XR5 Turbo

The Ford Focus XR5 Turbo is an underappreciated car, sporting a 2.5L Turbocharged inline 5 from Volvo, we had to jump onto the opportunity when our friends at Darwin Auto Mobile Care asked.

They assembled the engine setup, which is a mostly stock engine with an MLS head gasket, ARP head studs, PSR G30-770 and an Airtek Billet intake manifold.

We decided to use a MaxxECU Race, as they have plug in options for this car, and utilised a Haltech UC10 for the display.

After much work, we had everything integrated, and the car running well!

We didn't want to push the bottom end too much, as we weren't sure on the motors limits, however we noticed very quickly this engine makes power very easily.

On wastegate pressure of 18PSI, it cranked out over 400HP!

It is an absolute rocket ship to drive, and the exhaust note is second to none.