The MG Cyberster set to debut in Shanghai

These are the first images of MG's vision of the future - the Cyberster concept car.

Set to debut at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show later this month, the Cyberster - developed by the team at the MG Advanced Design Centre in London - is a two-door, two-seater sports car recalling MG's tradition, drawing a number of styling cues from the classic MGB Roadster.

It features classic round MG head lights, coupled with a slim grille design, along with interactive 'Magic Eye' headlights that open when switched on. Other striking details of the MG Cyberster are the 'laser belt' LED strip down the side of the car and the outline of the door, which follows the direction of the LED strip.

Its powerful sports car profile has a distinct two-stage shoulder line, with a flattened 'kamm tail' rear. The tail lamps are of LED construction and are integrated flat into the rear of the car, projecting a digital image that echoes MG's British heritage.

Carl Gotham, Director of SAIC Design Advanced London, said, "The Cyberster is a bold statement that looks strongly into MG's future, touching on our heritage but more importantly building on our cutting edge technology and advanced design. Sports cars are the lifeblood of the MG DNA and Cyberster is a hugely exciting concept for us."

The Cyberster's intelligent all-electric architecture will enable an EV range of 800km and deliver a zero to 100km/h sprint time of less than three seconds, and it will also feature 5G interconnectivity. More information on the Cyberster will be revealed when the model is shown at the Shanghai Motor Show which will take place from 21 to 28 April 2021.