Mountune Fiesta MR265

Ford probably won't make a Fiesta RS, but Mountune has an alternative

It seems a long time ago now that PH ran a Fiesta ST, but what a jolly entertaining few weeks they were. You may remember the car was Mountuned during its time with us too, most certainly a worthwhile experiment and a recommended upgrade for all ST owners.

Well the early ones are cheap now...

Put simply, the MP215 pack gives the fast Fiesta more noise, more speed and more fun for not a lot more money. And it keeps the Ford warranty. As tuning goes, it's a real no brainer. But for those who need a Fiesta quick enough to chase down a Civic Type R (probably), Mountune has its racing packages...

Building on the Mountune Racing 230 upgrade, the MR265 Fiesta has - you've guessed it - 265hp, as well as 273lb ft. Apparently that's enough for 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds, and we'd assume a little boost to the 143mph top speed as well. Brisk enough in a Fiesta.

How is it done? Mountune employs a modular approach to most of its tuning, allowing customers to build on their existing mods rather than replacing everything. So existing MR230 owners add a new hybrid turbo (all previous kits have used the standard turbo), an upgraded intercooler, silicone hoses and high-flow rear intake pipework. There's an ECU remap as well.

See look, more power. The graph says so

Mountune describes the MR265 performance as "hugely impressive" with "silky smooth drivability"; interestingly it suggests the top end "just wants to keep revving" too, which would be worth investigating given the standard Ecoboost feels to have given its best by about 6,000rpm.

Cost? Well it's £4,500 if you're starting with a standard car, plus 13 hours install time. A fair old chunk of cash, sure, but used cars do start at £10K now... If you have an MP215 already it's £4K (or a bit cheaper if you have an upgraded intercooler), then £2,500 with five hours installation on an MR230. See the Mountune website for full details, including exactly what you get if starting from scratch. Finally, just to reassure you, the wheels are definitely optional - fear not!