The Ford Focus RS has been tuned to 368bhp and 339lb ft of torque by Graham Goode Racing.
That's 68bhp and 14lb ft more than the standard car, at a cost of £3750 plus VAT for the kit, its fitting and a 12-month, 30,000-mile breakdown warranty.
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Graham Goode Racing says it has refined the car to produce "a driveable, reliable, yet stunningly rapid fast road upgrade package".
There are no internal changes to the engine; the modifications comprise a carbonfibre cold air induction system, a large-capacity air-to-air intercooler, large-volume fuel injectors, silicone boost hoses, a large-bore exhaust turbo front pipe and sports catalyst, and an ECU remap.
GGR's technical manager Alastair Mayne said the company deliberately restricted the torque gains to ensure the car remained workable.
"Even with the Revoknuckle front suspension and Quaife differential, gaining sufficient traction can be a problem," he said. "Bearing that in mind, we made a conscious decision to limit the engine's torque, although there is certainly more to come from the motor if we wanted it."
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Re: 368bhp Ford Focus RS launched
Yeah, but these type of highly strung engines tend to have the lifespan of a small insect if not rigorously serviced. An FQ400 has to be serviced every 3000 miles !
Re: 368bhp Ford Focus RS launched
They've deliberately reduced torque to make it more usable on the road. Wheelspin in 3rd gear -abeit being amusing the first couple of times- will obviously makes a car slower over all.
Re: 368bhp Ford Focus RS launched
Spend about 10% of that money and you get a phase 1 remap ( 340-350 bhp), keep the standard exhaust and standard intercooler.
- Swap the little inlet hose that comes from the air-box, the original is too weak.
- Remove some floppy plastic behind the grille that reduces intake air-flow at high speeds.
You'll have 3300 more pesos in your wallet and you wont miss those extra 18 bhp.
Lighten the car instead.
Buy a carbon fiber bonnet and some lighter 18" wheels with serious cup tyres.
Throw away all junk including unnecessary speakers.