Marking a departure from its recent focus on sports cars, MG has revealed the EXE181 electric hypercar concept. Inspired by the marque’s record-setting EX181 experimental car from the 1950s, the new concept embodies a retro-futuristic aesthetic with a highly aerodynamic teardrop-shaped design.
Featuring a longtail and a remarkably low drag coefficient of 0.181, the EXE181 is designed to slice through the air with ease, surpassing even the aerodynamic efficiency of cars like the Volkswagen XL1 and McLaren Speedtail. The concept’s minimalistic interior mirrors its exterior design, featuring a yoke-style steering wheel with an integrated touchscreen display and a single seat.
While MG has not yet released full technical specifications, the images of the interior suggest that the EXE181 will be equipped with four electric motors, similar to the Rimac Nevera. This configuration has led to speculation that the concept could produce over 1,000 hp, making it one of the most potent vehicles in the world.
MG claims the EXE181 will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 1.9 seconds, positioning it among the fastest-accelerating vehicles on the planet. Although no top speed has been announced, it is expected that the concept aims to surpass the original EX181’s record of 254.91 mph.
For now, there is no indication that MG intends to put the EXE181 into production. However, the concept, along with last year’s Cyberster EV, signals a renewed emphasis on sports cars for the marque under its current owners, SAIC Motor.
