After pulling the
cover off the new A-Class earlier this year, Mercedes is currently working on
the AMG-infused versions. The first one, named AMG A35, is expected to premiere
at the 2018 Paris Auto Show, at the beginning of October.
The Mercedes-AMG
A35 will go head to head with the Audi S3 Sportback. It’s believed to use the
same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and EQ Boost technology from
the new E350 Coupe and Convertible, which produces 299 PS and
400 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km/h acceleration should take
just a little over 5 seconds and top speed will probably be electronically
limited at 250 km/h.
As for the hotter
Mercedes-AMG A45, it will have some 400 PS to play with. The
Audi RS3 Sportback challenger will be quicker to 100 km/h than the model
it replaces, which needs 4.2 sec.
However, it’s been
reported than Mercedes-AMG is working on an A45S derivative (or is it
A50?). It’s unclear whether it will bring more horses, as it’s believed to be a
track-focused variant of the car. Changes might include improved aerodynamic
and tuned ESP, Traction Control, driving modes and others, in addition to a
rumored steering wheel-mounted drive mode selector.
Order books for the
AMG A35 should open in Europe in early 2019, whereas the A45 and rumored A45S
will probably go on sale later next year.
Cr : Carscoops
