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The test car was equipped with the AMG Carbon Package. The lip spoiler, side skirts, door mirrors, and rear diffuser were carbon, with silver chrome accents on the front grille.<br />
The test car was equipped with the AMG Carbon Package. The lip spoiler, side skirts, door mirrors, and rear diffuser were carbon, with silver chrome accents on the front grille.<br />
The A 45 AMG 4MATIC comes standard with CPA Plus (Active Brake Assist), which is an optional feature on other A-Class models.<br />
The front features 350x32mm ventilated discs with 4-piston fixed calipers, while the rear has 330x22mm discs with single-piston floating calipers. The red calipers are engraved with the AMG logo.<br />
The body sides feature "TURBO AMG" logo badges.<br />
Among the A-Class models, only the A 45 AMG 4MATIC uses square-design dual twin exhausts. The carbon rear diffuser is an option.<br />
The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, the "M133," engineered by AMG, boasts a maximum output of 265 kW (360 hp) at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 450 Nm (45.9 kgm) at 2,250-5,000 rpm.<br />
Even though it's the smallest model, it's assembled using AMG's "One Man, One Engine" philosophy, evidenced by the signature of the technician who built it.<br />
The interior is finished in a sporty red and black contrast.<br />
The side sills feature a logo indicating it's an AMG model.<br />
Paddle shifters are located behind the steering wheel.<br />
The 360 hp peak output is achieved at 6,000 rpm, with the redline beginning around 6,200 rpm.<br />
The selector lever with AMG logo is an optional feature included in the AMG Advanced Package. The parking brake is button-operated. Next to it is a toggle switch for selecting between "Comfort," "Sport," and "Manual" modes.<br />
The selector lever with AMG logo is an optional feature included in the AMG Advanced Package. The parking brake is button-operated. Next to it is a toggle switch for selecting between "Comfort," "Sport," and "Manual" modes.<br />
Optional AMG Performance seats. Standard seats are full Nappa leather.<br />
The Harman Kardon audio system is an optional feature included in the AMG Advanced Package.<br />
Trunk capacity ranges from a minimum of 341 liters to a maximum of 1,157 liters.<br />

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