The Cyberster is the first electric sports car from the MG brand. With a new design language and a style reminiscent of MG’s sports heritage.
In addition to the electrically adjustable folding roof, the sliding door is a notable feature of the Cyberster. In addition, the door handle of the Cyberster is positioned on the top of the door, starting from the A-pillar and extending towards the rear.
The car has a sleek front end with a sloping hood and a lower air intake. The bulging out of the hood also recalls the sports cars of MG’s past, although no V8 engine is equipped underneath.
The proportions of the vehicle are balanced for a sports car, with a long hood and a bulging rear section that gives a muscular feel. At the rear is a full-width LED strip that encompasses the tail of the car, and the arrow-shaped taillights are integrated into the black decorative air vent panel. The rear diffuser is detachable.
Inside the cabin is a two-seater configuration with a red theme, featuring a curved digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen on the central control panel aimed at the driver.
Carl Gotham, MG’s design director in London, said the team’s mission was to create a design that respects MG’s heritage while also promoting the brand’s future as it seeks to attract a new generation of sports car enthusiasts.
The weight varies depending on the technical specifications, with single motor variants weighing around 1,850 kg and in its heaviest form, the Cyberster weighs 1,985 kg. Some badges and wheel designs have also been revealed.
The Cyberster is equipped with a single motor or dual motor. The single motor version with rear-wheel drive has a power output of 231 kW (309 horsepower), while the dual motor version with all-wheel drive has a combined power output of up to 400 kW (543 horsepower).
In terms of size, the Cyberster is 4,535 mm long, 1,913 mm wide, and 1,329 mm high, slightly larger than the Porsche 718 Boxster and significantly larger than the Mazda MX-5.
There is no information disclosed about the range, but the Cyberster will use lithium-ion batteries produced by SAIC. The rear-wheel drive variant has a maximum speed of 193 km/h, while the all-wheel drive system helps the Cyberster achieve a top speed of 200 km/h. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is said to be less than 4 seconds.
The Cyberster will be launched in the market in 2024, marking 100 years of the MG brand.
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