Ford Focus RS by Mcchip with 401 horsepower

German tuner Mcchip is the latest tuner to offer power upgrades for the Ford Focus RS.

Two upgrade packages are available. Power stage 1 transforms serial 305 hp and 440 Nm into 345 hp with no less than 520 Nm. Top speed is 271 km/h. Cost for this package is 799 euros.

Stage 2 package is not such a bargain and costs 4,499 euros while transforming the Focus RS into a real beast.

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Ford Focus RS by Wolf Racing

German tuner Wolf Racing offers now extra power for the already powerful Ford Focus RS. In stock this front-wheel drive hatch packs 305 horsepower and 440NM of torque.

Engineers at Wolf Engineers have increased the power output to 360 horsepower and 599 Nm of torque.

Engineers did not only focus on a stronger engine. The car is also upgraded with multi-disc differential lock and coilover suspension.

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5th Gear tests 2009 Ford Focus RS and loves it

New Focus RS is the fastest-ever car by Ford in Europe. It will go on sale in the UK beginning of March with a base price of £24,995 (27,899 euros / 37,800 USD).

Power comes from a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder Duratec engine that develops 305 hp. Features include unique camshafts and a revised cylinder head and gasket, intake and manifold system.

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Ford announces UK pricing for 2009 Focus RS

Last week we got a pretty good look at the Focus RS in performance blue. New Focus RS is the fastest-ever car by Ford in Europe. Focus RS will go on sale in the UK in March with a base price of £24,995 (27,899 euros / 37,800 USD)

Focus RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter, five-cylinder Duratec engine that produces 305 hp.
All these wild horses are sent to front wheels via six-speed transmission. 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes less than six seconds ant targeted top speed is over 160 mph (257 km/h).

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2009 Ford Focus RS production version unveiled

All-new Focus RS was first revealed back in July at the London Motor Show. It will go on sale early next year throughout the Europe.

New Focus RS is the fastest Ford Europe has ever seen. Focus RS’s 296 hp 5-cylinder engine will take the car from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 5.9 seconds.

Until today we have seen the car only in lime green. What we have here is a brand new set of pics showing the Focus RS in Performance Blue.

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Focus RS revealed again! This time in Paris

Ford already introduced the new Focus RS at the London Motor Show in July. In addition to the London Ford is bringing the New Focus RS to Paris. Development work has confirmed it as the fastest ever European Ford production car.

Ford is confirming performance target figures for Focus RS as 0-100km/h in under
6.0 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h or more. With new details we are also showing you new images.

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