VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101
ECU Remapping
VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+16 bhp · +16%- Standard101 bhp
- Remapped117 bhp
Torque
+33 Nm · +23%- Standard145 Nm
- Remapped178 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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A stage 1 remap lifts the VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101 from 101 bhp to 117 bhp, and from 145 Nm to 178 Nm of torque. That is 16 bhp (16%) more power and 33 Nm (23%) more torque from software alone, available across the UK.
These are indicative figures for a petrol Volkswagen Bora in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101 power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 101 bhp, remapped: 117 bhp (+16 bhp, +16%)
- Standard torque: 145 Nm, remapped: 178 Nm (+33 Nm, +23%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU remapping works on a petrol Volkswagen Bora
With a petrol engine the remap works through the ECU's ignition, fuelling and turbo boost tables. Re-calibrating them within safe limits releases power that is already there, rather than adding anything to the engine.
How the VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101 compares
Among the 9 petrol Bora engines we have figures for, the VW Bora 1.6i 8v 101 ranks 7th for power gain, 6 bhp below the Bora petrol average of 22 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 16 bhp and 33 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Remapping your Volkswagen Bora across the UK
Remap Experts is a UK network of local remapping sites. Use Find a Local Tuner to reach your nearest site and get an exact quote.
All our remaps are fully dyno tested, backed by a 30 day money back guarantee and covered by a lifetime software warranty. Request a quote online or call 0800 779 7864.

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What we can do for your Volkswagen Bora
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.
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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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