Our first 2014 CLA45 is now scheduled for production in early November! We don’t have all of the details yet but I am very excited about the most affordable AMG model. Right now we have it set up to look just like this picture – Cirrus White with Black Dinamica Interior and Red brake calipers. It is not spoken for yet…we can still customize it to your perfect vehicle and have it here before the end of the year!

• Hand-built AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine
• 355 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
• New, fully-variable performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (Dual-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
• AMG sport suspension with independent front and rear axles
• AMG high-performance braking system
• AMG sports exhaust system

I have often heard it described as the answer to a question that no one asked. However, it is the favorite of many enthusiasts and gets rave reviews from anyone who drives it! You know you want one!

Congratulations to the first Silver Arrow to win the Monaco Grand Prix!

Also leading for several laps…

I never really thought of myself as an AMG driver. Obviously they are amazing vehicles and I love to drive them on the track…I just couldn’t envision myself needing that much power on a daily basis. However, the CLA45 AMG seems to be calling my name! That is a LOT of look and a LOT of power for not a lot of money. It will arrive stateside later this year…I might be ready for an upgrade by then!

Check out these videos and let me know if you need to pre-order!

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is scheduled to arrive about a month after the 2014 CLA250 this fall. This will be the most affordable AMG vehicle ever released and is sure to be a winner! The base price is estimated at $47,470 and includes all of the engineering brilliance you would expect from an AMG product. The order banks are open!

Key Highlights

• Hand-built AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine
• 355 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds
• New, fully-variable performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (Dual-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• AMG speed-sensitive sports steering
• AMG sport suspension with independent front and rear axles
• AMG high-performance braking system
• AMG sports exhaust system

Just added to the Future Vehicles section at MBUSA.com…

Key Highlights

• Hand-built, high-revving AMG 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8 engine
• 507 horsepower, 450 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.1*** seconds, and a top speed of 174 mph
• More aggressive exterior styling, including hood vents, new AMG light-alloy forged wheels and AMG sport striping
• Exclusive interior available with designo upholstery, high-gloss black piano-lacquer trim and “Edition 507″ badging
• AMG high-performance braking system with compound rotors and red-painted calipers
• AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• AMG sport suspension
• AMG sport exhaust
• Available with “Edition 507″ exclusive designo Magno Platinum Matte paintwork
• Available for sale this summer!

“The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG’s S model offers almost 600 horsepower, but we bet few people are terribly disappointed that it’s actually 23 shy. And with 590 lb-ft of torque testing the traction limits on all four tires, it’s hard to feel anything but a giddy sense of awe.”

“In a masterstroke of customer understanding, Mercedes will offer E63 wagon buyers—i.e., enlightened lunatics—only the higher-output tune.”

“Our tech department’s educated guess predicts that the E63 can hit 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, the S in 3.3, and either version can complete a quarter-mile blitzkrieg in less than 12 seconds.”

Read the full article at CarandDriver.com.

“The sculptured front end gives it an even more distinctive look than its  predecessor and helps to separate it visually from the standard E-class.”

“In range-topping S-model specification, which replaces the performance package  option, AMG’s forced induction unit kicks out 577 hp and 590 lb-ft — 25 hp and  89 lb-ft more than the BMW M5′s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 and 21 hp and 40  lb-ft more than the CTS-V’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8.”

“The result is more dependable feel on challenging back roads, something that  allows the driver to delve further into the E63 AMG S-model 4Matic’s considerable performance with greater confidence than ever before.”

“It is the consummate all-season supercar for the family man.”

Read the full review at AutoWeek online.

Take a look at the gorgeous car! This is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe that we special ordered with the Porcelain/Black Two-Tone Nappa Leather and the Carbon Fiber Trim. This car is currently available for sale!

2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

• Black
• Porcelain/Black Two Tone Nappa Leather
• Carbon Fiber Trim
• Multimedia Package
• Lighting Package
• Keyless GO
• MSRP $74,845

Mercedes-Benz is sharing a lot of AMG information today! We now have a gallery of pictures for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG 4MATIC on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook page!

This is the first mention I have seen of the S-Model nomenclature. This type of upgrade has been available as the P30 or P31 Performance Package on several AMG models. The badging should help others to recognize that you don’t just have the 550 horsepower AMG but the 577 horsepower and almost 600 lb-ft of torque version!

Now I have to practice saying “2014-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-63-AMG-4MATIC-S Model.” I am sure we can add a -TRONIC or -ASSIST in there somewhere!