Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp
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Chip tuning for Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp ECU
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005) 4.3i V8 400 hp — luxury petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Aston Martin Lagonda group (Великобритания, 1913). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 400 to 420 hp (+20 hp, +5%) and torque from 418 to 441 Nm (+23 Nm). ECU — Ford EEC-VI. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2005 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.
Aston Martin is famously linked to James Bond, with the DB5 as the iconic film car. Aston Martin uses AMG-sourced V8s and its own V12 engines. Aston Martin is a British premium-luxury manufacturer, founded in 1913. Aston Martin's petrol range comprises V8 BiTurbo engines (from Mercedes-AMG) and its own V12s. Top-tier Aston Martin models have significant potential with hardware.
The Aston Martin community is an ultra-premium chip tuning niche. With the right hardware, Aston Martin comfortably reaches Stage 2. Top-tier Aston Martin engines sit at the power ceiling of the British luxury segment.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp rises from 400 to 420 hp, a gain of 20 hp (+5%). Torque rises from 418 to 441 Nm (+23 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp with this much power?
Stage 1 for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp unlocks the potential built in by the factory but artificially capped to meet mass-market targets. A base of 750-800 hp is achievable once hardware is added.
What is Stage 2 for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp?
Stage 2 on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What ECU platform does the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp use?
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp is fitted with the Ford EEC-VI ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp cost?
The remap price for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3i V8 400 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.