The MG Cyberster is an all-electric roadster

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produced by

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under the MG marque, revealed in 2021.

Overview

The MG Cyberster concept car was unveiled in pictures on 30 March 2021 and then presented at the

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on 19 April. It was to be presented in 2020, but following the

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its presentation was postponed. The Cyberster receives rear lights incorporating the

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flag (

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) like the Mini John Cooper Works GP and interactive "Magic Eye" headlights that open when turned on like the first generation

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. It is electrically powered and has a range of . The MG Cyberster is a "gaming style" EV concept that is inspired by the legendary MGB Roadster of the 60s. The Cyberster concept was first shown at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2021. It was unveiled at the 38th Motor Expo in December 2021. At the time, there wasn't much information available about the Cyberster, but the production model was purportedly under development to reach Thailand in 2023. Leaked information on 12 April 2023 included for the single motor version a mass of 1,850 kg and power of 309 bhp and for the dual motor version 1,985 kg and 536 bhp.

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