Mercedes-AMG has chosen the 2019 Goodwood Festival
of Speed to pull the cover off the all-new A45 S and CLA 45 S. The two
high-performance compact cars will be unveiled on Thursday, July 4, at 13:00
CEST (7:00 am EST). A couple of teaser videos, released by Mercedes-AMG on social medial,
preview some of their characteristics and reveal the soundtrack of the
2.0-liter turbo four for the first time.
The lump pushes out a massive 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in the A45 S and CLA 45 S. However, a
lesser version of the same engine, with 387 PS and 480 Nm, will power the base version.
Aside from their ability to challenge supercars to a straight-line duel, the A45 S and CLA 45 S feature a tuned chassis, bigger
brakes, different suspension setups – even a drift mode that has already been
teased by AMG. The exciting feature was made possible by the new, configurable
all-wheel drive system, which connects to the engine via an eight-speed
dual-clutch transmission.
Visually, the two models sport specific body kits
that include the addition of the Panamericana grille, with vertical slats
that’s a staple of modern, high-end AMGs. Other compact vehicles from
Merc’s redesigned family that will get the 45 treatment are the A-Class Sedan,
GLA and GLB.
