Despite fears that car production at Longbridge would never be restarted NAC MG UK has announced that the TF LE500 will be built at the plant from August.
The manufacturer even expects to deliver the first cars to showrooms in September.
NAC MG also says its designers at their SMTC facility in Leamington, Warwickshire are already planning exciting new MG models that will ‘capture the essential qualities of the MG brand and extend the range into additional sectors’.
The LE500 is basically a limited edition TF that has been mildly facelifted with an improved spec.
Gary Hagen, Director of Sales & Marketing said: ‘The open top sportscar is an iconic image of British motoring and forms the basis of the MG marque’s long pedigree.
'The launch of the TF LE500 signals our determination to keep this class of car at the heart of the brand as we take it forward.’
In a statement the company said this announcement will prove NAC is serious about reviving MG.
‘The commitment planned by MG and the level of investment underwritten by SAIC will persuade doubters that the MG brand is being re-launched with the support to make it successful again,’ it said.
‘The fact is that in 2008, desirable and competitive British made sportscars will once again be rolling off a production line in Longbridge. A sight that many thought they might never see again.’
Meanwhile NAC MG has announced the appointment of a new chairman, Mr He Xiao Qing.
Mr He takes over as head of the company from Mr Wang Hong Biao, who had led the board of the Longbridge based company since it was set up in 2005.
Mr He said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed at such an exciting and busy time in this young company’s history. I thank Wang Hong Biao for his hard work in preparing MG for its re-launch and look forward to building on his hard work.'
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