This could be an option for people who don't want to wait, or pay the money for, the Focus RS. As a reminder the Focus RS has 345 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque.The kit includes upgraded induction components, including a high-flow air filter and a new intercooler, along with Mountune's mTune handset and all installation hardware. When installed by a Ford Performance-certified technician, the modified Focus ST will retain its original factory warranty.
Including installation costs it would be around $2400, depending on how long it takes to install and labor costs. Not too bad compared to buying a new RS but it just won't have the same new car smell and feel.
If it's a new car then it will have the new car smell.
The Focus RS still will be quite a bit more powerful though. It will have a significantly different feel from this tuned Focus ST.
I think that it provides another option for people who might not want to go for something as 'exciting' as the Focus RS.
Another benefit is you can buy the Focus ST and then save up a bit after paying that deposit to buy this performance upgrade later. It's just more accessible.
Yeah it's kind of like how people go for the 335i BMW over the M3/M4, Focus ST for a lot of folks have proven to be enough, so a little tune to kick it up a notch will go a long way!
Do you think that you could use this same tuning kit on the Focus RS? Or any part of it?