Essentially, this is a factory version of
the Mountune performance kit that is available as an aftermarket option for the «normal» Fiesta ST.. Another change is a shorter final - drive ratio.
Not exact matches
You could argue you get more
performance for the money, but
Mountune's factory approved tuning
kit costs just # 799 plus fitting and delivers similar pace for the excellent ST. Fit a
Mountune Racing upgrade at a Ford dealership and you'll maintain Ford's manufacturer warranty.
To bolster engine output, the aftermarket company turned to some of the biggest names in the business, installing a
Mountune high - flow induction
kit with an upgraded intercooler, a 3 - inch Borla catted down pipe, and a Ford
Performance S - Type cat - back exhaust.
Official «
Mountune»
performance upgrade
kits for the Focus ST and Fiesta ST hot hatches have been available from Ford dealers in Europe since July 2013 and are likely to be made available for both models in Australia soon.
Meantime, the
Mountune -
kitted Fiesta costs # 599 ($ A990) in the UK and ups
performance to 160kW and 320Nm, enabling it to sprint to 100km / h in a claimed 6.7 seconds — two - tenths faster than the standard Fiesta ST.
Despite the significant claimed
performance gain, Ford USA's hand - held ProCal device does not alter hardware components, as is the case with Ford of Europe's
Mountune tuning
kits for the Fiesta and Focus STs.
However, Roush's ballistic 500kW Stage 3 supercharger
kit for the Mustang won't be available here from Ford dealers, although Ford Australia is close to announcing an official
performance upgrade — developed by its European
performance partner
Mountune for EcoBoost turbo - four versions of the Mustang, Fiesta ST and Focus ST.