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      11-04-2013, 04:31 PM   #79
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There are some European leaks on the MB forums that indicate that the C55 (which is what it might be called, even though it is a 4.0 liter V8) will use a DCT transmission from ZF which is the same place BMW gets their 7-speed.

No question the power will be there as the 4.0 liter V8 is actually just two of the CLA45's engines (2 liter, 4cyl) "fused" together. Remember, the CLA45 makes 355hp/332ft/lb....just with 2 liters! Now I am sure we won't see double that output but is there any doubt this car will not make significantly more power than the 3.0 turbo 6 in the M3? There is no replacement for displacement....especially for displacement used so efficiently as the CLA45. 2 liter making 355hp?!
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