This is the one-off 1985 MG EX-E, a concept built on the platform of the MG Metro 6R4 that included a de-tuned version of the 6R4’s 3.0L DOHC V6 engine, which the car was designed to accommodate. The EX-E was designed in a collaborative effort by British car designer, Gerard Gabriel McGovern, and other talented stylists, such as Gordon Sked, under direction and leadership of Roy Axe. Other names who were included in the design process were interior designers, Richard Hamblin and Gerry Newman. One of the main purposes behind the construction of the EX-E concept was to be able to demonstrate the capabilities of the Austin Rover Group, which was founded in 1982 as the subsidiary of automotive engineering and manufacturing conglomerate, British Leyland, and eventually, the Austin Rover Group would take over ownership of the British automotive marque, MG, for a temporary period of time. The exterior of the EX-E was constructed with injection molded polypropylene panels, and the interior of the car was designed to resemble the cockpit of a modern fighter plane. The EX-E showcased some seriously impressive technological features and British Leyland/Austin Rover Group and MG worked hard to bring as many different futuristic elements to the table as possible. These unique elements included a heads-up display which was called a ‘reflex information monitor’, a futuristic telephone, an advanced navigation system, and a number of other touches that went on to make the MG EX-E concept still impressive to this day. While the car impressed the crowds during it’s debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, there simply just wasn’t enough demand to put this model into production, however, it was under consideration at one point in time. That being said, the sole EX-E concept car is said to be preserved by the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire, England, where it remains to be one of the most captivating British concept cars of all time
How many made? 1 of 1
Engine: 3.0L DOHC V6, 250 hp (planned)
Debut: 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show
Top Speed: n/a
0-60: n/a
Photo Credit: @lambolog
Research: @rarecarsonly