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Graham Goode Racing Cranks 340 hp Out Of Ford Focus RS's Volvo T5
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Aug 20, 2009, 14:16

Generally a Ford tuning announcement wouldn't be part of the Swedespeed news rotation, but this one fresh from England happened to catch our eye. That's because it involves the new 2010 Ford Focus RS, which shares its platform with the Volvo C30/S40/V50 and more importantly, uses Volvo's turbocharged five-cylinder also available in those cars. Graham Goode Racing Ltd has gotten hold of an example of that car and has tweaked the engine management software to produce a monstrous 340 hp and 397 lb-ft of torque. Compare that to our US-spec T5 small cars, which produce a relatively scant 227 hp and 236 lb-ft. However, it is worth pointing out that Ford's version of the 2.5-liter with a different turbocharger and other upgrades was already pushing 300 hp, so this isn't like a simple 110 hp jump from stock. Still, it's another example of just how capable Volvo's T5 engines are in the right hands.

PRESS RELEASE:

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, GGR’s 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 powerplant’s 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 GGR’s RS 340 performance package.

For total peace of mind, GGR’s RS 340 performance upgrade is covered by Superchip’s 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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