MG marked its first 100 years at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the Duke of Richmond opening the event by leading a parade of old and new MG’s past Goodwood House and then up the famous hill climb. He drove his grandfather’s racing MG C-Type race cars, which competed at the Brooklands Double 12 in 1931. Joining the C-Type representing MG’s finest moments on the road and track were the MGA Le Mans, MGC GTS Sebring, and MG 6R4.

The brand’s future was showcased with a global debut of the Cyber GTS Concept electric vehicle (EV) introduced by Jozef Kabaň, Vice President of MG’s Global Design Centre. The concept pays homage to the MGC GTS Sebring, which secured the highest-ever factory MG result at the 12-hour race in 1968 in the prototype class.

To celebrate MG’s 100th Anniversary, MG’s designers created a special concept that captures the spirit of the MGC GTS Sebring while delivering a rear-wheel-drive car with a high-performance EV powertrain. It explores the potential GTS model to follow the Cyberster, the open-top EV two-seater that was also at the 2024 event.

Though very little info was available on the GTS Concept, in April MG Motor UK announced that the Cyberster—in Trophy and GT variants—was available to order, with the first UK deliveries planned for next month.

Key design features by Carl Gotham and his MG London team are scissor doors and an electric fabric hood that can be opened or closed in as little as 15 s at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h).

“The Cyberster is a car designed to excite, whether through its head-turning design or its scintillating performance,” said David Allison, MG Head of Product and Planning. “Both the Trophy and GT are compelling two-seat EV sporting roadsters which promise to propel grand touring into the electric age.”

The Cyberster roadster marks MG’s much-anticipated return to sports car production. It has undergone an 18-month performance and handling development program in the UK directed by MG’s Longbridge engineering team, which also played a key role in developing the successful MG4 EV hatchback.

The car is 4535 mm (178.4 in) long, 1913 mm (75.3 in) wide excluding mirrors, and 1329 mm (52.3 in) tall, on a 2690-mm (105.9-in) wheelbase. Curb weight of 1885-1985 kg (4155-4376 lb).

The single motor, rear-wheel-drive Trophy, available from £54,995, delivers 250 kW and 475 N·m (350 lb·ft) for a 0-62 mph sprint in 5.0 s. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive GT, at £59,995, is the marque’s new flagship and the most powerful production model in MG’s 100-year history. With 375 kW and 725 N·m (535 lb·ft), the car is capable of 0-62 mph in 3.2 s. Maximum speed is 121 or 125 mph (195 or 200 km/h).

The Trophy and GT’s 77-kW·h (74.4-kW·h usable) battery delivers a maximum estimated WLTP range of 316 mi (507 km) in the Trophy and 276 mi (443 km) for the more performance-focused GT. DC charging at up to 150 kW enables a 10-80% charge in 38 min.

Braking is by Brembo and a three-mode regenerative system to maximize driving range. The Trophy’s 19-in and GT’s 20-in wheels come with Pirelli P Zero tires. A suite of driver assistance features provides additional safety in traffic conditions via MG Pilot.

Automatically opening twin scissor doors provide access to the two-seat cabin with a wraparound three-screen cockpit with a 10.25-in driver display flanked by two 7.0-in displays. An additional display in the center provides touchscreen access to the climate controls.

In addition to the highly distinctive and multi-functional steering wheel, there are metal sports pedals and leather-style seats in grey with white accents or black with red. A 249-L (8.8-ft³) boot capacity ensures some touring practicality for a long weekend.

Orders can be placed with select MG dealers across the UK now, with more details available at mgcyberster.co.uk.