# Affordable British Supercars The Noble M500 Supercar is Reaching its Public Production Stage By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-m500 References: [motorauthority](https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1134717_noble-m500-supercar-reaches-pre-production-stage) & [noblecars](https://www.noblecars.com/)  Noble, the [British supercar marque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-spectre), announced the production model for its upcoming Noble M500 supercar. The Noble M500 is the brand's replacement for its existing [M600](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-ebike) supercar. However, the M500 will boast a more affordable pricetag than its predecessor, with slightly lowered components to match. The M500 will include a V-6 engine that delivers approximately 550 horsepower. On top of this, the vehicle no longer includes a carbon fiber body, airbags, or an anti-lock braking system. However, the vehicle will still achieve impressive performance specifications, even when compared to other supercars, and it will only retail for roughly $183,000 USD, rather than the M600 which costs upwards of $300,000 USD. In terms of its exterior design, the M500 takes notes from [popular supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant) with its aerodynamic design, its subtle wheel wells, its intake and exhaust vents for the engine, and its open-grille rear and front bumpers. Image Credit: Noble Automotive ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Supercars:** The trend of producing less expensive but still high-performing supercars allows consumers who may have thought such high-tier vehicles were out of their reach to access them. - **Streamlining Features:** Designing cars with fewer features may be a growing trend as automakers work to create affordable options that can still flex their muscle in terms of performance. - **Aerodynamic Design:** Aerodynamic design will continue to play an important role in the visual appeal of supercars as well as their overall performance capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies specializing in automotive vehicles could diversify by creating more affordable supercars. - **Luxury Goods and Services:** Luxury product companies could benefit from supercars like the Noble M500 through partnerships for items such as yacht and private jet designs. - **Sports and Recreation:** With more consumers having access to affordable supercars, the sports and recreation industry could expand by offering more racing experiences and higher-end rental options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgan-super-3.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md) - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md)