Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)

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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp ECU

Land-Rover Rover Sport (2018) 2.0 SD4 240 hp — premium diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Tata Motors (Jaguar Land Rover) group (Великобритания, 1922). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 240 to 265 hp (+25 hp, +10%) and torque from 500 to 550 Nm (+50 Nm). ECU — Bosch MEDC17.9. 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: 6 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A modern diesel built in 2018 — a generation with encrypted firmware (Tricore TPROT) that often requires a Bench read.

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. High-output Jaguar diesels power the top F-Pace, XF and XJ variants. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on Euro-6 Jaguar diesels. Ingenium Diesel is JLR's modern diesel range.

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

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp?

The Stage 1 gain for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp is 25 hp (+10%) over the stock 240 hp, for a total of 265 hp. Torque rises from 500 to 550 Nm (+50 Nm).

What is Stage 1 chip tuning for 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 +25 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp?

The high-output Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 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 Rover Sport?

Stage 2 on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which ECU is fitted to the Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp?

The Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp ECU is the Bosch MEDC17.9. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).

How many TCU units does the Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 hp have?

The Land-Rover Rover Sport 2.0 SD4 240 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 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 2.0 SD4 240 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 2.0 SD4 240 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 2.0 SD4 240 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