{"id":2087858,"date":"2026-08-06T08:37:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087858"},"modified":"2026-08-06T08:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:37:07","slug":"mercedes-amg-cla-45-4matic-claims-nurburgring-nordschleife-class-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087858","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Claims N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F08%2F05%2Fmercedes-amg-cla-45-4matic-claims-nurburgring-nordschleife-class-record-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Automotive\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Aug 6, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mercedes-Amgmercedes-Amg Has Announced That The All-Electric Cla 45 4matic+ Set An Official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record   N\u00fcrburgring  Driven by Kevin Berger The Stock Electric Sedan Completed The 20.8-Kilometer Lap In 7 Minutes And 32.070 Seconds   N\u00fcrburgring  Powered by Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Claims N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record video\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FMkh3ChqSSs\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>?si=tvpixb0F2mO-QgRL\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Aug 6, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Mercedes-AMG has announced that the all-electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ set an official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife class record <\/p>\n<p>Driven by Kevin Berger the stock electric sedan completed the 20.8-kilometer lap in 7 minutes and 32.070 seconds <\/p>\n<p>Powered by three axial-flux motors producing 680 horsepower the performance EV accelerates from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG<\/span><span class=\"citation-26\"> has officially set a new N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife class record with the all-electric <\/span><span class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+<\/span><span class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\">.<\/span><span class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\">Driven by driver Kevin Berger, the high-performance four-door sedan recorded an official, notarized lap time of 7:32.070 minutes, crowning it the fastest vehicle in its segment around the iconic circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\">The record-setting run was achieved in a stock production-spec vehicle fitted with track-focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.<\/span><span class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\">Powering the electric CLA 45 is a tri-motor setup utilizing liquid-cooled axial-flux electric motors\u2014two mounted on the rear axle and one at the front\u2014delivering a combined output of up to 680 horsepower (500 kW).<\/span><span class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\">This powertrain configuration utilizes a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system with rear torque vectoring, pushing the vehicle from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\">Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the sedan integrates adaptive suspension, refined aerodynamics, and continuous thermal management engineered to sustain peak power output across demanding track laps.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6765396\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mercedes-Amgmercedes-Amg Has Announced That The All-Electric Cla 45 4matic+ Set An Official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record   N\u00fcrburgring  Driven by Kevin Berger The Stock Electric Sedan Completed The 20.8-Kilometer Lap In 7 Minutes And 32.070 Seconds   N\u00fcrburgring  Powered by Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Mercedes-BenzNurburgringMercedes-AMGMercedesElectric VehiclesMercedes-AMG CLA\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div class=\"col-shopping-break\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-comments\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Automotive\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Aug 6, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mercedes-Amgmercedes-Amg Has Announced That The All-Electric Cla 45 4matic+ Set An Official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record   N\u00fcrburgring  Driven by Kevin Berger The Stock Electric Sedan Completed The 20.8-Kilometer Lap In 7 Minutes And 32.070 Seconds   N\u00fcrburgring  Powered by Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Claims N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record video\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" 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class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+<\/span><span class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\">.<\/span><span class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\">Driven by driver Kevin Berger, the high-performance four-door sedan recorded an official, notarized lap time of 7:32.070 minutes, crowning it the fastest vehicle in its segment around the iconic circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\">The record-setting run was achieved in a stock production-spec vehicle fitted with track-focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.<\/span><span class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\">Powering the electric CLA 45 is a tri-motor setup utilizing liquid-cooled axial-flux electric motors\u2014two mounted on the rear axle and one at the front\u2014delivering a combined output of up to 680 horsepower (500 kW).<\/span><span class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\">This powertrain configuration utilizes a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system with rear torque vectoring, pushing the vehicle from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\">Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the sedan integrates adaptive suspension, refined aerodynamics, and continuous thermal management engineered to sustain peak power output across demanding track laps.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6765396\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Porsche Builds a One-Off 911 Turbo S &#8220;Land Down Under&#8221; to Celebrate 75 Years in Australia\n                                        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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mercedes-Amgmercedes-Amg Has Announced That The All-Electric Cla 45 4matic+ Set An Official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record   N\u00fcrburgring  Driven by Kevin Berger The Stock Electric Sedan Completed The 20.8-Kilometer Lap In 7 Minutes And 32.070 Seconds   N\u00fcrburgring  Powered by Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Mercedes-BenzNurburgringMercedes-AMGMercedesElectric VehiclesMercedes-AMG CLA\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Automotive\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Aug 6, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             387<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Mercedes-Amgmercedes-Amg Has Announced That The All-Electric Cla 45 4matic+ Set An Official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record   N\u00fcrburgring  Driven by Kevin Berger The Stock Electric Sedan Completed The 20.8-Kilometer Lap In 7 Minutes And 32.070 Seconds   N\u00fcrburgring  Powered by Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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Three Axial-Flux Motors Producing 680 Horsepower The Performance Ev Accelerates From 0 To 100 Km\/H In 2.7 Seconds   Youtube<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Claims N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife Class Record video\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FMkh3ChqSSs\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>?si=tvpixb0F2mO-QgRL\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div 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class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Mercedes-AMG has announced that the all-electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ set an official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife class record <\/p>\n<p>Driven by Kevin Berger the stock electric sedan completed the 20.8-kilometer lap in 7 minutes and 32.070 seconds <\/p>\n<p>Powered by three axial-flux motors producing 680 horsepower the performance EV accelerates from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG<\/span><span class=\"citation-26\"> has officially set a new N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife class record with the all-electric <\/span><span class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+<\/span><span class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\">.<\/span><span class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\">Driven by driver Kevin Berger, the high-performance four-door sedan recorded an official, notarized lap time of 7:32.070 minutes, crowning it the fastest vehicle in its segment around the iconic circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\">The record-setting run was achieved in a stock production-spec vehicle fitted with track-focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.<\/span><span class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\">Powering the electric CLA 45 is a tri-motor setup utilizing liquid-cooled axial-flux electric motors\u2014two mounted on the rear axle and one at the front\u2014delivering a combined output of up to 680 horsepower (500 kW).<\/span><span class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\">This powertrain configuration utilizes a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system with rear torque vectoring, pushing the vehicle from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\">Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the sedan integrates adaptive suspension, refined aerodynamics, and continuous thermal management engineered to sustain peak power output 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class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG<\/span><span class=\"citation-26\"> has officially set a new N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife class record with the all-electric <\/span><span class=\"citation-26\">Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+<\/span><span class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\">.<\/span><span class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\">Driven by driver Kevin Berger, the high-performance four-door sedan recorded an official, notarized lap time of 7:32.070 minutes, crowning it the fastest vehicle in its segment around the iconic circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\">The record-setting run was achieved in a stock production-spec vehicle fitted with track-focused Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.<\/span><span class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\">Powering the electric CLA 45 is a tri-motor setup utilizing liquid-cooled axial-flux electric motors\u2014two mounted on the rear axle and one at the front\u2014delivering a combined output of up to 680 horsepower (500 kW).<\/span><span class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\">This powertrain configuration utilizes a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system with rear torque vectoring, pushing the vehicle from 0 to 100 km\/h in 2.7 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\">Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the sedan integrates adaptive suspension, refined aerodynamics, and continuous thermal management engineered to sustain peak power output across demanding track laps.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image 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