Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp ECU

Land-Rover Rover Sport (2005) 5.0 V8 375 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 375 to 395 hp (+20 hp, +5%) and torque from 510 to 530 Nm (+20 Nm). ECU — Denso P5.0SC. 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.

Land Rover is a British manufacturer of premium off-roaders and SUVs, founded in 1948. Land Rover is part of Tata Motors via Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Land Rover specialises in premium off-roaders — the Range Rover, Discovery and Defender. Jaguar shares some ECUs with Ford (a Visteon legacy). The Jaguar V8 Supercharged is an iconic premium-segment engine. Jaguar's petrol range spans turbocharged Ingenium units and supercharged V6/V8 engines.

The Jaguar community is a premium chip tuning niche in the UK and Europe. The supercharged Jaguar V8 comfortably reaches Stage 2 with the right hardware. The top Jaguar SVR engines (supercharged V8) mark the ceiling of British premium performance.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp increase after Stage 1?

The Stage 1 gain for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp is 20 hp (+5%) over the stock 375 hp, for a total of 395 hp. Torque rises from 510 to 530 Nm (+20 Nm).

What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Land-Rover Rover Sport?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp with this much power?

Stage 1 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp?

Stage 2 on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

What ECU platform does the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp use?

The Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp is fitted with the Denso P5.0SC ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.

Does the factory warranty of the Land-Rover Rover Sport remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Land-Rover Rover Sport, 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Land-Rover Rover Sport. 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp cost?

The remap price for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 375 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno