As I went along yesterday, this weekend during Festival of Speed at Goodwood (UK) took place the world premiere of the new Mercedes A-Class 2016. The restyling of the brand affects the entire range of compact model, including its most radical the A45 AMG , which given its special relevance deserves more extensive than the small touches that gave yesterday review of this model.
The Mercedes A45 AMG 2016 receives cosmetic changes in the same areas as the rest of the Class A, although modifications involve more sports-inspired. In the front highlights new bumper , more angular and a large air intake, and the new LED optics standard on the Mercedes A45 AMG 2016. This time the grill keeps the same distinctive style that existed in the 2012 model, remaining unchanged.
On the back of this attractive pocket rocket pilots have been revised and the bumper, which now has a more radical image, mainly due to the incorporation of a diffuser the style of racing cars. Note the arrival of a new wing to the ceiling, similar to what we saw in the A45 AMG Edition 1, which reinforces the downforce of the compact. Interior changes are practically the same level as in the rest of 2016. A range
The highlight of this Mercedes A45 AMG 2016 is, like all models signed by the house of Affalterbach in the dynamic aspect. Those responsible for the brand have not been satisfied with having the most powerful mechanical standard 2-liter wanted to go back for more, putting the spotlight on becoming compact high faster and more powerful market, and they have achieved benefits.
After a series of mechanical valves and to change the turbocharging system, the new Mercedes A45 AMG 2016 goes on to develop 381 hp power, compared to 360 that paid to date. The automatic double clutch and seven relations has also been adjusted to achieve maximum performance, while the model receives as a bonus a story from other AMG models such as Dynamic package AMG Plus solution, includes mechanical differential lock on the front axle.
The result of all these best not only visible to the naked eye, but the clock is a faithful witness of them. The new 2016 Mercedes A45 AMG accelerates from 0-100 km. / H in 4.2 seconds , reducing the mark of his predecessor in 0.4 seconds, while its top speed is still limited to 250 km. / h. However, this increased performance does not imply an increase in consumption, c onservando approved the same 6.9 liters per 100 km combined consumption.
Source – Mercedes
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Article New Mercedes A45 AMG 2016, more power for the compact radical was originally published in Current Motor.