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Renntech is Working on a 600 HP Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Giancarlo Perlas January 11, 2020

Don’t let the Mercedes-AMG A45 S fool you. Beneath the hood of the hatchback is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Its M139 power unit is considered to be the most powerful four-cylinder engine in the world. If that’s not enough for you, Renntech recently hinted a build of the car that takes its power up to 600 hp.

Details about the 600 hp AMG A45 S hot hatch are still under wraps as its unveiling is scheduled around the first quarter of 2020. All we know for now is that it will include a software modification as well as upgrades on its turbocharger and exhaust system.

For now, the Florida-based tuner is testing the lower-spec version of the upgrade. The mod provides the high-performance A-Class with 475 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque, thanks to a mere software tweak. The aftermarket kit will be available to customers starting in the middle of January.

The stock configuration of the AMG A45 S allows it to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just four seconds. There are no official figures yet about the acceleration of the hot hatch but a 475 hp output should shave off a split-second of its numbers while the 600 hp boost should be good to cut it by a full second.

On the other hand, the AMG A45 S has an electronically-limited top speed of 124 mph. Renntech will likely adjust its speed limiter to complement its extra power.

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Giancarlo Perlas

Giancarlo is an economist by profession with a career spanning nearly two decades. His professional journey has seen him assume vital roles in various government and private organizations. Alongside his civic and corporate pursuits is his love for cars, particularly those made by Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, he found himself with like-minded individuals within BenzInsider. From then on, he used the platform as a way to share his passion with the automotive community. Follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/benzinsider, X (formerly Twitter) @giancarloperlas, and IG @benzinsider. View all posts by Giancarlo Perlas →

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