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drives well, comes loaded with the
latest in Mercedes tech, and is aimed
at more of a luxury-themed buyer
looking for a quiet and comfortable-
riding EV.
Quiet is miles from the first word
we’d use when describing what the
Mercedes-AMG crew does to Benz’s
models, especially to its exclusive GT
series of cars. AMG’s latest in-house
creation is the AMG GT R Pro, a
track attacker that leaves the GT R’s
577-hp 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 and
seven-speed dual-clutch untouched
and focuses instead on chassis tweaks
borrowed from AMG’s GT3 and GT4
race cars. You don’t have to be a pro
racer to drive it, but you had best
know how to get around a circuit
(and have a very large bank account)
if you’re seriously considering one.
On the more pedestrian and
attainable side of the AMG ledger are
the 2020 A-Class and CLA-Class AMG
35 series cars powered by a 2.0-liter
four with a healthy 302 horsepowerAs for what’s happening in the
Maybach high-end luxe realm, things
have gone relatively dark since Benz
rolled out its Mercedes-Maybach 6
coupe and convertible concepts, but
we’re betting we’ll see a Maybach-
themed coupe sooner rather than
later. Another model Mercedes just
announced for production is the
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, a compact
crossover that is being billed as a
mini G-Class in approach. AMmated to AMG’s seven-speed dual-
clutch automatic, along with an AMG-
optimized all-wheel-drive system and
suspension setup. Given its sloping,
coupelike profile, the CLA 35 (the
updated CLA line is making its debut
for the 2020 model year) looks a bit
edgier, but if you’re in the market for
a wicked little compact sedan, either
will do. And if you want even more gas,
AMG 45 versions aren’t far behind.
A-Class 35 AMGAMG CLA 35