Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series is a racing version of the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG.
== Overview ==
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact premium car developed and manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, based on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact cars, formally launched at the January 2013 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle was previewed as the 2012 Concept Style Coupe at various international locations.
The CLA first went on sale in Europe in April 2013, and was subsequently introduced in the United States in September 2013. Its largest markets being those of Western Europe and the United States. Global cumulative CLA sales reached 100,000 during its first year, called as "our best launch in 20 years" by Mercedes-Benz. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz expanded the CLA family to include the Shooting Brake, a station wagon configuration.
The vehicle is a race car version of the CLA 45 AMG, with carbon-fiber reinforced plastics doors. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
== Asphalt 8: Airborne==
====Summary====
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series was added in the Multiplayer League Update as a high-end Class C Elite car with the following rank statistics:
*Starting rank: 1309
*MAX rank: 1472 (163)
*MAX+PRO rank: 1577 (105)
*This was changed to 1533 in the Showdown Update.
*Tuning Kit bonus: +37
*0808 Elite Tuning rank: 1557
*Stock to MAX+PRO rank difference: 268
*Nitro Efficiency: 5/10/15
====Performance====
The CLA 45 AMG serves as an upgraded, Elite version of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Both have similar acceleration, handling and nitro stats but the CLA 45 AMG has a higher total speed.
However, its biggest and only downfall is its wide drifting radius, which gives the Eclipse and Renault Alpine Celebration the upper hand on technical tracks like Sector 8 and Dubai.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is currently the third best C class car, only behind the Sbarro Sparta and Maserati Alfieri. It can beat the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 and the Renault Alpine Celebration on simple tracks with its superior top speed and nitro duration.
Just like the NanoFlowcell QUANT FE and NanoFlowcell QUANTINO, mapping an elite configuration of 0808 will decrease the CLA 45's rank due to its Upgrade Rank Percentages.
====Usage====
Being a good C Class car, the CLA can achieve a top 200-300 on most Class C exclusive TLEs, given the presence of the Alfieri, and is hence very useful for Events.
The CLA 45 isn't a practical option for Multiplayer tuning and will struggle against the Audi R8 e-tron Special Edition.
====Price====
The CLA 45 previously cost to buy. With the 2019 Holiday Update, the price was removed and the CLA 45 had to be bought for . As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update it costs .
The CLA 45 AMG was on sale for a limited-time during the following periods:
*August 19 - 25, 2020: 
As of the Hot Winter Season Update, upgrades require 55 of each , , , , 60 , 160 and .
Tune-ups cost and takes 1h 30 min to complete. The Sixth Anniversary Update removed the car's Elite status.
Category:Asphalt 8: Airborne
Category:Asphalt 8 Class C Vehicles
Category:Multiplayer League Update
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Category:Elite Cars
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