H MG it has been reborn thanks to Chinese capital. SAIC brought the historic British brand back to life, offering it state-of-the-art models and joining it to the club of automakers that have exceeded 500 horses. Responsible for this is the Cyberster, which, in addition to being the successor to the TF, also functions as the first supercar of the British, in its top version. Now we have the first prices, in European territory in fact.
Her market of Great Britain it is the first to welcome the Cyberster, with the Trophy version powered by an electric motor 340 hp and 475 Nm rear-mounted, offering 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.0 min and autonomy 509 km from their battery 77 kWh. Starting price is defined by 54,995 pounds (64,090 euros)making it cheaper than the 340bhp BMW Z4 M40i (£57,350/€66,861) but more expensive than the 300bhp Porsche 718 Boxster (£53,800/€62,723).
The range-topping Cyberster GT also adds an engine 204 hp up front, shaping overall performance at 510 horses and 725 Nm. Here the first 100 km/h comes in the impressive time of 3.2 min., with autonomy expected to be limited to 445 km. (the 77 kWh battery is common). Its price; From 59,995 pounds (69,956 euros). As expected for an electric with dual motors and a large battery, the weight is quite tight. The scale stops at 1,984 kg, setting the specific mass-power ratio at 3.89 kg per horsepower. The dimensions of the Cyberster are also quite generous (and at least half a “wagon” above the TF, which mentally succeeds), with the length exceeding 4.5 meters (4,535 mm), the width over 1.9 meters (1,913 mm) and the wheelbase at 2,690 mm.
Inside we find extremely tasteful red leather everywheretogether with digital instrument panel and curved vertical touchscreen for the multimedia system, with tilt to the driver’s side. The placement of the buttons for the gearbox selector vertically, together with the screen, is very special, while the spaces seem to the naked eye to satisfy even the largest bodies.
