MG has recreated the legendary MG B GT in 21st Century EV form with a coupe version of its Cyberster electric roadster revealed at this year Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom.
While currently just a concept under the working title of Cyber GTS, the new electric sportscar is based on the Cyberster roadster which is available as a two seater convertible. The Cyber GTS is a four seater with a fixed roof, but retains nearly all of the roadster’s looks along with its scissor opening doors.
The addition of a fixed roof creates a sleeker look and accentuates the coupe’s rear haunches as the profile kicks up into a lip.
Still in concept form to gauge public opinion, the interior design is unknown, but is expected to be identical to the Cyberster’s – apart from the two extra seats.
MG can’t be pressed on when the Cyber GTS will launch or if it ever will but the company does point out that 2025 is the 60th Anniversary of the original MG B GT which arrived a year after the MG B convertible offering more seats for passengers and space for luggage.
The Cyberster will arrive in Australia this year. And while MG hasn’t announced pricing yet, order books are open with interested buyers being told to expect to pay between $100,000-$150,000.
In the UK, the Cyberster is offered in a single grade with a 77kWh battery and dual motors for all wheel drive. It develops 375kW/725Nm. A more affordable rear-wheel drive variant is also available.
After several attempts over the past decade to win over Australian, buyers the new Chinese-owned MG appears to have finally found its way into Aussie hearts with 2023 seeing the brand finish within the top 10 of best selling makes.
The Cyberster follows the arrival of the MG4 electric hatch, MG 3 hybrid hatch and the new MG HS plug-in hybrid.
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