2013 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 360 hp
The W176 A 45 AMG debuted in 2013 as the world's most powerful series-production turbocharged four-cylinder at the time, producing 360 hp from a 2.0-litre unit. The 4MATIC all-wheel-drive hot hatch accelerated 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, rivalling sports cars far above its class.