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Audi A3 1.8T 20V 180hp

8L - 1996 - 2003

180 Original HP
192 Modified HP
235 Original NM
310 Modified NM
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Audi A3

Audi A3 8L - 1996 - 2003 1.8T 20V 180hp

Key Specifications

Generazione 8L - 1996 - 2003
Carburante Petrol
Codice motore AUQ
ECU Bosch ME7.5
Rapporto compressione 9.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 81.0 X 86.4 mm
Power 180 → 192 hp +12 hp
Torque 235 → 310 Nm +75 Nm
Power
192 HP
+12 HP (+6.7%)
Original 180 HP
Stage 1 192 HP
Torque
310 NM
+75 NM (+31.9%)
Original 235 NM
Stage 1 310 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 180HP
Original Torque 235Nm
Power After Remap 192HP
Torque After Remap 310Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A3

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 1.8T 20V 180hp 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 180 to 192 HP (+7%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A3 goes from 180 HP to 192 HP (+12 HP) and from 235 Nm to 310 Nm (+75 Nm).

Stage 2 increases power from 180 HP to 240 HP (+60 HP). It typically requires additional hardware modifications such as sports exhaust or downpipe.

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 180 HP to 192 HP (+12 HP, +7%) and torque from 235 Nm to 310 Nm (+75 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 1.8T 20V 180hp
+12 HP
192 HP