Chasing the A45 AMG World Record - Here's what it takes to modify Merc's hottest hatch

Nicholas Neofitou didn't take the easiest route to building a 10 second car. While the A45 AMG was a stonking hot hatch from factory, it never really caught on in the tuning community, even though many saw it's potential.

The quarter mile world record for this generation of A45 AMG is currently 10.7 seconds, and this South African special is getting pretty damn close!

By his own admission, these are not the easiest cars to modify, especially in South Africa where parts are scarce.

However, over the last five years, he has persevered and at altitude is now running the quarter mile in the high 10s.

Here is Nicholas's story, detailing just what it took to get the car right and reliably make those big numbers.

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Driver intro
1:22 - Previous car
2:15 - Modifying the A45
4:39 - The turbo
6:05 - Quarter mile times
7:02 - Boost maps
8:19 - Wheels and brakes
8:44 - The transmission
9:03 - The suspension
9:18 - How the A45 is to drive
10:05 - The wrap
11:12 - The SA car community
11:27 - Power and torque

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[Gerrardfucked.inarow_haha]

Bought a 2016 a45 amg last week, loving it so far. Really enjoyed your content 👌

[InfoHubZA]

Neo is gift/talent in Sesotho. It probably means the same in Setswana as well.

[thatomosifane]

Finally got an update on his 45… glad someone is exploring the potential of this car

[mrhowmuch]

Great Episode… Thanks for sharing your car with us Neo

[kgmk]

Now this is my definition of car culture in SA, not everyone can relate to the VR6 le Gusheshe.

[garyabrahams]

I am no fan of hatch back cars however this motor is phenomenal. Attention to detail is impressive. 5 years of journeying through this build is admirable. Most would have thrown in the towel. To the owner I will encourage you to install a big break kit. I’m flawed by the power output of over 400wkw! From a 2.0 motor. There are V8 motors that cannot reach that kind of wheel kilowatt output. To the owner and all involved … Bravo on a great build

[CantThinkofaCoolOne]

Great work on the car. Hard to beat flames out the exhaust.
Enjoyable show.

[nl]

This is brilliant content.
Well done to all involved.

[GregDennisReviews]

Dope video! Cool to hear about all the work thats been done to it 🔥🔥

[LeRouxEnslin]

It's true that we have an awesome car culture here in SA. You can park a 120Y bog standard Datsun next to a 1000 wheel horsepower GT-R and both will get "oohs" and "aahs" from onlookers. Love our car culture.

[niftymediasa]

Epic A45AMG IS STILL THE KING OF HOTHATCHS 💪🏻

[DIESELTECH_ZA]

Great piece of work there with the 45 Nicolas! Have to love the meaning of Neo in Zulu dude, awesome stuff! Enjoy your wheel dude. :)

[Jons_broken_toe]

Nice build and owner seems chill too 👍

[maxlodewyk_na]

So beautiful seeing people go all out for their dreams.

[thendosallaboutcars]

Car looks beautiful..and a daily 10s 1/4 mile ...it’s fast

[demetreprokopis]

so much hate, nice car bro well done, happy your car makes you happy

[motheolebelo]

very Unique build
epic power for a Stage 3 Hybrid 2L motor that is forged.

[ryanalley]

Nice car, well set up and good interview. Good luck chasing the world record

[pornokid]

I love the a45....just the gearbox breaking is what worries me

[DA_C]

I’d love to see a breakdown of all the modifications he’s had done. Is it available anywhere?