Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)

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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp ECU

Land-Rover Discovery Sport (2020) 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Tata Motors (Jaguar Land Rover) group (Великобритания, 1922). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 290 to 330 hp (+40 hp, +14%) and torque from 400 to 450 Nm (+50 Nm). ECU — Bosch MED17.9.9. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. TCU units on this engine: ZF 8HPxx, ZF 9HP48 — each is calibrated with a separate file (torque limiter, shift maps for Stage 1). In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A modern petrol engine built in 2020 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.

The Defender is an off-roader with a legendary reputation for capability. Land Rover shares platforms and engines with Jaguar within JLR. Land Rover is a British manufacturer of premium off-roaders and SUVs, founded in 1948. Jaguar's petrol range spans turbocharged Ingenium units and supercharged V6/V8 engines. High-output Jaguar turbo-petrol engines deliver a solid Stage 1 gain. Jaguar shares some ECUs with Ford (a Visteon legacy).

The Jaguar community is a premium chip tuning niche in the UK and Europe. Modern Jaguars use Tricore protection and often require a Bench read. High-output Jaguars — the F-Type and F-Pace SVR — offer solid headroom for Stage 1.

Jaguar uses the ZF 8HP, a premium 8-speed automatic.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp reach after a remap?

After Stage 1 the power of the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp rises from 290 to 330 hp, a gain of 40 hp (+14%). Torque rises from 400 to 450 Nm (+50 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Land-Rover Discovery Sport?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Land-Rover Discovery Sport is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp?

The high-output Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 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 Land-Rover Discovery Sport?

Stage 2 on the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which ECU is fitted to the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp?

The Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp ECU is the Bosch MED17.9.9. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).

How many TCU units does the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp have?

The Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 hp comes with 2 different automatic-transmission TCU units: ZF 8HPxx, ZF 9HP48. Each is calibrated with a separate file — torque limit, shift maps and launch control rpm for Stage 1.

What happens to the Land-Rover Discovery Sport warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 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 Land-Rover Discovery Sport take?

On the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 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 Land-Rover Discovery Sport?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 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 Land-Rover Discovery Sport?

Stage 1 for the Land-Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 P290 MHEV 290 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.

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