Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG vs. HSV Gen-F GTS
For this week’s AMG Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, we’re taking you down under for a drag race pitting the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG against the HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) Gen-F GTS. Under the hood, the Mercedes is equipped with the most powerful production four-cylinder engine in the world. The HSV GTS is the most powerful car to ever roll down an Australian production line.
Let’s have a look at the specs.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
- 355-hp, 332 lb-ft 2.0L turbocharged I4
- Seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch transmission
- 3,461-lb curb weight (Australian spec)
- 3,599-lb curb weight (U.S. spec)
- 0-62 in 4.5 seconds, 1/4-mile in 12.7 seconds @ 110 mph
- Price in Australia: $86,900
- Price in U.S.: $48,355
HSV Gen-F GTS
- 577-hp, 546-lb-ft 6.2L supercharged V8
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- 4,171-lb curb weight
- 0-62 in 4.3 seconds, 1/4-mile in 12.2 seconds @ 118 mph
- Price in Australia: $95,490
- Estimated Price in U.S.: Roughly $60,000 as a hopped-up Chevrolet SS
It is amazing how well the CLA45 AMG keeps up with cars much more powerful. Gotta love that all-wheel-drive traction and 26.1 lbs. of boost.
Enjoy the drag race.
As an added bonus for your AMG Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, here’s video of the A45 AMG burning up the track at France’s Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
via [Drive.com.au and Motorsport Magazine]