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Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI 278hp

2012 - 2015

278 Original HP
300 Modified HP
365 Original NM
430 Modified NM
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Kia Optima

Kia Optima 2012 - 2015 2.0 T-GDI 278hp

Key Specifications

Generazione 2012 - 2015
Carburante Petrol
ECU Siemens/Continental SIM2K-240
Rapporto compressione 9.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 86.0 X 86.0 mm
Power 278 → 300 hp +22 hp
Torque 365 → 430 Nm +65 Nm
Power
300 HP
+22 HP (+7.9%)
Original 278 HP
Stage 1 300 HP
Torque
430 NM
+65 NM (+17.8%)
Original 365 NM
Stage 1 430 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 278HP
Original Torque 365Nm
Power After Remap 300HP
Torque After Remap 430Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Kia Optima

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI 278hp varies depending on the ECU (Siemens/Continental SIM2K-240) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for Kia Optima 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 278 to 300 HP (+8%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Kia Optima goes from 278 HP to 300 HP (+22 HP) and from 365 Nm to 430 Nm (+65 Nm).

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 278 HP to 300 HP (+22 HP, +8%) and torque from 365 Nm to 430 Nm (+65 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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Kia Optima 2.0 T-GDI 278hp
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