MG Cyberster EV Breaks The Fastest Acceleration Record At Sambhar Salt Lake

The Indian division of the Chinese owned British legacy automaker MG Motor has announced that its upcoming electric roadster, the Cyberster EV, has set a new acceleration record in India. Sharing this update the company shared that the Cyberster EV has clocked a 0 to 100 kmph acceleration time of 3.2 seconds at Sambhar Salt Lake, Rajasthan, setting a new record at this salt flat. The company highlighted that this record has also been verified by the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records.

The information shared by the company states that this record was achieved by an MG Cyberster electric roadster which was driven by Formula 4 driver Mira Erda. This milestone aligns with MG Motor’s legacy of setting speed records, which dates back to 1931 with the "Magic Midget," the first 750cc car to surpass 100 mph. Following which the company had set additional records at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1957 and 1959 with the MG EX181.

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The MG Cyberster EV houses a 77 kWh battery pack and dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup which churns out 503 bhp and 725 Nm of torque. The aerodynamic design includes a sharply sloping rear roofline, which, combined with a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, enhances stability and handling. The Cyberster has a 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution for balanced driving dynamics.

MG Cyberster: Variants

The MG Cyberster will be available internationally in two configurations:

Single-motor variant: Rear-wheel drive, producing 250 kW, achieving 0 to 100 kmph in 5.0 seconds, with a top speed of 194 kmph and a WLTP-certified range of 508 km.

Dual-motor variant: All-wheel drive, producing 375 kW, achieving 0 to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 201 kmph and a WLTP-certified range of 444 km.

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Both variants feature scissor-opening doors, a fully electric soft-top roof, and a wraparound 3-screen cockpit. The interior includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and an 8-speaker Bose audio system.

MG Motor India has begun pre-bookings for the Cyberster EV via its MG Select premium retail chain. The Cyberster EV will be offered in four colour options: Dynamic Red, Inca Yellow, Cosmic Silver and English White. It is expected to be introduced in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 45 to 55 lakh.