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Audi A8 4.2 TDI 385hp

D4 - 2010 - 2016

385 Original HP
450 Modified HP
850 Original NM
950 Modified NM
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Audi A8

Audi A8 D4 - 2010 - 2016 4.2 TDI 385hp

Key Specifications

Generazione D4 - 2010 - 2016
Carburante Diesel
Codice motore CTEC
ECU Bosch EDC17CP44
Rapporto compressione 16.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 83.0 X 95.5 mm
Power 385 → 450 hp +65 hp
Torque 850 → 950 Nm +100 Nm
Power
450 HP
+65 HP (+16.9%)
Original 385 HP
Stage 1 450 HP
Torque
950 NM
+100 NM (+11.8%)
Original 850 NM
Stage 1 950 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 385HP
Original Torque 850Nm
Power After Remap 450HP
Torque After Remap 950Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A8

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A8 4.2 TDI 385hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch EDC17CP44) 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 385 to 450 HP (+17%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A8 goes from 385 HP to 450 HP (+65 HP) and from 850 Nm to 950 Nm (+100 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 385 HP to 450 HP (+65 HP, +17%) and torque from 850 Nm to 950 Nm (+100 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 4.2 TDI 385hp
+65 HP
450 HP