MG is gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic MGB GT next year with a new electric version.
The Cyber GTS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, is a hardtop coupe version of MG's new Cyberster EV roadster. Just like the iconic MGB GT from 1965, the Cyber GTS features sleek, sporty looks and two-plus-two seating.
MG says the Cyber GTS honours the MGC GTS Sebring, a car that helped establish MG as a legendary British racing brand. This concept might not stay a concept for long, with hints it could soon go into production. According to MG, the Cyber GTS "explores the further potential for MG creating a new future for a GTS model in the EV era and follows in the footsteps of the Cyberster"
The Cyber GTS shares the same dynamic front end and flowing lines as the Cyberster roadster, but with a sloped hardtop roof reminiscent of the MGB GT produced from 1965 to 1974. This roof is higher than the Cyberster's convertible top to provide adequate headroom for rear passengers.
The coupe also features the distinctive arrow taillights and dramatic scissor doors of the Cyberster roadster. It's powered by MG's high-performance EV powertrains, a significant upgrade from the MGB GT's B-Series engine. If it shares the same drivetrains as the Cyberster, the coupe will offer a choice between a 335bhp single-motor version and a 503bhp twin-motor variant.
While MG has kept quiet about the Cyber GTS's production prospects, the references to the MGB GT's 60th anniversary next year suggest it could be on sale by 2025, with prices starting around £55,000, similar to the Cyberster roadster.
The history of the MGC GTS Sebring
The new Cyber GTS concept pays tribute to the MGC GTS Sebring, a car that achieved MG's best factory result. In 1968, the MGC GTS competed in the 12 Hours of Sebring, driven by Andrew Hedges and Paddy Hopkirk, the winner of the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally. The car finished 10th overall and third in the prototype class, bested only by two Porsche prototypes.
Nicknamed 'Mable' by its drivers, the MGC GTS Sebring is regarded as one of the most iconic cars from the secretive BMC Competitions Department in the 1960s. Only six genuine Sebrings were made, with just two lightweight versions. One of these was the 1968 Sebring car. In 2016, one of the original GTS models sold for €140,000 in Monaco.
MG's 100-year celebration at Goodwood
MG's unveiling of the Cyber GTS at Goodwood is part of the brand's 100-year anniversary celebration during the Festival of Speed in West Sussex. The Duke of Richmond kicked off the event by driving his grandfather's MG C-Type race car, followed by a parade of classic and new MGs. The Festival of Speed Central Feature by Gerry Judah showcases two soaring MGs: a classic MGB and the new Cyberster EV roadster, in front of Goodwood House.
