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Merc A45 AMG
« on: February 13, 2013, 04:42:43 pm »

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2013, 04:45:39 pm »
Saw some pics this morning but couldn't get on the forum to post about it.

That is some serious power from a 2.0L :smiley:

I really like it :happy2:

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2013, 04:51:33 pm »
Same here, read about this this morning.  I like the bit about the engine is individually handbuilt by an allocated engineer from start to finish.
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2013, 04:52:17 pm »
so you know who to blame when it blows up  :signLOL:

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2013, 04:59:43 pm »
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2013, 05:35:56 pm »
I'd have that over a 135 that's for certain... Looks superb, but wonder how much one of these with a double clutch is?  :popcornsoda:

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2013, 05:38:56 pm »
Thoughts


http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27112

My thoughts are, who ever chose the music for the vid should be strung up by his knackers.  :fighting:

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2013, 05:40:55 pm »
i like em, although thats just based on looks.
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2013, 06:39:50 pm »
Its a  :happy2: from me!

The only problem for me is it's named after the main Birmingham to Coventry road!  :laugh:

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2013, 07:32:54 pm »
Any idea on price for this? Will it be priced to compete with the GTI or more likely the R?
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2013, 07:36:55 pm »
They are saying 36k only comes with Dct
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2013, 07:38:35 pm »
Cheers , a bit steep , I wonder if its that much better than a 135i?
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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2013, 07:44:35 pm »
£35k I read.

I really like it, and reading how they've adapted Haldex and built the chassis really impresses me. I think the AMG will be more aimed at the 'if and when' new 1M & RS3, rather than M135i? Be interesting to see how they compare though.

Note how engine is nice and far back in the bay, lots of it behind the front axle. Turbo looks like it's off a cross channel ferry, look at the downpipe!!!!

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2013, 07:45:16 pm »
Ditch the cheesy music in the ad and let me hear the engine..

Ditch the cheesy turbo badge on the back I'd have to debadge it

According to the telegraph prices will start at £32,000.

I'd take one over the ugly M135i anyday..

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Re: Merc A45 AMG
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2013, 07:58:27 pm »
Hmm maybe I should stop modding the R with immediate effect  :signLOL:
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