JSW and MG’s Premium Offering: JSW Group and MG Motor India have unveiled their first premium offering, the Cyberster, set to launch later this year. The Cyberster made its debut at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed and was previously showcased as a concept in 2021. This marks MG’s first foray into electric sportscars.
Powerful Performance: The Cyberster is equipped with a 77kWh battery pack that powers two electric motors, one on each axle, driving all four wheels. It delivers a robust 535hp and 725Nm of peak torque, achieving 0-100kph in 3.2 seconds. MG claims a maximum range of 580km on a single charge (CLTC cycle).
Entry-Level Variant: An entry-level, single-motor RWD version is also available. This variant produces 308hp and has a claimed range of 520km from a smaller 64kWh battery pack. The weight varies with the spec, with the single-motor variant weighing 1,850kg and the dual-motor AWD variant at 1,985kg.
Classic Design: The open-top two-door sportscar showcases a sleek new design language, reminiscent of MG’s historic sporting heritage. It features a swooping nose with sweptback headlamps, a heavily contoured bumper with several prominent air intakes, petal-like alloy wheels, a fabric soft-top, and dramatic scissor doors.
Unique Features: The side profile of the Cyberster is smooth, with pronounced rear haunches and side skirts. The door handles are uniquely placed on the accent line that starts from the A-pillar and extends to the rear. The rear design includes arrow-shaped tail-lights, a rectangular light bar spread across its entire width, and an aggressive split diffuser.
Futuristic Interior: Inside, the Cyberster features a flat-bottomed steering wheel with several buttons and three digital screens for infotainment and driving data that wrap around the driver. The centre console houses another screen and a few physical buttons for the roof mechanism, drive selector, and HVAC controls. The plush fascia and instrumentation take influence from contemporary gaming trends.