680 HP Electric AMG CLA 45 Claims Nürburgring Sedan Record

The all-new electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ has established a fresh benchmark on the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit. Test driver Kevin Berger completed the full track layout in 7:32.070 minutes. 

The officially timed and notarised result makes the CLA 45 the fastest vehicle in its segment, although the Nürburgring lists the run in its prototype/pre-production category. Official sales for the new high-performance model are scheduled to begin globally during August 2026.

• Official Lap Time: 7:32.070 minutes set on July 28, 2026.
• Powertrain: Tri-motor axial-flux layout delivering 680 horsepower.
• Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
• Battery & Energy: 94 kWh usable capacity lithium-ion pack with Predictive Performance Manager.

Engineering Innovation Behind the Electric AMG CLA 45

3 compact axial-flux electric motors power the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 to deliver instant all-wheel performance on demand. Two motors drive the rear axle while one front motor operates as a dedicated high-power acceleration booster. 

Advanced liquid cooling technology allows all 3 electric motors to provide sustained output without thermal degradation. Energy comes from a 94 kWh lithium-ion battery pack calibrated specifically for rigorous track performance demands.

Active Aerodynamics and Track Energy Management

Active aerodynamic components continuously balance downforce and drag across high-speed sections of the demanding Green Hell. An active rear spoiler works with cooling shutters that can remain closed at speeds approaching 250 km/h and open in 8 stages when additional cooling is required. 

The Predictive Performance Manager analyzes track topography dynamically to deploy battery power where lap times improve most. Driver Kevin Berger engaged the track-focused RACE drive mode to maintain peak acceleration and maximum chassis composure.

Conclusion

The lap demonstrates how AMG’s liquid-cooled axial-flux powertrain can maintain high output across a demanding Nordschleife run. However, longer multi-lap testing would be required to assess thermal consistency fully. 

Replacing traditional 4-cylinder turbo power with tri-motor electric drive redefines expectations for compact performance saloons globally. Official statements from Mercedes-AMG confirm that this record represents another chapter in their long motor racing history. 

The high-performance AMG CLA 45 sets a formidable benchmark that rival electric sports sedans must now attempt to match. Does a 7:32 Nürburgring lap time convince you that electric power can replace classic gasoline performance legends? 

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