Not satisfied with the stock Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, German tuning company VÄTH has unveiled a tuned variant that benefits from a series of upgrades that improve its performance and its looks. Given that the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder of the standard CLA 45 S AMG delivers a cool 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque, one may think VÄTH wouldn’t dare mess with such a highly-strung engine. However, it has done just that, equipping it with new downpipes and revised software, allowing the car to pump out an extraordinary 490 hp and 620 Nm of torque. A new exhaust system with an adjustable flap system is also present.
VÄTH says its modified CLA 45 S AMG can
rocket to 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds. The tuner has also worked to
upgrade the braking performance of the Mercedes-AMG, fitting it with new
six-piston front calipers that clamp down on enlarged 390 mm discs. Braided
brake lines have also been fitted.
The modifications continue with a set of
lowering springs that drop the ride height by 20 mm (0.78 inches). Next, VÄTH
has fitted the car with 20-inch wheels wrapped in 265/35 winter tires.
For owners of the CLA 45 S who would
rather not turn to the aftermarket for upgrades, AMG itself sells a Performance
Package for the car. It can be ordered for € 1,487 (US$ 1,580) without a rear wing
or € 2,737 (US$ 2,908) with a prominent fixed rear wing.
