YELLOW FEVER

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic+ is a hot hatch gone supernova.

-  PARTH CHARAN

FYI The A45 S features the world’s most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine.

MERCEDES-AMG A45 S 4MATIC+

ENGINE 2.0-litre, twin-turbo petrol

POWER 415 bhp

TORQUE 500 Nm

GEARBOX Eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic

PRICE ₹79.50 lakh (ex-showroom)

THE LOW KERB weight– high power combo never fails to enthral petrolheads. It’s an age-old recipe to make cars faster: saw unnecessary bits off, strap on a bigger engine, throw in a bigger turbocharger—whatever works. Whether you’re prepping for a track race or a moonshine run, the combination of big power on a small frame is a timeless speed hack, precisely why hot hatches work. They have just the right level of firepower, which, given their compact frame, makes for spirited driving.