The stock Mercedes-AMG A45 is already one of the
most impressing hot hatchbacks in the world, although with Posaidon’s upgrades,
it can easily overcome its initial purpose. An upgraded turbocharger, tweaked
air intake, revised air cooling, water-methanol injection system, tuned ECU,
spark plugs derived from motorsport and a new exhaust system have drastically
transformed this compact car.
The result is a staggering 550 PS and 660 Nm of torque. The latter figure was actually limited by the tuner, and
the output represents a 169 PS and 185 Nm of torque increase
over the stock model, which needs 4.2sec for the 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Mercedes-AMG’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine works together with a revised seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
transmission, which channels the output to all four corners.
Meanwhile, those that would rather wait for the
Germans to unveil the new A45 are also in for a treat. The range-topping member
of the A-Class family will arrive with more than 400 horsepower, and is rumored
to get a special ‘Drift’ mode, just like the Ford Focus RS. Affalterbach might
launch it in 2019 or 2020.
