2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG spy shots

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By Brett Davis | August 23rd, 2011

Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG prototype out on public streets. This is the first time we’ve seen an example of the sporty AMG version undergoing testing.

Telltale signs that this is a tuned AMG version is the inclusion of larger brakes behind a larger tyre and wheel package, big air intakes incorporated into the front upper and lower grille and a larger, twin-outlet exhaust setup. Our spy photographers tell us this prototype sounded particularly nice compared with the normal A-Class models they have seen undergoing testing as well.

It is still a little early for concrete details and specifications on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG variant, even so, reports say the A-Class will come with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing between 240kW and 260kW of power.

The new engine is expected to be connected up to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive running gear. This setup will pitch the A-Class AMG directly against the Volkswagen Golf R, as well as the Audi RS 3 and BMW 1 Series M Coupe to some extent.

The official name of the new A-Class AMG is yet to be confirmed, but international speculation suggest it will be named a Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG. We’ll keep you updated though.

AndyGF

240-260kw from a 2.0… Mmmm, not content with normal hot hatch boundaries. That is quite a decent whack of power, especially considering Mercedes dont usually do 2.0 petrol’s, never mind 2.0 petrol turbos.

MattP

You have been able to purchase a B200 Turbo in Australia for many years. Nowhere near the power of this proposed AMG model but 2.0 petrol turbos have been in Mercedes-Benz showrooms for many years.

AndyGF

You are right of course, I was just pointing out that the A-typical (excuse the pun) Mercedes petrol four pot is usually a 1.8 supercharged, ect. And that power output increase is significant!

Leading me to wonder if, like BMW, Merc are going to be replacing many of their smaller engined 6s with very high power 4s for better fuel economy. The new BMW –28i’s are all going to be turbo 4 potters soon? Efficiency wise, im for it, even tho I would miss the straight 6 BM engines…

Buddy

looks horrible. AMG should stick to real cars. rwd V8s

Owler

You do realise it’s covered in camouflage?

I understand its a merc so its going to look a certain way, but the proportions seem promising. And they’re damn nice engine specs

Robert

240kw is more than some rear wheel drive v8′s had 20 to 30 years ago. quite impressive really

billy

Should put a V8 in it and call it the A55 AMG.
UMWHAT

pleaase god dont
Dragan

Top picture screams astra, bottom picture feels like a current Corolla ZR…..end product better be far from both
MattP

Many years ago AMG built a limited run of A38 AMG’s. There is one in the Lindsay Fox collection in Melbourne. Left hand drive only, I think only five or six were built.

It was quite unique in that they had the usual 1.9 litre engine in the front and placed another 1.9 litre engine in the back! So the gearstick activated two seperate gearboxes at once and it was four wheel drive. Mika Hakkinen commented that it was incredible to drive.