BHP+30 hp (12%)
Standard
260 hp
Tuned
290 hp
Torque+40 Nm (11%)
Standard
350 Nm
Tuned
390 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumAudi A8 3.7 V8 260hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Audi A8 3.7 V8 260hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this D2 - 1999 - 2003 petrol engine from 260 BHP to 290 BHP and from 350 Nm to 390 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Audi A8 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 26thof 35 Audi A8 engines by power gain
- 39%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 21%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Audi A8 3.7 V8 260hp is a 3.7L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 260 BHP and 350 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 290 BHP and 390 Nm — a gain of around 30 BHP (12%) and 40 Nm (11%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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