McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp — Stage 1 file (+80 hp)
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Stage 1 file for McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp
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Chip tuning for McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp ECU
McLaren 600 LT (2018) 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp — luxury petrol engine of the passenger segment of the McLaren Automotive group (Великобритания, 1985). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 600 to 680 hp (+80 hp, +13%) and torque from 620 to 720 Nm (+100 Nm). ECU — Bosch ME17.8.32. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A modern petrol engine built in 2018 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
Sport, GT, Super and Ultimate are the brand's model series. McLaren is a British supercar manufacturer, founded in 1985. McLaren specialises in track-focused supercars. McLaren's petrol range uses its signature V8 BiTurbo engines. Modern McLaren models usually require Bench. Top-tier McLaren models have significant potential with a track calibration.
The McLaren community is an ultra-premium track segment and a narrow niche. Protection on modern McLaren models is tight, so Bench is required. With the right hardware, McLaren comfortably reaches Stage 2. Top-tier McLaren engines sit at the power ceiling of the British track segment.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp reach after a remap?
After Stage 1 the power of the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp rises from 600 to 680 hp, a gain of 80 hp (+13%). Torque rises from 620 to 720 Nm (+100 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the McLaren 600 LT?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the McLaren 600 LT is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +80 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the Stage 1 potential of the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp?
Stage 1 for the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 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 McLaren 600 LT?
Stage 2 on the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECU is fitted to the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp?
The McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 hp ECU is the Bosch ME17.8.32. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).
What happens to the McLaren 600 LT warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the McLaren 600 LT 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 McLaren 600 LT take?
On the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 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 McLaren 600 LT?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 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 McLaren 600 LT?
Stage 1 for the McLaren 600 LT 3.8 T (2018) 600 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.