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Focus RS gets 370hp

Thanks to UK tuners, GGR, Ford's hot-hatch is now a scorcher.

Focus RS GGR 370

By Luke Madden

24th November 2009

How much more can the Focus RS handle? After being given a 40hp upgrade in the Graham Goode Racing RS 340, the UK tuners have been at it again, boosting a standard RS from 301hp to 370hp.

The Focus RS GGR 370 represents a more comprehensive upgrade than the GGR 340, which was mechanically identical to the standard car apart from some new engine management software.

Among other things the 370 adds a new intercooler, new exhaust and more effective fuel injectors, which all work together to help the 2.5-litre turbocharged engine produce 22% more power than the standard unit.

Concerns about putting 370hp through the front wheels have been answered by GGR's Alistair Mayne who said “gaining sufficient traction can be a problem... we've made a conscious policy decision to limit the engine's torque.”

At £4312 the upgrade isn't cheap, but it does come with GGR's own 12-month/ 30,000 mile breakdown cover.

The Focus RS GGR 370 is available now and can be fitted at GGR headquarters in Leicester.

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5 Comments

GMR

Please, please, please... give us back a 4x4 option and let the power loose! God I miss my Cossie!

By tiveroz on 24 November, 2009, 12:44pm

Mrs Andrea Thorniley

Sound cool. One thing that spoils it for me is not a fan of the Ford Focus full stop. I must say I honestly prefer my Fabia vRS. I know 139 bhp seems a bit slow in comparison, but for normal driving (ie not rallying), the turbo charger is good enough!!

By AmazinAndrea on 26 November, 2009, 3:59pm

Mrs Andrea Thorniley

I agree with "AmazinAndrea".

I too would prefer a "130 BHP" diesel hatchback over a 370BHP superhatch.

Turbochargers are over-rated for rallying anyway.

Good call Andrea.

By Neil_Magill on 12 January, 2010, 4:37pm

Overkill

I've already had a spanner in a standard new RS nearly shunt into the back of me as I pulled into a filter lane to turn right. He'd come from several cars back and was overtaking on chevrons with the engine howling.

I've just upgraded from an older Civic Type-R to the new Civic Type-R. Whilst I agree 140Bhp is enough for road driving (with sufficient diesel torque), 200bhp (with hardly any) is too. I'm not too proud to say, on public roads, the Civic has more power than I have skill, I know my limits, but I worry that there will be some pretty horrendous accidents with some of these mega-hatches soon.

Imagine nailing it in one of these and arriving at your usual braking point on your favourite road......... how much faster?

By egg1000 on 25 February, 2010, 10:27pm

What an ugly car! Still it should appeal to all those young lads who wear baseball hats whilst driving their cars.

By bigbazza on 19 March, 2010, 8:07am

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