A pre-production design model of MG’s new sports car, the Cyberster, has made a first appearance at a special preview event held at the MG’s UK headquarters in Marylebone, London. Advanced design director Carl Gotham and his Marylebone team – who played a key role in creating the Cyberster – revealed the model for the first time.
Removing the covers, Gotham commented: “It is a special moment for all of us who have played a part in designing this unique car. The Cyberster will offer MG customers a striking, all-electric roadster which will be as exciting as MG sports cars of the past. The focus was to create a design that was respectful of the brand’s illustrious past and to bring back that sporting bloodline, while also being absolutely clear that it should be modern and forward-facing like the MG of today, completely in-tune with the rapid transition to electric vehicles.”
To celebrate the upcoming arrival of the Cyberster, MG is releasing a new film focusing on the design story. Presented by Carl Gotham, it reveals how his team have created a sports car that is set to be the first all-electric roadster on the market.
The Cyberster’s styling was envisioned by Gotham and his design colleagues at MG’s design studio in Marylebone to draw inspiration from MGs heritage. Signature design highlights include a distinctive long bonnet, low nose and curvaceous surfaces. It will also introduce some striking new features, including scissor doors and a Kammback rear design.
The two-seater Cyberster marks a keenly anticipated return to sports car production by the MG marque, with the car bringing the story right up to date with a high performance all-electric powertrain and modern cabin featuring an array of advanced technology.
Scheduled to arrive in the UK and Europe in the summer of 2024 MG will shortly announce further details of the Cyberster’s first public appearance later this year.
Words by Mark Slack
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