Restomod pioneer Frontline Cars will take the covers off its newest lines of reworked MGBs in a world debut at the Scramble on Sunday 8 October. Its most powerful creation yet, the LE60, will line up alongside the BEE, its maiden move in electrification.
Celebrating both 60 years of the MGB and 30 years of Frontline, one B GT-based LE60 will be made for every year of the Oxford specialist. The LE60 is also the first Frontline Cars product to make use of the fabled Rover V8, here fettled to 4.8 litres and 375bhp. Weighing just 1122kg, it is lighter than the original as well as far more powerful.
A limited-slip differential, new five-speed gearbox, strengthened chassis, six-pot front and four-pot rear brakes, and new Nitron suspension ensure that improved performance can safely be put onto the road, too.
The new electrified range, BEE, comes in both Roadster and GT form, with 100v motor and 140-mile range from the 40kWh battery. To retain the authenticity of the original, its innovative gearbox can be used as a manual or an automatic.
Tim Fenna, founder and chief engineer of Frontline Cars, said: "As we celebrate the remarkable centenary of MG, a legacy that has woven itself into the fabric of automotive history, we stand at an important crossroad – commemorating 60 years of the MGB and over three decades of dedicated craftsmanship and innovation.
"Our journey has been one of honouring the past while embracing the future, and with great anticipation, we unveil these special editions that pay homage to the classic soul of the MG.
“The LE60 is not just a car for us, but a heartfelt celebration of Frontline’s history and our intertwining connection with not only MG but more specifically the MGB.”
The LE60 and BEE GT will make their public bow on the Main Drive at Bicester Heritage during the Scramble on Sunday 8 October. Tickets are available now to be among the first in the world to see them.
It is one of a series of debuts at the Scramble, with the Nichols N1A officially launching and the resurrected Alvis GP car returning to the public eye in Europe for the first time since its restoration.
