Anybody else kind of intrigued by the CLA45 AMG?

curiouz_g · 12-23-2013, 02:20 PM

I like it. If they ever came out in AWD, I'd be all over it. A PnP unit just came out for it pumping it from 360hp to 450. I wonder how much boost it's making considering its 26psi straight out of the box.

Brian_C · 12-23-2013, 04:04 PM

Interesting topic alright, but doesn't the Evo FQ-400 have the worlds most powerful production 4 cyclinder engine with 405bhp??? I've read that in a couple places I think.

On the car, I agree i think it has too much horsepower for front biased AWD but nice car none the less

Brian_C · 12-23-2013, 04:10 PM

EDIT: Mercedes are doing some smart marketing on it, choosing their words carefully

Its the most powerful 4 cyclinder in production today but only because the Evo was discontinued a little while back

Myrder · 12-23-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by curiouz_g

I like it. If they ever came out in AWD, I'd be all over it. A PnP unit just came out for it pumping it from 360hp to 450. I wonder how much boost it's making considering its 26psi straight out of the box.

It is AWD. I also wonder the power they can get from it, its known AMG engines are always stout and can take modifications easily.

Myrder · 12-23-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian_C

Interesting topic alright, but doesn't the Evo FQ-400 have the worlds most powerful production 4 cyclinder engine with 405bhp??? I've read that in a couple places I think.

On the car, I agree i think it has too much horsepower for front biased AWD but nice car none the less

I think because of these

"Sold through Ralliart UK, the Evo X FQ400 is a meaner and faster Mitsubishi Evo that we’d love to get our hands on.

Only 100 units will be produced – all of which will be sold in the UK. Prices start at £45,000 ($79,015 USD)."
http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/06/15...ution-x-fq400/

being only sold in one country and by Ralliart doesn't make it production.

Brian_C · 12-23-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Myrder

I think because of these

"Sold through Ralliart UK, the Evo X FQ400 is a meaner and faster Mitsubishi Evo that we’d love to get our hands on.

Only 100 units will be produced – all of which will be sold in the UK. Prices start at £45,000 ($79,015 USD)."
http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/06/15...ution-x-fq400/

being only sold in one country and by Ralliart doesn't make it production.

I understand but i still think Mercedes are still trying to pull the wool over customers eyes, the fq-400 also came in the evo IX and VIII IIRC and also the Fq-360 engine was slightly more powerful than the mercedes engine if only by a couple bhp too

AzureHaze · 12-23-2013, 04:49 PM

The specs are pretty impressive for a 4-pot and the price is quite reasonable but it should of been a true RWD. Still can't get over the rear though. Looks like a Dali painting...

Myrder · 12-23-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian_C

I understand but i still think Mercedes are still trying to pull the wool over customers eyes, the fq-400 also came in the evo IX and VIII IIRC and also the Fq-360 engine was slightly more powerful than the mercedes engine if only by a couple bhp too

All of which seem to be UK only. I agree it's all a marketing gimmick to get sales though.

Brian_C · 12-24-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Myrder

All of which seem to be UK only. I agree it's all a marketing gimmick to get sales though.

Totally agree, there using the same marketing in the UK also but it's not wearing as easily as in the US where they can quote exactly what you have

ska///235i · 12-29-2013, 10:25 PM

cla amg is only $4k more than a m235 (base price).....but its got 4 doors and awd. I know alot of us prefer a rwd but someone with kids with prfer the cla

the only thing not amg is that its not a v8 but this 4banger does 0-60 under 4.6, and its hand built like all other amg engine....nothing to joke/hate about
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ska///235i · 12-29-2013, 10:26 PM

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ska///235i · 12-29-2013, 10:28 PM

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majin ssj eric · 12-29-2013, 10:34 PM

I really do like the CLA but the price is of course steep. I'm very excited about all of the new German entry level cars coming out lately...

Vervain · 12-30-2013, 04:22 AM

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Damn this looks good in this colour.

I think MB is the only manufacturer that can pull off chrome accents on a sports car lol

py0413 · 12-30-2013, 07:20 AM

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C63 isn't even remote in the same ligue... A fat V8 versus 4c turbo...

And it is twice as expensiv...

Yes Yes but a "True" AMG....Not quite but kinda sorta like an M1,Not really an "M" Got my point??

If a M1 is not a real M car then no M cars should exist. Now, if you are referring to the 1M, some people might agree with you, however, I consider it as a real M model. It's not just a 1 series wearing the M package. To each of their own anyways.

ska///235i · 12-30-2013, 11:19 AM

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Damn this looks good in this colour.

I think MB is the only manufacturer that can pull off chrome accents on a sports car lol

MB has a night package that blackout the trims and the lips...looks real good

I think MB will slowly faze out the v8 in the C6x and use a V6 bi-turbo...so this mini AMG (cla) will be testing waters for them

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curiouz_g Private First Class 3 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2008 335i, 04 M3 Vortech'd Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (1)	I like it. If they ever came out in AWD, I'd be all over it. A PnP unit just came out for it pumping it from 360hp to 450. I wonder how much boost it's making considering its 26psi straight out of the box. __________________ Daily grinder: 2008 BMW M3 6spd Supercharged Weekend thrasher: 2004 BMW M3 6spd Supercharged
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Brian_C Private First Class 21 Rep 117 Posts Drives: E91 335D Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Interesting topic alright, but doesn't the Evo FQ-400 have the worlds most powerful production 4 cyclinder engine with 405bhp??? I've read that in a couple places I think. On the car, I agree i think it has too much horsepower for front biased AWD but nice car none the less Last edited by Brian_C; 12-23-2013 at 04:12 PM..
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Brian_C Private First Class 21 Rep 117 Posts Drives: E91 335D Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	EDIT: Mercedes are doing some smart marketing on it, choosing their words carefully Its the most powerful 4 cyclinder in production today but only because the Evo was discontinued a little while back
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ska///235i ***** noob 1368 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	cla amg is only $4k more than a m235 (base price).....but its got 4 doors and awd. I know alot of us prefer a rwd but someone with kids with prfer the cla the only thing not amg is that its not a v8 but this 4banger does 0-60 under 4.6, and its hand built like all other amg engine....nothing to joke/hate about . Attached Images __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB) Last edited by ska///235i; 12-29-2013 at 10:33 PM..
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majin ssj eric Captain 83 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Simons Island, GA iTrader: (0)	I really do like the CLA but the price is of course steep. I'm very excited about all of the new German entry level cars coming out lately... __________________ 2013 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Starfire Pearl/Flaxen w/nav 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 sedan Sapphire/Tan w/nav 1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
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