Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)

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Chip tuning for Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp ECU

Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta (2013) 4.5 V8 605 hp — luxury petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Ferrari N.V. (независимый, спин-офф из FCA в 2016) group (Италия, 1939). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 605 to 630 hp (+25 hp, +4%) and torque from 540 to 570 Nm (+30 Nm). ECU — Bosch MED9.6.1. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The 2013 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.

Ferrari specialises in exclusive supercars and track models. The Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) is Ferrari's signature logo. The Ferrari range comprises the F8, 296, SF90, 812, Roma and Purosangue. Top-tier Ferrari engines have significant potential with a downpipe + intake. Ferrari's petrol range comprises high-output turbo and naturally aspirated top engines. The factory Ferrari calibration is sporty, but headroom for Stage 1 remains.

The Ferrari community is an ultra-premium chip tuning segment and a narrow niche. With the right hardware, Ferrari engines comfortably reach Stage 2. Top-tier Ferrari engines sit at the power ceiling of the supercar segment. A Bench read is standard procedure on modern Ferraris.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp reach after a remap?

After Stage 1 the power of the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp rises from 605 to 630 hp, a gain of 25 hp (+4%). Torque rises from 540 to 570 Nm (+30 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta?

Stage 1 on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 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 +25 hp with no hardware changes.

What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp?

Stage 1 for the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 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.

How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp?

Stage 2 on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

What control unit does the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp run?

The control unit of the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp is the Bosch MED9.6.1. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.

Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta?

Stage 1 on the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 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 Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp done?

The full remap cycle for the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta — 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 Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta?

The original Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 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 Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 hp?

The cost of Stage 1 for the Ferrari 458 Speciale / Aperta 4.5 V8 605 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.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno