Back in 2011 COBB Tuning set out to pave the road for supporting the highly anticipated Ford Focus ST.  Support would include tuning the Focus ST’s ECU along with a full line-up of bolt-on hard parts.  Since the Focus ST wasn’t yet available, and it was known the vehicles would share a chassis, COBB was able to jump the gun for development by starting with a 2012 Focus SE.  The initial build of the Focus SE was quite extensive and is outlined below.

Build Specifications

Base Vehicle:

• 2012 Ford Focus SE 5-Door
• 2.0L Ti-VCT Direct-Injection I-4 Engine
• 5-speed manual transmission

Engine:

• COBB Tuning customized Cosworth forged pistons
• BorgWarner EFR-6758 turbocharger
• COBB Tuning equal length tubular exhaust header
• COBB Tuning 3” straight-through turbo-back exhaust
• COBB Tuning front-mount intercooler
• COBB Tuning boost tubes
• COBB Tuning SF Intake
• COBB Tuning Turbo Inlet
• COBB Tuning oil cooler system
• COBB Tuning aluminum oil catch can
• COBB Tuning aluminum radiator reservoir
• Koyorad aluminum racing radiator

Drivetrain:

• Mazda MAZDASPEED3 6-speed manual transmission
• COBB Tuning Double-Adjustable Short Shifter
• COBB Tuning COBB Knob
• Cusco limited slip differential
• Ford Focus/Mazda Mazdaspeed3 hybrid axles
• ACT racing clutch and lightweight flywheel

Chassis:

• StopTech Trophy Kit 355mm big brake kit
• StopTech stainless steel brake lines
• Cobalt XR2 Brake pads
• Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilover suspension
• Eibach adjustable front and rear sway bars
• COBB Tuning suspension bushings

Wheels & Tires:

• HRE Performance R43 Monoblok 18” x 9.5” wheels
• Hankook Z214 D.O.T. R- Compound 275/35R18 racing tires

Exterior:

• COBB Tuning carbon fiber splitter
• COBB Tuning carbon fiber side skirts
• COBB Tuning carbon fiber diffuser
• COBB Tuning carbon fiber vented extractor hood
• COBB Tuning lexan windows
• Aeromotions R2.Two active wing
• Aerocatch front and rear pin latching system
• Full circuit board graphics wrap
• Amber tinted headlights
• Ford Racing tow hooks

Interior:

• Pectel Direct Injection SQ7Di ECU engine management
• Motec PDM15 power distribution module
• Cosworth ECPro digital dash
• Ford GT Start Button
• COBB Tuning roll cage
• Racetech 4009HR racing seats
• Racetech 6-Point HANS harnesses
• Safequip window nets
• Safecraft shoulder nets
• Safecraft net quick releases
• Sparco steering wheel
• Splash quick release steering wheel hub
• FireSense fire suppression system
• Painless battery/engine kill switch
• Gutted interior
• Gutted door structure
• COBB Tuning wiring harness
• COBB Tuning door cards
• Braille racing battery
• COBB Tuning battery tie-down

The completion of this build came at the same time as COBB began transitioning away from racing involvement.  Sadly, it never saw track time in its initial configuration.

Fast-forward to 2017.

With Ford Performance releasing their 2.0L Ecoboost Crate Engine Kit, what better time than now to revive the Focus and give it a new powerplant?

The Focus is currently undergoing the transplant and will provide valuable R&D testing for adding 2.0L support to the Accessport for the Ford Performance EcoBoost ECU.  Stay tuned for more details on the project and the announcement of an Accessport available for the 2.0L EcoBoost Crate Engine.

Cobb Tuning offers a wide range of products from accessports, cat-back exhaust, brakes, suspension, and interior accessories; including items such as ford focus st floor mats, and more! Contact us today!