This year marks the 60th anniversary of the MGB GT going on sale, and its electric successor is set to reach our roads by October.

The Cyber GTS is expected to launch with the same powertrain options as its convertible counterpart, meaning a choice of a 335bhp rear-wheel drive, or 496bhp all-wheel drive setup. Expect the 0-62mph times to match the 5.0 and 3.2 seconds of the Cyberster. Top speed should be in the region of 120mph.

Assuming that the car shaves a few kilos off the 2.1-tonne kerb weight of the Cyberster, the 77kWh battery may offer a slight increase over the 316-mile maximum range currently on offer. DC rapid charging from 10-80% will take 38 minutes, and a full charge at home will require just over 10 hours.

MG Cyber GTS - rear

While its Cyberster stablemate is a strict two-seater, the coupé variant will become a 2+2, and sport a larger boot. A glimpse of the interior has been given, and the driver-focused multi-screen setup will remain, as will the electrically-operated butterfly doors.

When it arrives, the Cyber GTS will spearhead the electric sportscar segment, beating the new Alpine A110 and Caterham Project V to market. The rotary range-extender Mazda Iconic SP remains a concept despite claims of being green-lit for production, but competitors are coming from Porsche.

MG Cyber GTS - rear light detail

The Boxster and Cayman EV twins are a year overdue, however these will be undercut by the MG which currently starts at £54,995 in convertible-guise.

A fixed-roof option will broaden the appeal of MG’s halo model, and hopefully encourage other manufacturers to develop new cars for enthusiasts. Regardless of propulsion type, a new addition to the sportscar market can only be a good thing.

MG Cyber GTS and Cyberster at Goodwood