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2009 Ford Focus RS 340bhp Mk2 Upgrade Review

August 2009
Filed under: FORD Car News | FORD Headlines

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Ford RS specialist Graham Goode Racing launches 340bhp Mk2 Focus RS 340 performance upgrade

Leading Ford RS specialist Graham Goode Racing Ltd (GGR) is pleased to announce the release of the RS 340 engine tuning package for the new Mk2 Ford Focus RS. Requiring no additional mechanical modifications, GGRs RS 340 performance upgrade is purely an engine management conversion, developed by ECU expert Superchips.

Consisting of an ECU upgrade using the Superchips platform, the conversion requires firmware modifications and software reprogramming, the latter using the renowned Superchips Bluefin hand-held unit.

Bluefin enables customers to store their standard ECU map for future use and also enables GGR to conduct further ECU remapping if additional mechanical modifications are carried out on the Focus RS at a later date.

Careful recalibration of the already potent 300bhp 2.5-litre Duratec turbo powerplants engine management by Superchips has delivered significant performance improvements from the Focus RS and now GGR, as a leading Superchips dealer, is in a position to offer this package to the Ford enthusiast market.

Post upgrade, the Mk2 Focus RS produces power gains from just 2750rpm, with total output rising to a scintillating 340bhp at 5600rpm. Maximum available torque reaches a peak output of 397lb.ft at 3100rpm, highlighting the flexibility of GGRs RS 340 performance package.

For total peace of mind, GGRs RS 340 performance upgrade is covered by Superchips comprehensive 12 month / 30,000 mile breakdown warranty.

Priced at £435.00 including VAT @ 15%, the GGR Mk2 Ford Focus RS 340 performance upgrade is available now from Graham Goode Racing Ltd.

A demonstrator Mk2 Focus RS, featuring the GGR RS 340 package and further exciting performance enhancements, will shortly be available for press testing.

Additional levels of power upgrades are currently under development by GGR, incorporating mechanical modifications as well as bespoke engine management system calibration to suit.

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