Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp — Stage 1 file (+24 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp
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Chip tuning for Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp ECU
Volkswagen Virtus (2018) 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Volkswagen Group (VAG) — материнская компания group (Германия, 1937). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 116 to 140 hp (+24 hp, +21%) and torque from 165 to 240 Nm (+75 Nm). A 2018 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.
VAG is Europe's largest automotive group by production volume. Volkswagen is Germany's largest carmaker, founded in 1937 in Wolfsburg. GTI and R are Volkswagen's performance sub-brands. TSI is Volkswagen's badge for direct-injection turbo-petrol engines. VW shares its ECUs and calibration algorithms with Audi. The VW community is one of the most open in Europe, with a large library of ready-made Stage files.
Stage 1 on stock mid-range VW petrol engines gives a noticeable gain. The MQB platform is the most refined chip tuning segment in Europe. Mid-range VW engines form the core of the range and take Stage 1 with reliability fully preserved. The VW community offers a large library of ready-made Stage files for mainstream models. The factory calibration is conservative, with headroom for Stage 1 and no hardware changes.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp boosts engine output by 24 hp: from 116 to 140 hp. Torque rises from 165 to 240 Nm (+75 Nm).
What changes in the Volkswagen Virtus ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +24 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp?
Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp?
Stage 2 for the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 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.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Volkswagen Virtus?
Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Virtus voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Volkswagen Virtus — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Virtus?
The original Volkswagen Virtus ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Volkswagen Virtus 170 TSI (ethanol) 116 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.