Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm — Stage 1 file (+39 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm
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Chip tuning for Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm ECU
Volkswagen Trucks Constellation (I (2005+)) 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm — commercial diesel engine of the commercial segment of the TRATON Group group (Германия, 1758). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 179 to 218 hp (+39 hp, +22%) and torque from 600 to 710 Nm (+110 Nm). Diesel engines built in 2005 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.
VW Trucks is part of the TRATON Group alongside MAN and Scania. VW Trucks specialises in light and medium commercial vehicles (Constellation, Delivery). Volkswagen Trucks is the truck division of the Volkswagen Group. On older truck diesels, Stage 1 goes in over OBD with no complications. Truck diesels carry an extended set of maps for commercial load, with the focus on torque. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on modern Euro-6 truck engines.
The professional logistics segment tunes for fuel consumption and pulling characteristics. The truck chip tuning community is an industry of its own, focused on long-haul routes. Stage 1 on truck diesels focuses on torque for loaded running. Mid-range MAN trucks are a mainstream chip tuning subject in logistics.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm?
Stage 1 for the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm adds +39 hp — power increases from 179 to 218 hp (+22%). Torque rises from 600 to 710 Nm (+110 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm include?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +39 hp with no hardware changes.
Can you do Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm?
Yes, Stage 1 for the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm 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 Volkswagen Trucks Constellation?
Stage 2 for the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm 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 Volkswagen Trucks Constellation warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 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 Volkswagen Trucks Constellation take?
On the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm: 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 Volkswagen Trucks Constellation?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm 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 Volkswagen Trucks Constellation?
Stage 1 for the Volkswagen Trucks Constellation 13.180 4.12 TCE 179hp (132kW) 600Nm 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.