A new video has surfaced online of the production-ready MG Cyberster, roughly five weeks after patent images of the car were leaked. The electric roadster takes design inspiration from the MG Cyberster that was unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. A video published by Autoweek provides us with a glimpse of what to expect from the road-going model.
The overall shape of the car will be
similar to the concept, albeit toned down. We can see that the front end will
sport a set of aggressive headlights and a pronounced bumper and front grille
with a particularly intriguing shape. The video also reveals that it will have
traditional wing mirrors unlike the concept and that it will have a folding
soft top finished in black. This teaser also showcases how the roof mechanism
will operate.
One of the most striking aspects of the
concept that has carried through to the production model is the
Lamborghini-inspired scissor doors. Elsewhere, the rocker panels will be
slightly less defined than the concept. The teaser video only provides us with
a small glimpse of the interior. What we can see are a pair of sporty seats
bathed in red and white materials, prominent roll hoops behind the headrests,
and what appears to be a yoke-style steering wheel.
Other details about the vehicle remain
uncertain but significant changes are expected from the concept. After all, the
MG Cyberster concept was outfitted with no less than four electric motors,
allowing it to hit 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. The concept also
had a claimed range of over 800 km, a figure that we think is
unlikely to be matched by the road-going model.
No launch date has been announced for the
car but it will apparently be launched in 2024 to celebrate MG’s centenary.
That means it will likely be showcased for the first time in 2023.
