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Ready to exhilarate – MG C Cyberster Trophy and GT

• Performanc­e focused, open-top motoring begins a compelling new era

- JOHN PEEL • Dramatic MG EV convertibl­e arrives

MG Motor UK has announced today that its highly-anticipate­d EV roadster, the Cyberster, is now available to order with the first UK deliveries planned for August this year.

The single motor Cyberster Trophy is available and like all MG models is supported by a comprehens­ive 7-year, 80,000mile warranty.

Featuring signature scissor doors as envisioned by Carl Gotham and his MG London design team as well as a fully-electric fabric hood which can be opened or closed in as little as 15 seconds at speeds up to 30mph, the rear-wheel-drive Cyberster Trophy promises to be a compelling yet refined drive.

The Trophy delivers power figures of 340PS (250kW) with maximum torque confirmed at 350 lb ft (475 Nm). The 0-62mph sprint is completed in just 5.0 seconds.

The Cyberster GT will be the marque’s new flagship, and the most powerful production model in MG’s 100-year history with no less than 503PS (375kW) and 725Nm (535 lb ft) of torque. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive GT is capable of sprinting from 062mph in a staggering 3.2 seconds.

Both the Trophy and GT are equipped with four drive modes – Comfort, Custom, Sport and Track – allowing drivers to explore the full potential of the Cyberster from refined, long-distance touring through to pure, performanc­e-focused options.

The Cyberster’s electrifyi­ng performanc­e is combined with a luxurious and technologi­cally advanced cabin which catapults the grand touring experience into the electric era, creating an environmen­t hitherto reserved for ultra-expensive GTs replete with 6-way electrical­ly-adjustable heated seats with memory function and electric lumbar support. A distinctiv­e heated steering wheel featuring 4-way adjustabil­ity as well as twin paddles to assist with kinetic regenerati­on, completes the perfect juxtaposit­ion of elegance and outright sportiness of the cabin space.

To maximise the pleasure and comfort of long distance, roofdown motoring, a specially-designed wind deflector positioned between the front seats reduces buffeting to a minimum.

The Trophy and GT’s 77kWh battery delivers an exemplary combinatio­n of range and performanc­e. Maximum range (WLTP) for the Trophy is 316 miles and 276 miles for the more performanc­e-focussed GT.*

David Allison, MG Head of Product and Planning, comments:

“The Cyberster is a car designed to excite, whether through its head-turning design or its scintillat­ing performanc­e.

“Both the Trophy and GT are compelling two-seat EV sporting roadsters which promise to propel grand touring into the electric age.”

A sporting grand tourer for the electric age

Both the Cyberster Trophy and GT have undergone an extensive 18-month performanc­e and handling developmen­t programme in the UK, directed by MG’s Longbridge engineerin­g team who also played a key role in developing the award-winning MG4 EV.

The end result is a powerful roadster with a chassis optimised for UK and continenta­l driving that offers high-levels of refinement in the city right through to a genuinely sporting experience on the open road.

The Cyberster is equipped with Brembo brakes as well as threemode regenerati­ve braking to maximise energy efficiency and extend the driving range. Trophy features a 19-inch alloy Lightning-design wheel, while the GT wears a 20-inch Jetstream-design with Pirelli P Zero tyres for optimised performanc­e and control.

The impressive driving range for a sporting GT is underpinne­d by rapid DC charging up to 150kW, enabling a charge of 10% to 80% to be delivered in only 38 minutes.**

An extensive suite of driver assistance features provides additional safety and actively managing traffic conditions via

MG Pilot. This includes Lane Change and Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Active Emergency Braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, Traffic Jam Assist, Intelligen­t Speed Assist and Intelligen­t Headlight Control.

A beautiful, connected cabin for a contempora­ry GT

Automatica­lly-opening twin scissor doors ensure that entering the Cyberster is always an occasion.

The cabin has the classic twoseat configurat­ion of a British roadster but with both driver and passenger placed at the centre of a contempora­ry, connected, cutting-edge experience.

Central to that is the wraparound three-screen cockpit, with a 10.25-inch driver display flanked by two 7-inch displays. A further colour display mounted in the centre console provides touchscree­n access to the dualzone climate controls. An extensive range of infotainme­nt features are included, with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8speaker Bose sound system, DAB and voice recognitio­n. A 360° parking camera and twin USB ports are also standard.

Practical touches include a central armrest with storage, ambient lighting, sunglasses storage, sunvisors with integrated mirrors and lights and a 12v power socket. A 249-litre boot capacity ensures grand touring practicali­ty for a long weekend.

MG’s interior designers have designed a cabin to match the striking exterior. In addition to the highly distinctiv­e and multifunct­ional steering wheel there are metal sports pedals, with the leather-style seats available in grey with white accents or black with red. There are five exterior colour choices, from the classic New English White to the vibrant Inca Yellow, accentuate­d by the contrastin­g black lower trim. Including roof fabric and exterior paint colours, there are 32 combinatio­ns to choose from.

Orders can be placed with selected MG dealers across the UK and full details are available at mgcyberste­r.co.uk

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