DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane MG'S NEW CONCEPT AIMS TO REDEFINE E-SPEED Source: MG (old & new side-by-side) MG just unveiled its MG EXE181 hypercar designed to pay homage to MG's 100-year past and lead the fabled sports car brand to an ultra-aerodynamic electric future. Here are some key facts: EXE181 is a tribute to the "Roaring Raindrop", the original 1957 MG EX181 that broke the then existing speed record for race cars of 255 mph The new concept can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 1.9 seconds It's all-electric Expected to travel at 255 mph plus Single seat for the driver positioned in the center Ultra aerodynamic with a drag coefficient of 0.181 No performance details released yet but experts think it's likely to be in the 1,000 to 2,000 hp range Dramatic new design with a transparent cover for the roof, windshield and fascia No appare