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Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp

D2 - 1999 - 2003

180 Original HP
208 Modified HP
370 Original NM
420 Modified NM
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Audi A8

Audi A8 D2 - 1999 - 2003 2.5 TDI 180hp

Key Specifications

Generazione D2 - 1999 - 2003
Carburante Diesel
Codice motore AKE
ECU Bosch EDC15VM+
Rapporto compressione 18.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 78.3 X 86.4 mm
Power 180 → 208 hp +28 hp
Torque 370 → 420 Nm +50 Nm
Power
208 HP
+28 HP (+15.6%)
Original 180 HP
Stage 1 208 HP
Torque
420 NM
+50 NM (+13.5%)
Original 370 NM
Stage 1 420 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 180HP
Original Torque 370Nm
Power After Remap 208HP
Torque After Remap 420Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A8

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch EDC15VM+) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for Audi A8 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 208 HP (+16%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A8 goes from 180 HP to 208 HP (+28 HP) and from 370 Nm to 420 Nm (+50 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 180 HP to 208 HP (+28 HP, +16%) and torque from 370 Nm to 420 Nm (+50 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 A8 2.5 TDI 180hp
+28 HP
208 HP