The wait is finally over as the MG Cyberster, the fully electric sports car from the British automaker, made its global debut at the Shanghai Auto Show today. The Cyberster pays homage to the British automaker’s roots with a zero-emission powertrain that produces up to 536 HP. Fortunately, the Cyberster will be available outside China, with its market launch in mainland Europe and the UK set for the summer of 2024, making it an exciting addition to the electric sports car market.
Although the production version of the MG Cyberster has toned down some of the styling cues from its 2021 concept, it still looks incredibly sporty and exotic. The official photos reveal the Cyberster’s Lamborghini-style scissor doors, which make a bold statement and add to the roadster’s unique character. The car’s aggressive nose and bumper intakes, fender-mounted headlights, and 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels further accentuate its sporty design. The toned-up fenders add to the car’s muscular look, completing the Cyberster’s impressive visual appeal.
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The profile photo of the MG Cyberster offers a closer look at some of the roadster’s key design elements, including the retractable fabric roof in action and the black-finished rear deck with the MG badge. While the company has not released many images of the ‘Kammback’ tail, we can see the distinctive LED taillights mounted in the intakes and the double diffuser.
Inside the cabin, the red-themed two-seater cabin features a curved digital panel and touch-sensitive controls on the driver-oriented center console, giving the car a futuristic feel.
According to Carl Gotham, Advanced Design Director of MG‘s design studio in Marylebone, London, the new Cyberster marks the beginning of a “new chapter” for the automaker. He emphasized the importance of a styling that is respectful of the brand’s rich heritage, while still pushing the boundaries of modern design
While MG has not yet released official specs for the Cyberster, earlier documents from China’s MIIT provide some details about the upcoming roadster. According to these documents, the Cyberster measures 4,535 mm (178.5 inches) long, 1,913 mm (75.3 inches) wide, and 1,329 mm (52.3 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,690 mm (105.9 inches) and a weight of 1,850 kg (4,079 pounds).
The Cyberster will be available in both single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD configurations, with power outputs of 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS), respectively. Energy will be sourced from a lithium-ion battery pack manufactured by parent company SAIC, although the exact capacity is not yet known.
With these impressive power figures, the Cyberster is expected to offer strong performance and acceleration, although details on the car’s range and other performance metrics have not yet been communicated. More information is expected to be revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show, which opens its doors tomorrow, so be sure to stay tuned for updates.
