These include an ECU re-map along with the addition of a high performance exhaust and downpipe, an intercooler piping kit, racing suction pipe, and upgraded CAT, all of which help deliver an additional 36 bhp and 22 lb ft over the FQ-300 SST, for a total output of 329bhp at 6,500 rpm and 437Nm (322-lbs/ft) at 3,500 rpm.
The result is a 0 to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 4.4 seconds, or 0.3 seconds faster than the FQ-300 SST, and a top speed of 250 km/h or 155mph.
In the UK, the FQ-330 SST is available immediately for order. Buyers can choose among four different colors - Cool Silver (M), Orient Red (M), Lightning Blue (P) and Phantom Black (P), all of which are included in the basic price of £35,999, which is £3,000 more than the standard FQ-300 STT variant.
| FQ-300 SST | FQ-330 SST |
Max. output (bhp) / rpm) | 295 / 6500 | 329 / 6500 |
Max. torque (Nm (lb ft) / rpm) | 407 (300) / 3500 | 437 (322) / 3500 |
0-62 mph (secs) | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Max. Speed (mph (kph) | 155 (250) | 155 (250) |
Price | £32,999 | £35,999 |
Standard equipment:
- Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
- 18" Enkei alloy wheels
- Brembo braking system, including 2-piece front brakes
- Eibach coil springs
- Bilstein shock absorbers
- HID xenon headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- Recaro front seats
- Bluetooth hands-free system
- Leather sports steering wheel with audio controls
- Front, side, curtain and knee airbags
- Privacy glass
- Front fog lamps
- ISO Fix
- Automatic headlamp and wiper sensors
- Remote central locking
- CAT1 approved alarm/immobiliser
- CAT5 approved tracker system + 1 year free subscription
- HDD satellite navigation system
- Rockford premium audio & Music Server – 6 premium speakers + subwoofer
- iPod/MP3 auxiliary input port
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