{"id":461506,"date":"2010-03-22T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-22T23:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2010\/03\/22\/report-mercedes-benz-working-on-b-class-amg\/"},"modified":"2010-03-22T19:57:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-22T23:57:00","slug":"report-mercedes-benz-working-on-b-class-amg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/461506","title":{"rendered":"Report: Mercedes-Benz working on B-Class AMG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filed under: Hatchback<\/a>, Mercedes-Benz<\/a>, Rumormill<\/a><\/p>\n

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2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class – Click above for high-res image gallery<\/small><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

\nShortly after the next-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class<\/a> launches in 2011, it has been reported that the United States will receive its own version of this car. Now, a new report from Automotive News<\/em> suggests that an AMG-tuned version of the diminutive B-Class could be in the works, as well, set to rival European hot hatches like the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R.<\/p>\n

The tuned-up B-Class will be the cheapest AMG offering, in an attempt to attract younger enthusiasts to Mercedes-Benz showrooms. AN<\/em> reports that the smallest AMG will likely be powered by the all-new 5.5-liter, twin-turbo V8<\/strike><\/a> a specially tuned four-cylinder engine and, like all AMG models, will feature slightly revised body work, better brakes, a sportier suspension and revised interior trim.<\/p>\n

Expect the AMG B-Class to launch in Europe around early 2012. No official timing for the U.S.-version of the B-Class has been set, but 2012 seems like a safe bet for that, as well.<\/p>\n

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Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n[Source: Automotive News<\/a> – Sub. Req.]<\/p>\n

Report: Mercedes-Benz working on B-Class AMG<\/a> originally appeared on Autoblog<\/a> on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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