Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)

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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp ECU

Land-Rover Rover Sport (2018) 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 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 575 to 580 hp (+5 hp, +1%) and torque from 680 to 685 Nm (+5 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.8.31, Bosch MED17.8.32. 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. A modern petrol engine built in 2018 — 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 shares some ECUs with Ford (a Visteon legacy). Modern Jaguar SVR models usually require a Bench read. The Jaguar V8 Supercharged is an iconic premium-segment engine.

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 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

How much does the power of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp increase after Stage 1?

The Stage 1 gain for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp is 5 hp (+1%) over the stock 575 hp, for a total of 580 hp. Torque rises from 680 to 685 Nm (+5 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 +5 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the Stage 1 potential of the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp?

Stage 1 for the Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 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 (SVR) 575 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 (SVR) 575 hp?

The Land-Rover Rover Sport 5.0 V8 supercharged (SVR) 575 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch MED17.8.31, Bosch MED17.8.32. 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 (SVR) 575 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 (SVR) 575 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 (SVR) 575 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 (SVR) 575 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: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno