Sadly, Ford’s hardcore Focus RS500 was killed off
last year but fortunately for owners of the hot hatch, the aftermarket industry
is jam-packed with performance upgrades for the class-leader and one of the
most respected tuners, Mountune, has just released its latest kit for the RS.
The brand’s new package incorporates an upgraded
turbo re-circulation valve, high-performance alloy intercooler, an upgraded ECU
and a high-flow hard pipe to increase power to 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque
at the crank.
Mountune says the power gains result in improved
acceleration, both off the line and down the quarter mile, while also
increasing the car’s 266 km/h top speed. No exact performance gains
have been publicized, but a 0-100 km/h time in the low 4 seconds is
inevitable.
Focus RS owners in the UK and Europe can pick up the
Mountune M400 package for a reasonable 3,000 euros (US$ 3,905).
