Co-developed by Ford Performance and Mountune, the approved upgrade boosts peak power from the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine by 25hp to 370hp and peak torque by 40Nm to 510Nm using overboost. The peak power figures achieved using turbo overboost function is available for up to 12 seconds.
Equipped with the Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade that is available in selected European markets and priced £899 (RM4,736) for customers in Britain, the Focus RS achieves improved 0-100kph acceleration in 4.5 seconds – faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera with manual transmission costing more than double the Focus RS list price. Top speed remains 265kph.
The performance includes a high-performance air filter, bespoke alloy crossover duct with high-performance silicone hoses, an upgraded air re-circulation valve and revised software tuning for the engine ECU.
Any Mountune-appointed Ford dealer will be able to fit the upgrade in 1.5 hours and it is fully compatible with the Ford warranty, meaning Ford Performance by Mountune Focus RS vehicles continue to be covered against mechanical failure – for example for three years or 100,000km in Britain from the original date of purchase.
The high-performance hatchback pioneers innovative Ford Performance All Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring for a new level of handling, grip and cornering speed. Selectable Drive Modes – including an industry-first Drift Mode that allows controlled oversteer drifts – and Launch Control feature on the RS model for the first time.
