One Hot CLA: Mercedes CLA45 AMG
by Teamspeed Spies

A four-door coupe based on the same platform found in the latest Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class models is due to go on sale next year, including in the U.S., and we now have new spy-shots of a high-performance AMG version.

Previously, AMG engineers were hiding the chassis beneath the body of a B-Class, though we can clearly see that the prototypes are now wearing their final shape. The new addition, which will likely be called the CLA45 AMG, will be the second compact model in AMG’s expanding arsenal—and there certainly could be more.

The first will be the recently confirmed A45 AMG, which will share a mechanical package with this CLA45 AMG. That package is a tuned version of Mercedes’ MFA front-wheel drive platform, which has been modified to fit a performance-oriented all-wheel drive system in AMG applications.
Power will come from a unique 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder expected to deliver more than 330 horsepower. Drive will be sent to all four wheels via a AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ensuring the car handles well will be a custom sports suspension setup with independently developed front and rear axles, as well as electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive steering.

Performance of the CLA45 AMG should be scintillating, as you’d expect from a vehicle wearing the AMG badge. The 0-100 km/h time should come in at 5.0 seconds or less, and while top speed is likely to be limited to 250 km/h, there may be upgrades offered to raise this limit.

 

Do we know the weight? If it is going to be light it might be a very very cool car. Thumbs up for the pics & stuff

 

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Looking forward to this car

 

Shaping up well.

 

I want one.

 

this should be very interesting