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2015 Focus ST Cranked to 275 HP by OEM-Backed Upgrade Kit

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Old 08-18-15, 06:03 AM
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Default 2015 Focus ST Cranked to 275 HP by OEM-Backed Upgrade Kit

Owners of the 2015 Ford Focus ST can now get more power through a Ford Performance upgrade kit from Mountune.

Boosting output to 275 hp and 296 lb-ft of torque, the Ford Performance upgrade kit helps optimize performance without sacrificing reliability and the package maintains the vehicle’s factory-backed three-year/36,000-mile warranty.

The Mountune MP275 Focus ST performance upgrade includes a Mountune Induction kit, high flow intercooler, mTune handset, performance badge and installation hardware to give the 2015 Ford Focus ST 23 more horsepower and 26 more lb-ft of torque.

The package is priced from $1,900 and will keep the Ford Focus ST 50-state emissions legal, although it does require 93-octane fuel to hit the advertised 275 hp and 296 lb-ft of torque.

It might not be as impressive as the upcoming Ford Focus RS with 345 hp, but it’s nice that current Ford Focus ST owners now have access to a more powerful car.

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Old 08-18-15, 06:49 AM
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double win because the ST is heavily discounted whereas the RS will probably command a premium...

2 min search for a brand new ST with Recaro....

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If one doesn't mind FWD, then the ST with this OEM kit is a steal
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If one doesn't mind FWD, then the ST with this OEM kit is a steal
yep, I probably would've bought one of these over the WRX if I wasn't working in Denver right now....just love the symmetrical AWD.
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yep, I probably would've bought one of these over the WRX if I wasn't working in Denver right now....just love the symmetrical AWD.
A good AWD system too
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Test drove a Focus ST a while back and what a fun car to drive! That $1900 upgrade is a pretty good deal but I wonder if that includes installation?
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