The three letters AMG have always had a supreme status in the minds of countless performance car enthusiasts, and the AMG A45 has always been known as the most powerful 2.0T on the surface. In 2019, Mercedes-Benz launched the A35L domestically produced AMG for the first time. . Is he a simple castrated version of the A45? Today we are going to experience this first domestically produced AMG.
What exactly does AMG represent?
AMG (Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach), a German automobile manufacturing company founded in 1967 by Hans Werner Aufrecht (A) and Erhard Melcher (M). It was not until 1988 that AMG became an important force in the production and manufacturing of high-performance cars. That year AMG established a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and Mercedes-Benz also began to return to events such as the German Automobile Tour. AMG's most well-known car-making concept: limited supply, also makes car fans around the world crazy. The A45's "one person, one machine" gimmick still sounds very impressive to this day.
Speaking of the most well-known AMG logo is the apple tree. The tree on the left is a specialty apple tree in Afdelbach, where AMG is located. The valve and camshaft on the right represent the ultra-high performance of the vehicle. The two The laurel branch on the side represents victory. The "five stripes" on the left side of the AMG letters represent the five major circuits in the world: 1. Monte Carlo Circuit in Morocco, 2. Monza Circuit in Italy, 3. Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom, and 4. Spa Race in Belgium. Road, 5. Germany's Nürburgring circuit.
In addition, AMG is not just a tuner, but a manufacturer with independent model research and development capabilities. Not all AMGs are derived from existing Mercedes-Benz vehicles. AMG?GT?R is a model completely designed by AMG .
The power is explosive, but it is not a wild horse
The AMG A35L tested this time is equipped with an AMG specially tuned engine, code-named M260. It can produce a maximum of 306 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, and is matched with the AMG Speedshift 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. The official measured 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 4.9 seconds. However, the engine does not have the engineer's signature for "one person, one machine" like the A45. But if it's a mule or a horse, we still have to pull it out and run around. True strength cannot be reflected by a simple signature.
Seeing is better than seeing it. During the driving process, I had to admire AMG's tuning mileage. Four-cylinder 2.0T, 7-speed dual-clutch, the most common powertrain in German cars, is fully utilized on the AMG A35L. Even in the slowest comfort mode, its power performance can still beat all "similar" cars in an instant. ". The inherent shortcomings of the dual-clutch are perfectly compensated for by the 48V mild hybrid system. Whether it is manual downshifting to refuel or upshifting in automatic mode, the smoothness has been achieved to the extreme. As a senior Volkswagen car owner, the author has been tortured by the inherent shortcomings of the 7-speed dual-clutch for many years. But this is not the fault of Volkswagen alone. One of the reasons for adopting dual-clutch is to save costs. The design flaws of the dual-clutch have not yet been perfectly solved by non-luxury brands. But once in the hands of AMG, everything becomes different. This is just like Yeluqi and Qiao Feng, both of them can master the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. But the power is quite different. The internal strength of AMG is evident.
There is no doubt that AMG is fast, but sitting in the AMG A35L you will feel "very slow". This sense of "slowness" exactly reflects the luxury of Mercedes-Benz. Don't forget, this is an AMG and a Mercedes-Benz at the same time. During rapid acceleration, the physical pulling sensation I felt was not very strong. The luxury of Mercedes-Benz is reflected, and the overall sound insulation of the body and the integration of the chassis ensure the comfort of this car. Driving fiercely in AMG will not give you the explosive feeling of congestion in your eyes, but you will feel more calm. The biggest feeling I have about the power of this AMG is that it is controllable. It is not as difficult to tame as a wild horse.
AMG’s exhaust system is equipped with a rear electric exhaust valve that can automatically open and close depending on the driving mode. Keep your ears from being disturbed all the time. In Sport+ mode, the scheduled sound is accompanied by blasts and backfires, making you turn heads on the street.
The variable steering transmission ratio is the biggest highlight of handling
The vehicle speed-sensitive steering equipped on the AMG A35L can bring an excellent cornering experience. The system uses a variable steering transmission ratio, and the number of dead turns of the steering wheel changes according to different vehicle speeds. This smart steering can easily handle curves on mountain roads or merging at high speeds. This change is especially obvious in the sports + mode. Generally speaking, when other non-luxury brand models switch to the sports mode, it is nothing more than changing the computer's shifting logic. At most, the softness and hardness will be adjusted for models equipped with electromagnetic suspension. But the AMG A35L's variable steering transmission ratio method is truly born for sports.
For such a car with outstanding power, the braking aspect cannot be sloppy. The configuration of 4 front and 1 piston brake calipers and larger perforated brake discs gives you full confidence. The tires are Michelin PS4S wet and dry tires, which take into account both intense driving and daily use, and are very suitable for the positioning of this car.
Today, the daytime temperature in Changchun has reached minus 20 degrees. During the driving process, the author conducted a 100km/h braking test in a closed venue without winter tires. Needless to say, the braking distance is the most important thing is the stability of the car body. When the hands are taken off the steering wheel, the car body almost does not swing back. This is due to its 4MATIC intelligent four-wheel drive system that can distribute up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels through torque distribution. Coupled with the brake configuration described above, it truly achieves no blind spots in driving.
Zibu said: When discussing a car, you cannot leave out its price. The official guide price of this domestically produced AMG? A35L is 399,800-419,800. Became the cheapest AMG in history. Based on the current vigorous promotion of domestically produced Mercedes-Benz, it is believed that the price of this car will be reduced in a year. It will reach about 350,000 by then. What can you sell for 350,000? BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C260L, or bite the bullet and buy a beggar’s version of the Audi A6L. But the happiness these cars bring to you is definitely not as good as the AMG? A35L. This time there must be a lot of keyboard car gods jumping out and saying that this is not a global model, and AMG is specially supplied to China. The author does not deny this, but AMG’s approach has made the bottom of its product pyramid more solid. Giving more young people the opportunity to experience AMG is the ultimate goal. Obviously, Mercedes-Benz has already achieved this.
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