The Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG is the definition of a car whose looks don't do justice to its performance capabilities. On the surface, the hatch looks nothing out of the ordinary, a predicament it finds itself in because it belongs to Merc's->ke187 entry-level A-Class->ke452 segment.

But pop open the hood and that's where all the magic happens. This bad-boy is AMG->ke8-certified insane, and even then, there's still something about a hatch->ke304 that already packs 360 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque that makes us think it has room for more ponies. That's where mcchip-dkr comes into the picture.

The German tuner has a shiner on its hands for the A45 AMG, featuring comprehensive upgrade kits for the sports hatch's 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The most basic one, if you can even call it that, involves optimizing the car's software unit, increasing the output to an impressive 400 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque. If that doesn't tickle your fancy enough, you can jump straight to the stage 2 kit, which, in addition to the software mods, also comes with new sports catalysts, resulting in another 20-pony increase to 420 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque.

You'd think that mcchip-dkr would be happy with that, right?

Not quite, because there's also a stage 3 kit that includes turbocharger upgrades, software improvements, and those new sports catalysts. With all that equipment in tow, the A45 AMG will be blasting off to the tune of 450 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque, insane numbers that could potentially net the sports hatch a 0-to-60 mph time of less than four seconds to go with a top speed of around 170 mph.

Click past the jump to read more about the mcchip-dkr's program for the Mercedes A45 AMG

2014 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG by mcchip-dkr

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG by mcchip-dkr
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 450
  • Torque: 405
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Non-engine upgrades for the 2014 Mercedes A45 AMG from mcchip-dkr

You didn't think that mcchip-dkr would limit its program for the A45 AMG with just engine modifications, right?

It's one thing that add all those ponies, it's another to ensure that the car is capable of handling the extra power. That's why mcchip-dkr also gave the sports hatch new KW coilovers and a new set of 19-inch mbDesign KV1 wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx Race tires. There also appears to be a gloss-red paint finish to the car with the tuner's livery prominently display on the doors, but we doubt that the company will keep it for its potential customers.

2014 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz wanted to give its customers a turbocharged AMG hatchback that can lay the smack down on its segment. Enter the Mercedes A45 AMG .

It may be the smallest car in Benz’s lineup, but like we said, it's looks doesn't do justice to its capabilities. The 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine from AMG develops 360 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. Seldom does it shred its tires to bits because this car has 4MATIC all-wheel drive to maximize traction.

It's an AMG, and as such, ride-ability comes and goes a little bit. But we're not too worried about, especially if the A45 AMG goes through mcchip-dkr's ringer.