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  • 2014 CLA45 AMG (C117) confirmed for USA - Official US debut at 2013 NYC Auto Show

      • 2014 CLA45 AMG (C117) confirmed for USA - Official US debut at 2013 NYC Auto Show

        Published on 02-13-2013 01:41 AM
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        Well this is not groundbreaking news as the CLA45 AMG was expected for the USA but it is nice to have official confirmation. The 2014 CLA45 AMG will make its debut at the 2013 New York City Auto Show on March 27th. There is an AMG sneak preview night to get a look at the car before the general public. It will be interesting to see what the USA MSRP is considering the CLA250 starts at $29,999 which means the AMG version will likely be in the $40's.

        The car will of course have all wheel drive, a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, and a fire breathing M133 turbocharged 354 horsepower direct injected 2.0 liter four-cylinder with 26 pounds of boost from its turbo. Talk about a fun entry level AMG tuning platform. Things are getting very interesting on the boosted front with the Germans. Audi will fire back with an RS3 sedan, the question becomes if BMW will enter the entry level battleground as well.


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        1. DFM's Avatar
          DFM - 02-13-2013, 02:54 AM
          I am loving the new merc design language. Striking looking car, especially for the price.
        1. Sticky's Avatar
          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 03:05 AM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by DFM Click here to enlarge
          I am loving the new merc design language. Striking looking car, especially for the price.
          This is going to be a hell of a car.
        1. DFM's Avatar
          DFM - 02-13-2013, 07:05 AM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
          This is going to be a hell of a car.
          Revolutionary. I wonder how strained the stock 4 banger will be out of the box...I hope they leave ample room for growth.
        1. BAD430BENZ's Avatar
          BAD430BENZ - 02-13-2013, 12:00 PM
          i must be the only one not liking the new look Mercedes is going for in their new designs Click here to enlarge
        1. bigdnno98's Avatar
          bigdnno98 - 02-13-2013, 12:03 PM
          I'm looking forward to the A45 AMG more than this though. that same engine in a smaller hatch. that's going to be badass.
        1. bigdnno98's Avatar
          bigdnno98 - 02-13-2013, 12:11 PM
          "The Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG won’t be sold in the U.S., but it gives us an excellent idea of what to expect from the upcoming and U.S.-bound CLA45 AMG. It won’t be a hot hatch, but if the A45 is any indication, it may well be the hottest compact sedan." Car and Driver

          That sucks.
        1. Sticky's Avatar
          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 12:15 PM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by DFM Click here to enlarge
          Revolutionary. I wonder how strained the stock 4 banger will be out of the box...I hope they leave ample room for growth.
          Pretty strained.
        1. Sticky's Avatar
          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 12:16 PM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by bigdnno98 Click here to enlarge
          I'm looking forward to the A45 AMG more than this though. that same engine in a smaller hatch. that's going to be badass.
          The A45 AMG is a similar platform. Won't differ all that much.
        1. bigdnno98's Avatar
          bigdnno98 - 02-13-2013, 12:28 PM
          compact sedan vs hot hatch... big difference

          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
          The A45 AMG is a similar platform. Won't differ all that much.
        1. Sticky's Avatar
          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 12:29 PM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by bigdnno98 Click here to enlarge
          compact sedan vs hot hatch... big difference
          Not really, same platform.
        1. BlackJetE90OC's Avatar
          BlackJetE90OC - 02-13-2013, 01:36 PM
          A45 specs officially revealed. Guessing we will see identical specs for CLA45.

          Most powerful production 4-cylinder sold today.

          http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ll-four-wheels
        1. Sticky's Avatar
          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 01:41 PM
          A45 post will go up later today.
        1. SLS AMG's Avatar
          SLS AMG - 02-13-2013, 01:48 PM
          354 horses from a 4 cylinder engine..... that's something
        1. bogdan_mb's Avatar
          bogdan_mb - 02-13-2013, 02:01 PM
          True, even the weight difference is preety marginal (35 kg ~ 80 lbs) and lenght between the axles is the same.
        1. LW@MTG's Avatar
          LW@MTG - 02-13-2013, 02:39 PM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
          This is going to be a hell of a car.
          Here's the AMG45 M133 2.0L Turbo on the dyno

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          Sticky - 02-13-2013, 10:30 PM
          Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by m54b25 Click here to enlarge
          Here's the AMG45 M133 2.0L Turbo on the dyno

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5EO1nnQ92I
          I was going to put this in a separate article Click here to enlarge