MG Motor made a spectacular entrance at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show. The global debut of the brand-new electric concept supercar, the EXE181, served as a nod to humanity’s quest for speed in the 20th century, bridging past and future in a dialogue across time. Additionally, the “Cyberster Global Journey” across the Eurasian continent beautifully concluded, wrapping up nine months of global romance and adventure into the final chapter.
MG has a long-standing history of prioritizing speed, from its early success on racetracks and setting speed records in the 1920s and 30s, to defining the Roadster in the 50s and 60s, and inspiring innovation with its mid-rear engine roadsters at the century’s turn.
The legendary “Roaring Raindrop” MG EX181. This iconic vehicle, known for setting an unparalleled speed record of 410.5 km/h in 1959, held its ground until 2014 before the record was surpassed by Bugatti. Phil Hill, the driver, became the first American F1 World Champion, cementing his and the car’s legacy in speed record history.
Commemorating its historical achievements in “land speed” records, the launch of the electric supercar MG EXE181 by MG’s London Advanced Design Center represents both a monumental tribute and a pivotal step into the electrified frontier, embodying the brand’s enduring pursuit of speed and marking a new chapter in its legacy.
Engineered to defy limits, the EXE181 aims for a top speed of 415 km/h, coupled with a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.181, underscoring MG’s commitment to redefine velocity in the electric era. This ambition catapults the EXE181 into the elite “Sub-1 second 0-100 km/h Club”, bridging MG’s storied history with the promise of a future where innovation and speed converge.
With its cutting-edge technology and aerodynamic prowess, this electric supercar is primed to make a mark at its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, followed by an anticipated appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024.
