BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp
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Chip tuning for BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp ECU
BMW i7 (2023) eDrive50 455 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 455 to 495 hp (+40 hp, +9%) and torque from 650 to 750 Nm (+100 Nm). A 2023 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.
M GmbH is BMW's performance division, building M engines since 1972. Third-party flash platforms are an industry of their own for the BMW community.
Stage 1 on BMW usually stays within the standard timeframe, with no particular difficulty on the standard models. The BMW community is renowned for active tuning and a large pool of available Stage files. Top BMW engines confidently reach Stage 2 with a downpipe + intake + intercooler. Bench reading is the standard procedure for top engines in modern models. Top BMW engines sit at the power ceiling, and the gain is significant. A well-known base once hardware is added (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp boosts engine output by 40 hp: from 455 to 495 hp. Torque rises from 650 to 750 Nm (+100 Nm).
What changes in the BMW i7 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 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 +40 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp?
On the top-spec BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp?
Stage 2 for the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 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.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the BMW i7?
Stage 1 on the BMW i7 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 BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the BMW i7 — 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 BMW i7?
The original BMW i7 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 BMW i7 eDrive50 455 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the BMW i7 eDrive50 455 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.