in the middle, and absolutely none electronic assist.

    • @skwdenyer
      @skwdenyer Місяць тому

      Lee Noble hasn't been involved with Noble Automotive since 2008. He was, if I recall, basically kicked out by the new owners (American). It is now owned by Chinese investors.

    • @Nobleazure
      @Nobleazure День тому

      ​@@skwdenyer Correct that Lee Noble has not been involved, but it wasn't the American Co., 1G Racing. They bought the rights to the M12/400 and created Rossion Q1. Lee Noble left the Noble company because he didn't like the direction it was going with the M600 development.

  • @clueless4085
    @clueless4085 Місяць тому +15

    Noble is so underrated. Some of the best inventions ever came from a few blokes in a shed somewhere.

  • @RubyS.1
    @RubyS.1 Місяць тому +14

    I like the drone shots with the snow. He looks to be having fun

  • @nomojo1110
    @nomojo1110 Місяць тому +7

    Chuffed to see a new Noble and chuffed they've stuck with solid engineering and light weight. Cheers!

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable Місяць тому +3

    oh this is GOOD news, thank you very much Ben and well done Noble!, once again ....

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Місяць тому +24

    With conditions limiting slo-mo power glides etc, your commentary really shines through. Top Gear missed a trick not allowing you swap the helmet for a microphone. Greetings from Prague, CZ

  • @simonjeffery4181
    @simonjeffery4181 Місяць тому +5

    Another brilliant video from Mr Collins and another stunning car from Noble

  • @newagetemplar6100
    @newagetemplar6100 Місяць тому +6

    Cool , about the only thing left of England that we can be proud of ….. and what a charming gent Peter is
    ❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    Lovely drone footage too that snow covered grass contrasts well with that red .

  • @DavidandLegs
    @DavidandLegs Місяць тому +1

    Another top class video. Only Ben can do a supercar track test in the snow! Great to see Noble back with a new car and what a beautiful car!!

  • @mariogonzalez5107
    @mariogonzalez5107 Місяць тому +2

    This car will always have a place in my heart after seeing Hammond pushing it to the limit in Imola. Great video! Thanks 🙏

  • @zachschmoo
    @zachschmoo Місяць тому +1

    Dude you need a full show. This is awesome.

  • @reachforthesky1849
    @reachforthesky1849 Місяць тому +7

    I wish Noble every success.

  • @Gixie-R
    @Gixie-R Місяць тому +3

    Good job NOBLE, Shes a beauty... even is possibly the worst weather you could have got for the shoot.

  • @josephkelly4893
    @josephkelly4893 Місяць тому +2

    Great vid, great drive, and congrats on the 200k subs Ben, you are killing it with this UA-cam gig.

  • @zeesiiij
    @zeesiiij Місяць тому +8

    Great vid Ben, kudos to you and your film crew for such a snowy shoot! Always fun!! Love to see you rip this beauty in the dry sideways asap. Good looking, V6 ecoboost raptor power, solid power sleek styling, I always loved NOBLE cars and their Raw feeling since ye old days of Top gear! Lookin forward to the 2nd Drive! 🤣👍😎🤘

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +1

      think it deserves a sticky tyre run somewhere!

  • @jase6370
    @jase6370 Місяць тому +6

    Looks fabulous, the rear end in particular is really tasteful but exciting

  • @TheShootingBrake
    @TheShootingBrake Місяць тому

    Superb job Ben. As an American, it makes me happy to see that the low-volume British carmakers are still at it and building beautiful and capable cars! Exceptional commentary. Loving your channel.

  • @rossmaclean2
    @rossmaclean2 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing how engaging you made this given the weather.

  • @TheJmebe
    @TheJmebe Місяць тому +2

    Wow. Thank you Noble for delivering this into the world. Beautiful. Ferrari 458 mother, Lamborghini Revuelto, father, dirty weekend in Leicester..

  • @siraff4461
    @siraff4461 Місяць тому +3

    I can't wait to see the dry weather test but in honesty this gave some really cool cinematic shots so it was far from a waste of time.
    That thing looks ace and I have a feeling there is going to be a very long order book for it when its out. There certainly should be.

  • @nightshifted
    @nightshifted Місяць тому +3

    Great job team at Noble! Thank you for making cars like this!

  • @BuffaloBill-pt9ns
    @BuffaloBill-pt9ns Місяць тому +4

    No hybrid, not EV, the future, well done Noble, without an engine it's not a car👌👌, good video Ben 👍

  • @DoctorBollocks
    @DoctorBollocks Місяць тому

    It's a time of big change in the car world. Whether it's batteries + motors, Toyota's hydrogen ICE through to synthetic fuels in increasingly efficient engines it's all moving so fast. I wonder where we'll be in 5-10 years. Whether it's the instant torque and bonkers 0-60 of a Tesla Plaid or the sound of a V6 Nobel giving it large what makes this all the better is the sheer quality of the content that you and a handful of others are putting out. Thanks Benstig, good man.

  • @baloalpar4149
    @baloalpar4149 Місяць тому +1

    I must say, the design looks better than I initially seen in pictures. Nice looking car.

  • @R.CHIZ.Gaming
    @R.CHIZ.Gaming Місяць тому +1

    This is probably the last thing I'd ever imagined seeing, a noble review in the snow!😮
    That's quite the way to market the changes they made to make it more livable.

  • @Barbarian75
    @Barbarian75 Місяць тому +8

    Thank you for the video. Happy to know Noble are still doing their thing, still exist.

  • @harrybarton6023
    @harrybarton6023 Місяць тому +1

    What a coincidence! Ive been talking about noble for the past few days!
    I saw the m500 a year or two ago at their factory. Im so glad they got it finished.
    I hope the m600 still lives on also because that is truly a special car

  • @lfo2vco
    @lfo2vco Місяць тому +4

    What a gorgeous looking car, beautifully styled.

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable Місяць тому +1

    so glad Peter went ahead and kept Noble alive, stunning car! But, still ... I'll stay with the M600 😜

  • @grahamfry812
    @grahamfry812 Місяць тому +1

    Gorgeous looking car and great to see it put through its paces in atrocious conditions. Great video.😊

  • @contradicsean
    @contradicsean Місяць тому +2

    Drone flying during the snow is just as amazing as the driving haha 😂

  • @alastairwinner
    @alastairwinner Місяць тому +1

    A beautiful, artisan car... the fact it has three pedals makes it very appealing.

  • @sp00ky1969
    @sp00ky1969 Місяць тому +1

    Looks like a fabulous car. Can’t wait to see the dry test.

  • @StjDUK
    @StjDUK Місяць тому +1

    I love Noble cars... From the M12 which blew everyones socks off to this gorgeous, unexpected gem!
    Seeming design cues from the Ferrari 458 ( imo possibly the most beautiful of cars) and historic tid bits from the old Honda CRX ( my first "sporty" car so i wear my bias with pride lol).
    Back to basics analogue beauty...i want one ❤

  • @karman79
    @karman79 Місяць тому +1

    Great to see Noble alive and kicking and sticking to their guns.
    If I remember correctly this car was to be introduced a few years ago, so I wasn't optimistic that it will ever reach production.

  • @rustystuff
    @rustystuff Місяць тому

    So pleased to see these guys back!!

  • @michaelj3282
    @michaelj3282 Місяць тому

    The guy you interviewed, sorry I missed his name, what a proper Englishman, cardigan with bottom button open etc. What a guy. Proper bloke.

  • @grantmccarron3963
    @grantmccarron3963 Місяць тому

    Such a more elegant, flowing, and "matching" design than say, the new corvette for example. Well done Noble. Looks like it's fun to drive 😅

  • @MrPlum1282
    @MrPlum1282 Місяць тому +1

    Credit to the drone pilot. Can’t be easy following the Stig. 👌🏻

  • @Dzwonoff
    @Dzwonoff Місяць тому +3

    beautiful fpv shots!

  • @kyranthez927
    @kyranthez927 Місяць тому

    Such a beautiful car! I love the idea behind it, modern yet old school, raw yet user-friendly. Was awesome to see it go round my local track too!

  • @Jonnyxs
    @Jonnyxs Місяць тому

    Superb ,I’m 51 years old and remember the first one in kit car magazines when I was at school .
    M10 I think? Long ago😂😂
    Iv enjoyed their evolution over the years .
    Please review again in summer👍

  • @ernied3123
    @ernied3123 Місяць тому +1

    What a great looking car especially the twin gills on the side.

  • @Adam-M1
    @Adam-M1 Місяць тому +2

    Great to see Noble back.

  • @rafadrzewiecki1905
    @rafadrzewiecki1905 Місяць тому

    i'm glad that noble still build cars and they still have its specific old school vibe :)

  • @EddieRicks-i8v
    @EddieRicks-i8v Місяць тому +1

    I could see this as being better than so many cars out there. Good video 😊

  • @davewilson7762
    @davewilson7762 Місяць тому +1

    I've no doubt some of the naysayers will be labelling this car as "a parts bin special"🤦, but when it looks this good, frankly my dear those guys can do one! I wish Noble much success with this new car, they deserve it 👏🥳🥂

  • @kevincoombs7348
    @kevincoombs7348 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, I think the M500 may just be my Car of the Year!
    Just wish I was at my local track to see it circulate.

  • @daltonbaker4622
    @daltonbaker4622 Місяць тому

    Beautiful car, sticking with what enthusiasts are asking for. What a great company, hopefully they can keep at it.

  • @ElvisKremmen
    @ElvisKremmen Місяць тому +2

    Your camera man doing the Lords work on that drone. So good to see Noble are doing a new car again.

    • @BenCollinsDrives
      @BenCollinsDrives  Місяць тому +2

      Damiano - some say he once flew through a volcano and it melted the volcano

  • @TIMSANDYSURF
    @TIMSANDYSURF Місяць тому

    What an absolutely fantastic car. Right up there with the best supercar designs. Bloody marvellous!!

  • @billverine765
    @billverine765 Місяць тому

    That is a gorgeous car inside and out. Great review Ben, hope you get to drive it in the dry on a nice sunny day. Really enjoyed the interview in the garage as well.

  • @RichardS-qh8mi
    @RichardS-qh8mi Місяць тому

    What a gorgeous beast, so glad Noble is keeping going as they really build some blinding cars and happy they’ve gone back to the lovely V6 too. Mind you that was barely a test and more of a flood!

  • @lorquet21
    @lorquet21 Місяць тому +1

    Stunning car and best looking Noble since the M15. I'd be surprised if sales figures don't exceed previous models. Beautiful 'Mangustaesque' rear end. I wish them all every success.😊

  • @john1703
    @john1703 Місяць тому

    Love the aerodynamics. That's a commendably small wake. Beautiful car.

  • @Mikey___
    @Mikey___ Місяць тому

    Very glad to see Noble with another great car - not so sure about the wild drone shots though, we're here for cars and to hear your opinion, not for drone stunts and sickness inducing shots

  • @steve050867
    @steve050867 Місяць тому

    British Gt40 especially with those Buttresses and V6 Ford engine. Great to see Noble building another great car 🇬🇧

  • @BestKiteboardingOfficial
    @BestKiteboardingOfficial Місяць тому +1

    Lovely to see a new car from Noble, little bit mclaren and TVR sagaris on the back end without being a pastiche. Look like it handles like a dream

  • @danielhillier7417
    @danielhillier7417 Місяць тому

    My mum and step dad used to have a Noble M12 GTO 3R, what an amazing car that was.

  • @Train64693
    @Train64693 Місяць тому

    What a drive Ben.
    The camera work was amazing.
    Love the car and can’t wait for you to drive this in better weather.
    You did an outstanding job.
    My bottle would have gone. Lol

  • @papapetad
    @papapetad Місяць тому

    Lovely organic shape. Definitely did well with that rear end design. I like the practical approach to the whole thing. Drivetrain that makes sense and very much attainable when replacement parts are needed. It just seems like these guys value their potential customers in the whole experience, from driving to maintenance. No fluff. Svelte 1250kg target too. Excellent car.

  • @larx4074
    @larx4074 Місяць тому

    Wow!! The way that it just works in the worst possible conditions, you know it will be stupendous in the dry........ looking forward to seeing that Ben..............

  • @Kentviking
    @Kentviking Місяць тому

    Beautiful car. I had the honour and pleasure to own a Noble M12 for a few years and it remains one of my absolute favourite cars. Pricing seems a tad steep in the context of the Emira against which I think it is most fairly compared, but knowing that some of the underpinnings are M600 derived should ensure healthy sales...wishing the team the best of luck on making this the success it deserves to be.

  • @carlobinda1127
    @carlobinda1127 Місяць тому

    Great job to everyone involved with making the car and this awesome video! 😁👍

  • @robertandrews6555
    @robertandrews6555 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, that must of only been two weeks ago, i live a mile away and while you were blasting that around Coombe in the snow, i was rushing to cover my pond up 🤣🤣

  • @pez4880
    @pez4880 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding video, well done. Must be my favourite of yours at this time. And I love Nobles, even the ugly early ones, although this one is a peach!

  • @arightpest3367
    @arightpest3367 Місяць тому

    Perfect weather if I don’t fall off the track and Ben enjoyed it proves that the grandson of the 600 knows how to behave and no longer scary. Well not to much 😀

  • @robinfoster7597
    @robinfoster7597 Місяць тому +1

    Another great review Ben, thanks. The Noble really is an interesting car - most modern cars leave me cold, but this has impressed. The only other modern car that's really impressed me is the Pagani that Harry Metcalf featured recently, so the Noble is in good company!

  • @lesflynn4455
    @lesflynn4455 Місяць тому

    Great video Ben. Lovely driving weather too 🤣 I'm very pleased to hear Noble are still around, and still developing cars. It was a nice surprise to see the thumbnail of a new, mid-engined Noble review in my feed. I've never seen a Noble in Australia, but maybe there are a few special, privately imported cars getting around. We drive on the correct side of the road, just like you people from the motherland do.

  • @TheLOMTONG
    @TheLOMTONG Місяць тому +1

    It's stunning, has a strong resemblance to the F8 Tributo in my eyes.

  • @SuperLuckyCat7
    @SuperLuckyCat7 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome back Noble 🌟

  • @timk1980
    @timk1980 Місяць тому

    Peter is a master of dodging questions, but great to see a new noble 👌

  • @matthew-jy5jp
    @matthew-jy5jp Місяць тому +1

    Best motorsport channel hands down. Just look at the production quality

  • @loomspace
    @loomspace Місяць тому +1

    Noble - the gentleman’s TVR. Lord I want one.

  • @billschwarz1157
    @billschwarz1157 Місяць тому +1

    Well, it's stunning!

  • @macstar8317
    @macstar8317 Місяць тому

    Great to see another car from Noble. What a beauty it is too....

  • @RaspberryMeatsicle
    @RaspberryMeatsicle Місяць тому

    What a looker too. Noble always gave me "function over form" aesthetic vibes but this is genuinely pretty

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 Місяць тому

    Noble has put out a beautiful piece of kit...

  • @nicstroud
    @nicstroud Місяць тому +3

    Would definitely like to see you revisit this on a dry track.
    Get it set up.
    Please Noble.

  • @wallyr.7854
    @wallyr.7854 Місяць тому

    Gorgeous car 😍. Of course leave it to The Stig to take on a Noble in those weather conditions 🫣, my hero 👍🏼

  • @kramnam4716
    @kramnam4716 Місяць тому

    Well said Ben being the first to test it! Bravo! I had the slow one, an M12 2.5 from 2002. It only did 0-60 mph in 3.9 and 0-100mph in 9.4😊Happy Xmas to u n yours really enjoying your vides!👏🏽👏🏽

  • @urbanstrencan
    @urbanstrencan Місяць тому

    Woah Noble is back, love the looks of the M500 and also looks like it's going to be a proper analog driving machine :)
    Ben great video we need more reviews by you ;)

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Місяць тому +1

    Honourable mention for your drone pilot. He was showing off, despite the conditions. Car looks great !

  • @ẞLe55
    @ẞLe55 Місяць тому +1

    I love it mate. Wise purchase 😎.

  • @pauln0371
    @pauln0371 Місяць тому

    God the gestation on this has been a long long time. So glad it's nearly ready for production👍👍👍

  • @Arcturuseyes
    @Arcturuseyes Місяць тому

    I like your ad for Live Fast, quick, nice, to the point, other creators should learn from Ben.

  • @philipplejeune7863
    @philipplejeune7863 Місяць тому +1

    Production quality is spot on 🙌