MG, the classic British sports car brand, just dropped a bombshell with its electric hypercar concept, the EXE181. When I first saw it at the Beijing Motor Show, my jaw dropped. This thing is sleek, futuristic, and it pays tribute to MG’s historic 1959 prototype, which set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The original EXE181 hit an astounding 254.91 MPH with a supercharged 1.5-liter twin-cam engine. But the new EXE181? It’s all-electric, with a design that feels like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Let me set the scene for you. The EXE181’s body is shaped like a teardrop, with a drag coefficient of just 0.181. To put that into perspective, that’s slicker than almost any other production car out there. You have to get into the realm of concept cars to find anything smoother. And then there’s the cockpit – a single-seat monocoque that looks like a bubble at the center of the car. This central design stretches into a tail fin that can lift to act as an airbrake when the car needs to slow down from high speeds.
Inside, it’s just as cool as you’d imagine. The steering wheel is a yoke-style, with a built-in touchscreen. It’s minimalist, with almost nothing else cluttering the space. MG hasn’t spilled the beans on the powertrain details yet, but the four-motor layout and the fact that it does 0 to 62 MPH in just 1.9 seconds tells us it’s packing serious heat. We could be talking about 1,000 horsepower or more. What would it be like to be behind the wheel of something that fast? Would you even be able to contain the adrenaline?
MG’s nod to the original EXE181’s land speed record has me wondering if they’re hinting that this new hypercar could go even faster. I mean, can you imagine the rush of breaking a speed record? The original was a beast, but this one looks like it could leave it in the dust. Top speed hasn’t been announced, but with all these hints, I wouldn’t be surprised if it aims to shatter records.
And the interior? It’s tight, like racing-car tight. There’s a center-mounted seat and a racing harness – it’s pure function with a futuristic twist. It reminds me a bit of the single-seat Lamborghini Egoista. Everything about this car screams speed and innovation. Although MG hasn’t announced production plans, I’m wondering what it would take to bring this concept to life. Would you drive a car like this on a track day? Would you trust yourself with that much power at your fingertips?
The MG EXE181 concept is a showstopper. It’s everything you’d want in an electric hypercar – style, speed, and a nod to automotive history. MG has definitely captured our attention with this one, and I can’t wait to see what they do next. If this is what the future of electric hypercars looks like, then I’m all in. Also be sure to check the fastest cars in the world.
