2011 Ford Focus RS By Mountune

Some time ago released a limited edition Ford Focus RS500 series which sold out in just a few hours after the announcement of expenditure from the factory. Now, following the results of a Ford Focus RS plots Mountune Performance tuning partners that offer good performance and is expected to Focus sold well, such as RS500.

Mountune did the engine modifications provided by the so-called “MP350″ Those packages are similar to developed for the new limited edition Focus models RS500. As with the RS500, the Focus RS performance upgrade increases the 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five’s peak power from 305HP to 350HP, while torque rises by 20 Nm to 460 Nm.

Mountune also make modifications include a larger intercooler, a larger air filter box, a larger diameter exhaust downpipe and an uprated fuel pump, along with an updated software calibration. So, the MP350 package does not invalidate the standard Ford warranty.

But there is little difference become only a performance kit, the package doesn’t include the RS500’s matte black film from 3M, but that shouldn’t be a problem for RS owners looking to imitate the hot hatch’s looks. The Ford Focus RS by Mountune will be available at Ford dealers, initially in the UK, with a European roll-out planned to follow.

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2010 Ford Start Concept

Ford Motor Company making its global debut in China, the Ford Start Concept revealed at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show is a pure, bespoke concept car. Ford Start Concept is small car, smart and fun with Ford green technology with its groundbreaking 1.0-litre, three-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine.

The future small car with the powerful new Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine is engineered to bring the EcoBoost promise for fuel efficiency to small cars with compact engine compartments. This very real technology will come into production in the near future to deliver CO2 emissions of less than 100 g/km but power and drivability comparable to larger petrol I4 powerplants.

Ford Start Concept provides a vision into a future sporty, small-car package that meets a multitude of primary driving objectives and fuel efficiency being key concerns among urban drivers. The Ford Start Concept also has adopted smart phone technology to perform a multitude of in-car functions. This aspirational design concept uses lightweight material and efficient aerodynamics.

The target audiences for this cute little 500-fighter are the populations of “the world’s top 20 mega-cities”, places with a “trend toward mass urbanization”. With fancy, laser-cut LED headlights, a bunch of tech, and a cool, retro-sport interior, urbanites will no doubt be drooling all over this.

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2010 Ford Fiesta S1600

Ford to meet customer expectations in the UK, an RS version of the latest Fiesta hatchback powered by one of the firm’s new EcoBoost turbo engines. But until that time comes, Ford is trying to lure enthusiasts with the launch of a sportier-looking version of the Fiesta. Called the Fiesta S1600, only 650 of these special Fiestas are being created for the UK market with pricing set at £16,645.

This car based on the Fiesta Zetec-S, the S1600 is offered with a choice of two engines, the standard 120HP 1.6-liter petrol and 95HP 1.6-liter turbo diesel units. As with the standard Fiesta, the S1600 is also offered with an optional performance package from Mountine that boosts output to 140HP, lowering the car’s 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint time from 9.9 seconds to 7.9 seconds.

The exterior Ford Fiesta with the S1600 package includes a body-styling kit with a unique front bumper with flared lower valence panel, extended side skirts, large rear spoiler and rear diffuser, finished with 17-in, white alloy wheels (16″ for the diesel). The car is available exclusively in Frozen White or Performance Blue, with contrasting motorsport stripes.

On the interior, the S1600 gets alloy pedals and Quickclear windscreen, heated, stitched leather sports seats with standard side-airbags, leather steering wheel, handbrake cover and gearknob, plus Motorsport-branded floor mats and scuff plates.

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