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RevoZport mods make the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake “Zportier”

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Much like how accessories are quick to hit the sales for after the release of a new iPhone, hot on the heels of the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake announcement made this past November is the reveal that RevoZport already has performance packages for it.

The tuning kit manufacturer already has a package available for the A Class and CLA Class Mercedes, but now offers a few new mods if you want a more personal touch added to your compact wagon.

Exterior mods include a new front splitter system with a stability wing, new side skirts, and a carbon composite rear diffuser, working with the ground effects to muster up more downforce for the compact Merc.

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Under the hood, RevoZport offers the same packages as it does for the standard CLA’s. The RZA-290 can raise the output of the 1.6-liter four-cylinder in the standard compact Benz from 211-horsepower to 285hp. The CLA 45 AMG is treated to the RZA-450 package which a new down pipe, titanium exhaust system, intakes and ECU mapping give the turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine an 83 hp boost to 443 horses.

There aren’t any performance figures stating what all these upgrades mean in the real world, but the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake can already do a 0 to 60 sprint under five seconds, so the mods should bring that much closer to four.

Those who want to find out for themselves better have a garage overseas, however: the shooting brake isn’t slated to come to the U.S., but it’s still it’s interesting to see how quickly tuning houses can adapt pre-existing kits on the fly when new models of the vehicles they specialize in are announced.

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