Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)

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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp ECU

Land-Rover Rover Sport (2018) 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 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 400 to 440 hp (+40 hp, +10%) and torque from 550 to 630 Nm (+80 Nm). ECU — Bosch MG1CS028. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. The ZF 8HPxx TCU is calibrated with a separate file — torque limiter and shift maps for Stage 1. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A 2018 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.

The Range Rover is the flagship of the premium SUV segment and an iconic model for the brand. The Defender is an off-roader with a legendary reputation for capability. Land Rover shares platforms and engines with Jaguar within JLR. Jaguar's petrol range spans turbocharged Ingenium units and supercharged V6/V8 engines. Jaguar shares some ECUs with Ford (a Visteon legacy). Modern Jaguar SVR models usually require a Bench read.

The supercharged Jaguar V8 comfortably reaches Stage 2 with the right hardware. 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. The top Jaguar SVR engines (supercharged V8) mark the ceiling of British premium performance.

SVR models use a reinforced ZF 8HP. Jaguar uses the ZF 8HP, a premium 8-speed automatic.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp boosts engine output by 40 hp: from 400 to 440 hp. Torque rises from 550 to 630 Nm (+80 Nm).

What changes in the Land-Rover Rover Sport ECU after Stage 1?

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 +40 hp with no hardware changes.

Does Stage 1 make sense on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp with this much power?

On the top-spec Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.

What is Stage 2 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp?

Stage 2 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

What ECU platform does the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp use?

The Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp is fitted with the Bosch MG1CS028 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.

What does remapping the ZF 8HPxx gearbox give on the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp?

The ZF 8HPxx TCU is calibrated separately: the torque limit is raised, the shift maps are optimized for the Stage 1 characteristics, and launch control is re-tuned. The TCU file is flashed separately from the ECU.

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 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 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 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 hp cost?

The remap price for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 3.0 P400 MHEV 400 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: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno