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Audi A3 1.8i 20v 125hp

8L - 1996 - 2003

125 Original HP
135 Modified HP
170 Original NM
190 Modified NM
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Audi A3

Audi A3 8L - 1996 - 2003 1.8i 20v 125hp

Key Specifications

Generazione 8L - 1996 - 2003
Carburante Petrol
Codice motore APG
ECU Bosch ME7.5
Rapporto compressione 10.3:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 81.0 X 86.4 mm
Power 125 → 135 hp +10 hp
Torque 170 → 190 Nm +20 Nm
Power
135 HP
+10 HP (+8%)
Original 125 HP
Stage 1 135 HP
Torque
190 NM
+20 NM (+11.8%)
Original 170 NM
Stage 1 190 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 125HP
Original Torque 170Nm
Power After Remap 135HP
Torque After Remap 190Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A3

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 1.8i 20v 125hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch ME7.5) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 typically takes 1-2 hours of work. Time may vary depending on the ECU type.

Yes, our Stage 1 tunes are developed respecting the engine's safety margins. The power increase from 125 to 135 HP (+8%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A3 goes from 125 HP to 135 HP (+10 HP) and from 170 Nm to 190 Nm (+20 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 125 HP to 135 HP (+10 HP, +8%) and torque from 170 Nm to 190 Nm (+20 Nm). These figures refer to the standard engine, with no hardware modifications.

A remap changes the factory calibration, so on a vehicle still under manufacturer warranty it may affect coverage on powertrain components. Performance tuning keeps all emission systems working; deactivating emission devices such as DPF, EGR or AdBlue is not road-legal in the EU and UK and is intended for off-road, motorsport or export use only.

With a normal driving style consumption usually stays the same or drops slightly: the extra torque at low rpm means less throttle for the same speed. Consumption goes up only if you actually use the additional power.

Yes. The original file is read and stored before any modification, so the vehicle can be returned to the factory calibration at any time.

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Audi A3 1.8i 20v 125hp
+10 HP
135 HP