Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp — Stage 1 file (+15 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp
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Chip tuning for Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp ECU
Abarth 500 (2016) 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp — sports petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis (тюнинг-суббренд Fiat) group (Италия, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 180 to 195 hp (+15 hp, +8%) and torque from 250 to 320 Nm (+70 Nm). ECU — Bosch ME17.3.0. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A petrol engine built in 2016 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
Abarth has historically shared its platforms and base engines with Fiat. Abarth is an Italian tuning brand, founded in 1949 by Carlo Abarth. Abarth has been part of Fiat (now Stellantis) since 1971. The factory Abarth calibration is sporty, yet there is still headroom for Stage 1. Abarth builds high-output turbo-petrol engines based on Fiat units.
The Abarth community is a performance niche within the wider Fiat scene. The Fiat community in Southern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Fiat engines are a high-volume chip tuning subject.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp boosts engine output by 15 hp: from 180 to 195 hp. Torque rises from 250 to 320 Nm (+70 Nm).
What changes in the Abarth 500 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +15 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp?
Stage 1 on the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp?
Stage 2 for the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
What control unit does the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp run?
The control unit of the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp is the Bosch ME17.3.0. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Abarth 500?
Stage 1 on the Abarth 500 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Abarth 500 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Abarth 500?
The original Abarth 500 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Abarth 500 1.4 T-Jet (595 Competizione) 180 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.