BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp — Stage 1 file (+35 hp)
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Stage 1 file for BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp
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Chip tuning for BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp ECU
BMW 4-serie (2013 - F32-F33-F36) 28i 245 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the BMW Group (Mini, Rolls-Royce, BMW Motorrad) group (Германия, 1916). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 245 to 280 hp (+35 hp, +14%) and torque from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MEVD17.2.4, Bosch MEVD17.2.9. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. The ZF 8HPxx TCU is calibrated with a separate file — torque limiter and shift maps for Stage 1. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. The 2013 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
BMW has always emphasised driver engagement — a signature trait of the brand. The BMW petrol range spans the mainstream segment and the sporting M-series. The factory calibration on BMW petrol engines is conservative, leaving headroom for Stage 1 without hardware changes. Mid-generation petrol models use standard OBD flash.
The BMW community is renowned for active tuning and a large pool of available Stage files. Stage 1 on BMW usually stays within the standard timeframe, with no particular difficulty on the standard models. On older and mid-generation BMWs, Stage 1 is flashed over OBD without Bench. The BMW premium segment is a high-output platform with Stage 2 potential. The hardware headroom allows a confident move to Stage 1 without changing the turbo. High-output engines deliver a solid gain with Stage 1 on stock hardware.
BMW's main gearbox is a modern multi-speed automatic. Mini and FWD compacts use a different TCU platform with its own tooling base. The TCU rarely needs recalibration up to Stage 1+, as the torque limiter usually copes with the Nm gain.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp rises from 245 to 280 hp, a gain of 35 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the BMW 4-serie?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the BMW 4-serie is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +35 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp?
The high-output BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp has a conservative factory calibration aimed at the mass market. Stage 1 unlocks the engine's real potential while turbo and injector life are preserved.
How much does Stage 2 add on the BMW 4-serie?
Stage 2 on the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECUs are found on the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp?
The BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch MEVD17.2.4, Bosch MEVD17.2.9. The write method (OBD, Bench, Boot) is determined when the unit is read.
Is the ZF 8HPxx TCU calibrated together with Stage 1?
Yes, on the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp the ZF 8HPxx TCU is calibrated with a separate file. The torque limit, shift maps, launch control rpm and clutch torque map are changed. The factory torque limiter in the TCU is usually below what the engine can deliver after Stage 1.
What happens to the BMW 4-serie warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the BMW 4-serie does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the BMW 4-serie take?
On the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the BMW 4-serie?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the BMW 4-serie?
Stage 1 for the BMW 4-serie 28i 245 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.