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2013 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG spy shots

We’ve known for a while now that Mercedes-Benz was planning a high-performance AMG variant of its new entry-level model, the recently revealed third-generation Mercedes-Benz A Class, and now we have a new batch of spy shots of a prototype for the Affalterbach tuner's first hot hatch.

Previously spotted testing alongside a Volkswagen Golf R, it’s obvious the benchmark AMG engineers are using to develop the car.

The prototype you see here looks very similar to the new A Class, however, look closer and you'll notice a pair of square-shaped exhaust tips, uprated brakes and wheels, and what looks to be bigger intakes.

In standard trim, the new A Class is available with a wide variety of gasoline and diesel engines, ranging from a 1.8-liter turbodiesel with 109 horsepower, to the 211-horsepower A250 with its turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder.

The AMG variant is expected to feature a similar sized engine, however, it will be tuned to develop around 320 horsepower to really give the BMW 1-Series M Coupe and Audi RS3 a scare. Its potent powerplant is thought to be engineered by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, based at Brixworth, England, the same company responsible for Mercedes' Formula 1 engines. Accordingly, the AMG variant will likely pickup the “A25 AMG” title to denote its extra performance.

Drive should be sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and multi-plate clutch all-wheel drive system with rear biased torque distribution.

The story doesn’t end there as AMG boss Ola Kaellenius has previously revealed that there will also be hotted-up AMG versions of Mercedes' other compacts, which are expected to land in the U.S. along with this A Class AMG model late next next year. One of these will be an AMG version of the upcoming CLA four-door coupe (previously referred to as the CLC), which was previewed recently by the stunning Coupe Style Concept.

HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Mercedes-Benz A Class