Well known German tuner Mcchip-dkr is offering two new power stages for the 2009 Ford Focus RS, turning the hot hatch into an even sportier car.
With the power stage 1 that consists of a better engine software priced at 799 Euros the Mcchip Ford Focus RS is able to boost 345 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque instead of 305 HP (440 Nm) and its new top speed is 271 Km/h.
The power stage 2 carries a 4,499 Euros price tag and offers extensive engine modifications that include fitting an larger intercooler and a new sports exhaust system, an optimized inlet manifold, special spark plugs and optimized engine electronics. With the power stage 2 the Mcchip Ford Focus RS is able to develop 401 horsepower ans 612 Nm of torque and reach a maximum speed of 278 Km/h.
McChip-dkr press release:
We are pleased to inform you about our latest press release: Focus RS with 401 HP – by Mcchip-dkr GmbH
Quick as a bird and dressed with sportive elegance – these are the strengths of new Ford Focus RS. But in case of Mcchip-dkr still there is another characteristic to add: it is vigorous like a purebred sports car!
The well-known software tuner from Salzgitter/Germany has perfectly attuned the performance to the vehicle. The result is only uncompromising fun from driving but also full suitability for daily use. The engine, completely overhauled by Mcchip-dkr, reaches enormous 401 hp.
Certainly tuned by Mcchip-dkr Focus RS is an outstanding vehicle in any situation. Mcchip offers two power upratings at once. Power stage 1 transforms serial 305 hp (440 Nm) into comfortable 345 hp with no less than 520 Nm. Power stage 1 consists „only“ in software optimization made by Mcchip-dkr, available for 799 Euro, and your car will easily reach the speed of 271 km/h.
However it is power stage 2 for 4,499 Euro that transforms Focus RS into a whole-blood athlete. Power stage 2 gives the car even 401 hp. That is enough to accelerate RS up to 278 km/h without any problems. In addition to that the torque equals to 612 Nm. That means powerful pulling and dynamic drive. The „big“ power stage consists in the enhanced intercooler and sports exhaust system, modified inlet manifold incl. tubes, special sparking plugs as well as world famous and in-house engine electronics.
Self-confident and fast – that is the look of the recent creation by Mcchip-dkr, already available…

Source: McChip DKR