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BMW 5 serie 523i 170hp

E39 - 1995 - 2003

170 Original HP
187 Modified HP
245 Original NM
272 Modified NM
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BMW 5 serie

BMW 5 serie E39 - 1995 - 2003 523i 170hp

Key Specifications

Generazione E39 - 1995 - 2003
Carburante Petrol
Codice motore 256S3
ECU Siemens/Continental MS43 / Siemens/Continental MS41 / Siemens/Continental MS42
Rapporto compressione 10.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 84.0 X 75.0 mm
Power 170 → 187 hp +17 hp
Torque 245 → 272 Nm +27 Nm
Power
187 HP
+17 HP (+10%)
Original 170 HP
Stage 1 187 HP
Torque
272 NM
+27 NM (+11%)
Original 245 NM
Stage 1 272 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 170HP
Original Torque 245Nm
Power After Remap 187HP
Torque After Remap 272Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - BMW 5 serie

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for BMW 5 serie 523i 170hp varies depending on the ECU (Siemens/Continental MS43 / Siemens/Continental MS41 / Siemens/Continental MS42) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for BMW 5 serie 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 170 to 187 HP (+10%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, BMW 5 serie goes from 170 HP to 187 HP (+17 HP) and from 245 Nm to 272 Nm (+27 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 170 HP to 187 HP (+17 HP, +10%) and torque from 245 Nm to 272 Nm (+27 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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BMW 5 serie 523i 170hp
+17 HP
187 HP