Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp — Stage 1 file (+50 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp
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Chip tuning for Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp ECU
Land-Rover Rover (2018) 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 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 525 to 575 hp (+50 hp, +10%) and torque from 625 to 700 Nm (+75 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 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 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 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 does the power of the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp boosts engine output by 50 hp: from 525 to 575 hp. Torque rises from 625 to 700 Nm (+75 Nm).
What changes in the Land-Rover Rover ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Land-Rover Rover with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +50 hp with no hardware changes.
Does Stage 1 make sense on the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp with this much power?
On the top-spec Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 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 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp?
Stage 2 for the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 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.
Which control units is the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp built with?
The Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.8.31, Bosch MED17.8.32. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
What does remapping the ZF 8HPxx gearbox give on the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 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 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Land-Rover Rover, 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?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Land-Rover Rover. 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?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 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 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp cost?
The remap price for the Land-Rover Rover 5.0 V8 supercharged 525 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.