WATCH: UK Firm Resurrects MGB Sports Car As An EV - Live The Thrills Of The 70's

Electric versions of iconic classics are becoming increasingly popular as the automotive industry looks towards a zero-emissions future, and now one Britain's greatest sports cars has got the EV treatment.

Midlands-based RBW EV Classic Cars has unveiled a pre-production prototype of an all-new sports car inspired by the MGB.

Built using an all-new body shell produced by British Motor Heritage, the RBW EV Roadster rides on a patented power drivetrain system that is the result of three years of development between RBW, Continental Engineering Services (CES) and Zytek Automotive. The end result is a car that wouldn't look out of place in the 1960s, but with cutting-edge, Formula E-derived technology under the skin.

 

PUGPROUD - 10/8/2020 4:10:47 PM

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Can't imagine there are that many people who will lay out over $115,000 for an MGB. Great little car in its day but not today at that price.

Agent009 - 10/8/2020 5:38:22 PM

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I wouldn't mind a new Fiat X1/9 reincarnation as an EV

atc98092 - 10/8/2020 6:12:43 PM

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Same with the MGB, but not at this price. Or a Triumph Spitfire.

MDarringer - 10/8/2020 8:44:26 PM

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The MGB is a pretty terrible car to idolize enough to want an EV version.

focal - 10/9/2020 10:21:13 AM

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The Frontline Developments MGB is a better car as a restomod.