MG Jordan and Red Bull Car Drift Collaborate

In collaboration with the iconic driver Abdo Feghali, MG Motor recently joined forces to showcase the prowess of the new MG GT at the 11th Red Bull Car Drift event in Amman, Jordan. The dynamic MG GT took centre stage in a thrilling demonstration, a result of the partnership between Red Bull and MESC, MG Motor's esteemed retail partner in the region. The demonstration seamlessly blended Feghali's legendary expertise and precision with the outstanding performance of the MG GT, requiring only minimal adjustments to the handbrake and exhaust for an adrenaline-fueled display. Beneath the sleek exterior of the MG GT lies a 1.5T model equipped with a highly efficient four-cylinder turbocharged engine, boasting a maximum horsepower of 173 PS and an impressive torque of up to 250 N.m. The competition witnessed over 20 participants showcasing their drifting skills on the challenging and exhilarating routes at the Showground on Airport Road in Amman.

Emerging as the victor of the Red Bull Car Park Drift tournament was driver Anas El Helo, earning the honour of representing Jordan in the upcoming world finals scheduled for December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed Shaheen, Managing Director of MESC, said: “We are proud of the partnership we have established with Red Bull, which is perfectly in keeping with MG’s award-winning reputation for creating sporty cars. The MG GT reflects the personalities and ambitions of today’s millennials, which will attract potential customers to the brand and help us with our objective of ranking first in terms of sales in the Jordanian market against our competitors.”

Tom Lee, Managing Director of MG Motor Middle East, commented: “It always excites us to see our MG GT being put to the test, proving its performance and sheer capabilities. Watching Abdo Feghali, a legendary figure in the drifting scene in the region, in the driving seat of an MG reflects our vision of providing cars that reward customers with a fun driving experience.MG always support such unique activities where customers get an opportunity to see MG vehicles performing in tough driving conditions. I am also delighted to see the partnership with Red Bull – this partnership makes particular sense as both MG and Red Bull target similar customers, who are adventurous, daring and belong to a younger demographic.”