BMW 120d 163
ECU Remapping
BMW 120d 163. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
- Fully dyno tested remaps
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- Lifetime software warranty
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Remap stats
BMW 120d 163: standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+35 bhp · +21%- Standard163 bhp
- Remapped198 bhp
Torque
+75 Nm · +22%- Standard340 Nm
- Remapped415 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Fully dyno tested | 30 day money back guarantee | Lifetime software warranty
What does a remap do for the BMW 120d 163? Our figures show power up from 163 to 198 bhp (+21%) and torque up from 340 to 415 Nm (+22%), a stage 1 result you can book across the UK.
Treat the numbers as a guide: they are stage 1 estimates for a diesel BMW 1 Series in sound condition, and individual cars differ.
BMW 120d 163 power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 163 bhp, remapped: 198 bhp (+35 bhp, +21%)
- Standard torque: 340 Nm, remapped: 415 Nm (+75 Nm, +22%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU remapping works on a diesel BMW 1 Series
Nothing is bolted on in a diesel remap. The ECU's stored maps for injection quantity, rail pressure and turbo boost are rewritten within safe limits, and because diesels make power through torque, that is where the improvement is most obvious.
BMW 120d 163 against other 1 Series engines
Among the 5 diesel 1 Series engines we have figures for, the 120d 163 ranks 5th for power gain, 2 bhp below the 1 Series diesel average of 37 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average diesel remap adds 34 bhp and 73 Nm, so this engine's 35 bhp and 75 Nm sits at or above that benchmark.
BMW 1 Series performance tuning
Our network covers the whole of the UK through local Remap Experts sites. Find your area to get a quote from a specialist near you.
Every remap is fully dyno tested and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Call 0800 779 7864 for a quote.
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What we can do for your BMW 1 Series
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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