Mercedes AMG A45

[Cocles]

http://mercedes-benz-blog.blogspot.ch/2 ... hides.html

70lk Euro?! That is a lot of money over the RS3.....

Yes... that'd be absurd. Although that site is largely reporting rumor as established fact.

[DAMNINice]

As one of those really lucky ones who is already driven in one, I can say:

Wait and be excited to drive a car with 4WD, ~350hp, racestart (5500rpm full boost start) , >280kph max speed, a great fast shifting DCT (perfect working intermediate throttle application on downshifts and nice misfire sounds on upshifts) and...

a perfect handling, steering and suspension wise. (Went >1g lateral acceleration easily!)

Interior and Exterior is a dream!!


Unfortunately I don´t know anything about the price but a AMuS is telling a start from 50k NOT 70k.


Just needs some modifications to be perfect:


And please a timeattack version of the coupé:

[mx_tifoso]

Why in the world would you rice out a German car? Especially one of special nature such as this. I'm not one to usually stick my neck out for Mercedes, but this occasion merits it.

[NewtonMeter]

As one of those really lucky ones who is already driven in one, I can say:

Wait and be excited to drive a car with 4WD, ~350hp, racestart (5500rpm full boost start) , >280kph max speed, a great fast shifting DCT (perfect working intermediate throttle application on downshifts and nice misfire sounds on upshifts) and...

a perfect handling, steering and suspension wise. (Went >1g lateral acceleration easily!)

Interior and Exterior is a dream!!


Unfortunately I don´t know anything about the price but a AMuS is telling a start from 50k NOT 70k.


Just needs some modifications to be perfect:

1. I'm awefully jealous
2. Please tell me you're joking...

[DAMNINice]

As one of those really lucky ones who is already driven in one, I can say:

Wait and be excited to drive a car with 4WD, ~350hp, racestart (5500rpm full boost start) , >280kph max speed, a great fast shifting DCT (perfect working intermediate throttle application on downshifts and nice misfire sounds on upshifts) and...

a perfect handling, steering and suspension wise. (Went >1g lateral acceleration easily!)

No joke at all!! seriously!!

If the 280kph will find its way to the "standard" costumer... idk.
maybe it´s limited to the standard 250kph

[Cocles]

Someone has been watching too many Fast & Furious movies.

Mercedes-Benz's are supposed to look Teutonic, not Asian. You're pouring sugar on a savory dish. Use salt instead.

[Tommy Cookers]

[quote="DAMNINice"]

a perfect handling, steering and suspension wise. (Went >1g lateral acceleration easily!)/quote]



Is that 1g corrected for body roll ?

[Pup]

Yes, I too lamented the lack of a red, labeled, tow loop on the front bumper.

[DAMNINice]

a perfect handling, steering and suspension wise. (Went >1g lateral acceleration easily!)/quote]



Is that 1g corrected for body roll ?

ESP-Sensor information in the ECU.. so a good question.. idk!

[FoxHound]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCoWi_wU-oM[/youtube]

[SectorOne]

I´ll take the beemer any day of the week. And it´s not even a proper M car.
The merc looks like a mini-bus that´s been in a pressure chamber.

[Mika1]

It's a beautiful car in my opinion, but the VW Golf is a legend.

[Cocles]

I´ll take the beemer any day of the week. And it´s not even a proper M car.
The merc looks like a mini-bus that´s been in a pressure chamber.

Even though the GTI smoked it? You must be quite the BMW fan. Many props.

I'd go Merc > VW > BMW. I'm not a fan of how the BMW looks; the VW and Merc, both look better to me. Unfortunately we're not going to have the A-Class in the states, but we will have CLA and GLA.

[SectorOne]

Even though the GTI smoked it? You must be quite the BMW fan. Many props.

I think if you should discuss the performance of the cars a slightly more scientific test would be nice.
Like some laptimes around a track


Autocar Dry Handling Track 1:15.90 - BMW
Autocar Dry Handling Track 1:19.90 - VW

http://fastestlaps.com/cars/bmw_m135i_f20.html
http://fastestlaps.com/cars/vw_golf_gti_mk_vi.html

I don´t think the new golf is three seconds quicker then it´s older brother.

[Cocles]

@SectorOne Fair enough.