Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp ECU
Renault Espace (2014 - V) 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 160 to 180 hp (+20 hp, +12%) and torque from 380 to 420 Nm (+40 Nm). A diesel built in 2014 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
The Renault range covers compacts, saloons, SUVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles. Renault was a pioneer of compact common-rail diesels in Europe.
Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. On mid-range Renault diesels, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable torque gain. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp boosts engine output by 20 hp: from 160 to 180 hp. Torque rises from 380 to 420 Nm (+40 Nm).
What changes in the Renault Espace ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Renault Espace is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Can you do Stage 1 on the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp?
Yes, Stage 1 for the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 hp stays within the factory limits for boost pressure, knock and temperature. On a healthy engine with a serviced turbo and injectors there is no risk.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Renault Espace?
Stage 2 for the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 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 happens to the Renault Espace warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace take?
On the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 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 Renault Espace?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 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 Renault Espace?
Stage 1 for the Renault Espace 1.6 DCI Bi-Turbo 160 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.