The people at AMG are hard at work with the development of the most potent model of the newly revealed Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback. Rumored to be named either the A 25 AMG or A 45 AMG, the hot hatch could make its world premiere as early as this fall at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Power will come from a heavily modified version of the A 250’s 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, which is rated at 208hp (211PS). According to sources, in the AMG model, the four-cylinder unit is believed to deliver anywhere from 320hp to as much as 350-horsepower.
In order for the top A-Class model to put all those horses on the road in a civilized manner, it will be fitted with a new all-wheel drive system and a revised chassis with bespoke suspension, steering and braking systems as well as wider performance tires.
The prototype seen in these latest spy pictures is not wearing the final production body kit that will offer the AMG variant a more dynamic look through new front- and rear bumpers, chunkier side skirts and a larger rear wing.
The new A 25 or A 45 AMG will compete against the Audi RS3 Sportback and the upcoming BMW M135i hatchback, which was previewed at the Geneva Salon in showcar trim.
While Mercedes-Benz has no current plans to sell the AMG model (or any A-Class hatch for that matter) in the United States, the German automaker will bring the A-Class-based CLC small sports sedan that will also be offered in AMG trim with the same drivetrain.
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