05-01-2024, 08:19 AM | #1 |
Captain
530
Rep 983
Posts |
MG Cyberster
The first 2 seater drop top EV (except the very limited run Tesla Roadster from many years ago) is upon us:
https://www.mgcyberster.co.uk/ Think I'll put an order in. |
05-01-2024, 08:52 AM | #2 |
Idiotic lifter of heavy stones...
2317
Rep 2,497
Posts
Drives: 2015 F31 325D M Sport touring
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Preston, Lancashire - UK
|
Watched this the other day on it:
Seems an interesting car
__________________
My car: 2015 F31 325D M Sport Touring in Glacier Metallic Silver - Keeping it OEM 'Plus'
Project: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1982298 |
05-01-2024, 09:56 AM | #4 |
General
17632
Rep 25,221
Posts |
Indeed an interesting car. The doors seem awkward in their application, I’m supposed to be invited to my local MG when they have their demo in.
I’ll share some pics and thoughts then. The top spec for ‘just’ £5k more seems good value for the performance and looks on offer.
__________________
My car made front page of Bimmerpost
|
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 10:06 AM | #5 | |
Captain
530
Rep 983
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
05-01-2024, 10:38 AM | #7 |
Major
1094
Rep 1,407
Posts
Drives: TT, EV6, MGB, VW Camper
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: surrey
|
I like it. Didn't the Top Gear video suggest the lower powered one might actually be the better one?
Either way, as long as you aren't expecting an EV version on MX5, I think it could be fun |
Appreciate
2
TimMcC530.00 agentorange1684.00 |
05-01-2024, 10:52 AM | #9 |
Lieutenant
600
Rep 476
Posts |
MG aren't hanging around are they. Really seem to of tapped into the right market, almost guaranteed to see at least 10 of them on my way to and from work everday.
They put all the tech in you can need, 3.2s to 60 the only thing that puts people like us off is probably the MG badge! fair play to them. |
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 10:53 AM | #10 | |
Lieutenant General
9107
Rep 12,586
Posts |
Quote:
But I will keep an open mind, it would be an obvious replacement for the Mini. Except for the cost! |
|
05-01-2024, 11:20 AM | #11 |
Colonel
1795
Rep 2,477
Posts |
Bung a fat git in it and you are over 2 tonnes
You really do need Electrotherapy if you pick one of these over a 718, MX5 or Alpine |
05-01-2024, 12:50 PM | #12 | |
Major
1094
Rep 1,407
Posts
Drives: TT, EV6, MGB, VW Camper
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: surrey
|
Quote:
You aren't going to buy one of these for track days, or if you spend every weekend hammering deserted moorland roads, but if you want a two seater than is quick and reasonably fun, whilst being usable on a daily basis, this could well tick all the boxes. |
|
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 02:09 PM | #13 |
Captain
530
Rep 983
Posts |
Yes, red with the black roof and red interior.
Considered silver with the red roof, but the I-Pace is silver. Quite like the yellow too, but think the sensor on the door shows up too much and spoils the look. Dealer is getting their test drive vehicle in late June, and my car will arrive July/August/Sept. |
Appreciate
1
JustChris17631.50 |
05-01-2024, 02:11 PM | #14 | |
Lieutenant General
9107
Rep 12,586
Posts |
Quote:
But I guess if you have an Alpine and then say you might buy a GR86 then you have blinkers on for what others might need... |
|
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 02:14 PM | #15 | |
Captain
530
Rep 983
Posts |
Quote:
It's just about practical enough to do what we need, and for anything more we'll still have the I-Pace. |
|
Appreciate
3
|
05-01-2024, 02:47 PM | #16 | |
Major
1094
Rep 1,407
Posts
Drives: TT, EV6, MGB, VW Camper
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: surrey
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 02:48 PM | #17 |
Lieutenant
387
Rep 544
Posts |
The top gear video says is bigger than it looks, bigger than a MX5, Z4 etc, more like a 6 series convertible.
I'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh as the front looks a bit 80's in the pics.
__________________
EX F34 320d Sport | Sept 2013 | Imperial Blue | Media | Manual |
Currently learnt a lesson |
Appreciate
1
TimMcC530.00 |
05-01-2024, 03:01 PM | #18 | |
As above, so it is below
1431
Rep 556
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
05-05-2024, 10:36 AM | #19 |
Barge driver
8729
Rep 12,521
Posts |
For me if they dialled back the Lambo doors and had those Aston Martin style doors that open at a slight upward angle and hadn't put the silly arrows on the back it would be a cracker, but I can see them selling very well regardless.
__________________
730d/Z4C
|
Appreciate
1
JustChris17631.50 |
05-05-2024, 10:44 AM | #20 |
Barge driver
8729
Rep 12,521
Posts |
I think it's close to F-type size rather than 6 series that was 4.9 metres long this is 4.5.
__________________
730d/Z4C
|
05-05-2024, 11:22 AM | #21 | ||
General
17632
Rep 25,221
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
The doors are outrageous for the money and will be a real show stopper. However I did see a couple of online reviews and they seemed hyper sensitive to proximity. The guy took 4-5 attempts to get in. Perhaps calibration will sort and the chap didn’t know what he was doing! Also agree, I think it looks Z4 ish / F type sized.
__________________
My car made front page of Bimmerpost
|
||
Appreciate
1
Wills28729.00 |
05-08-2024, 05:39 PM | #22 |
Major
1684
Rep 1,454
Posts |
Damn, that is a sharp looking car. Trouble is I don't know if that low shark nose works with EU and US pedestrian and bumper impact rules. As is, it's perfect other than the stupid arrows in the rear lights. I wonder if an ICE could go in something that shape. It would certainly save weight, but maybe you need a 120° V6 or a flat-four to get it under that lovely bonnet line.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|