05-Aug-2016 | COLOGNE, Germany
New Ford Performance
by Mountune Upgrade for
Focus RS Delivers 375 PS
Power
• Ford announces official power-boosting Ford Performance
by Mountune engine upgrade for all-new Focus RS that
delivers up to 375 PS and 510 Nm of torque*
• Focus RS equipped with upgrade sprints 0-100 km/h (0-62
mph) in 4.5 seconds – faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera
costing more than twice as much
• Co-developed by Ford Performance and Mountune, the
component and software upgrade can be fitted by any
Mountune-appointed Ford dealer and is covered by the
Ford warranty
• Acclaimed Focus RS introduced last year has received more
than 8,200 orders in Europe alongside awards from Top
Gear and Autocar, U.K., and Vehicle Dynamics International
Ford Focus RS customers can now further enhance the
award-winning performance of the acclaimed high-performance
hatchback with the official Ford Performance by Mountune power
upgrade package.
Co-developed by Ford Performance and race engine and road car
performance specialist Mountune, the approved upgrade boosts
peak power from the specially engineered Ford 2.3‑litre EcoBoost
engine by 25 PS to 375 PS and peak torque by 40 Nm to 510 Nm
using overboost.*
Equipped with the Ford Performance by Mountune power upgrade
that is available in selected European markets and priced £899
for customers in the U.K., the Ford Focus RS achieves improved
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 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 266km/h
(165mph).
“Ford has a proud history of working with Mountune to
unleash even more power from our hot hatchbacks for
dedicated performance enthusiasts,” said Tyrone Johnson, vehicle
engineering manager, Ford Performance. “Boosting power to 375
PS launches the already class-leading Focus RS even further
ahead of the field.”
The Ford Performance by Mountune kit for Focus RS includes a
high-performance air filter, bespoke alloy crossover duct with highperformance 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 60,000 miles in the U.K. from the
original date of purchase.
Ford has received more than 8,200 orders for the Focus RS
since last September. The high-performance hatchback pioneers
innovativeFord Performance All Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque
Vectoringfor 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.
The Focus RS has received numerous awards and accolades,
including:
• Hot Hatch of the Year – Auto Express magazine, U.K.
• 2016 Car of the Year – Top Gear magazine, U.K.
• Car of the Year – 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International
Awards
• Engineer of the Year: Focus RS chief engineer Tyrone
Johnson – Autocar Awards, U.K.
Developed by Ford Performance engineers in Europe and the
U.S., the Focus RS delivers 350PS and 4.7 second 0-100km/h
(0‑62mph) acceleration in standard form.
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*Peak power figures achieved using turbo overboost function
available for maximum 12 seconds
The full resource of Focus RS materials is available at http://
focusrs.fordpresskits.com/.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 201,000 employees
and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes
designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a
full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well
as Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility,
the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility,
autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and
analytics. The company provides financial services through Ford
Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford
and its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit
www.corporate.ford.com.
Ford of Europe
is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand
vehicles in 50 individual markets and employs approximately
53,000 employees at its wholly owned facilities and approximately
68,000 people when joint ventures and unconsolidated businesses
are included. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford
Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 24
manufacturing facilities (16 wholly owned or consolidated joint
venture facilities and 8 unconsolidated joint venture facilities). The
first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford
Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.