Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp
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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp ECU
Land-Rover Rover Sport (2012) 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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 510 to 540 hp (+30 hp, +6%) and torque from 625 to 665 Nm (+40 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.8.31, Denso P5.0SC. 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 2012 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
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. The supercharged Jaguar V8 has significant potential with hardware upgrades. Jaguar shares some ECUs with Ford (a Visteon legacy).
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.
Jaguar uses the ZF 8HP, a premium 8-speed automatic. SVR models use a reinforced ZF 8HP.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp rises from 510 to 540 hp, a gain of 30 hp (+6%). Torque rises from 625 to 665 Nm (+40 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Land-Rover Rover Sport?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Land-Rover Rover Sport is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +30 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the Stage 1 potential of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp?
Stage 1 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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 much does Stage 2 add on the Land-Rover Rover Sport?
Stage 2 on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECUs are found on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp?
The Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch MED17.8.31, Denso P5.0SC. 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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 Land-Rover Rover Sport warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Land-Rover Rover 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 Rover Sport take?
On the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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 Rover Sport?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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 Rover Sport?
Stage 1 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (2012) 510 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.