MG Motor, under the umbrella of China’s SAIC Motor, showcased the revolutionary EXE181 electric hypercar concept at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. This vehicle, setting a new benchmark with a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.181, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 1.91 seconds, establishing it as one of the fastest electric vehicles designed to date.
The design of the EXE181, inspired by fighter jets and equipped with a safety drag parachute, demonstrates a top speed potential of 257 mph. This hypercar represents MG’s commitment to redefine the parameters of speed in the era of electric vehicles.
With aerodynamics superior to any previous production vehicle, the EXE181 could surpass the Volkswagen XL1’s record Cd of 0.189. This distinction underscores MG’s legacy, from its early days of racetrack victories in the 1920s and 30s to the iconic Roadsters of the 50s and 60s, and the innovative mid-rear engine roadsters at the century’s turn.
The EXE181 electric concept car pays homage to MG’s iconic EX181 vehicle, which maintained a speed record of 410.5 km/h until 2014—a record set by Phil Hill, who later became the first American F1 World Champion. This narrative highlights MG’s long-standing association with speed and innovation.
As MG gears up to present the EXE181 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024, potentially replacing Porsche as the main sponsor, the company celebrates its 100th anniversary. This century milestone is marked by MG’s resolve to deliver outstanding products and usher in a new era of automotive excellence.
This audacious introduction at the Beijing Auto Show signals MG’s aspiration to redefine high-performance electric vehicles’ potential, setting new standards for speed and aerodynamics while paying tribute to a rich heritage that has always blended rapid advancement with cutting-edge technological innovation.
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