BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38)
ECU Remapping
BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38). Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38): standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+25 bhp · +9%- Standard286 bhp
- Remapped311 bhp
Torque
+55 Nm · +14%- Standard400 Nm
- Remapped455 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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ECU remapping for the BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38) takes it from 286 to 311 bhp and from 400 to 455 Nm in our stage 1 figures: +25 bhp (9%) and +55 Nm (14%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained BMW 7 Series petrol; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38): remap at a glance
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 286 bhp, remapped: 311 bhp (+25 bhp, +9%)
- Standard torque: 400 Nm, remapped: 455 Nm (+55 Nm, +14%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU remapping works on a petrol BMW 7 Series
Petrol engines are remapped by refining fuelling, ignition timing and, on turbocharged engines, boost control. Done carefully this releases performance the manufacturer left in reserve, giving sharper throttle response and a stronger top end.
How the BMW 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38) compares
Among the 18 petrol 7 Series engines we have figures for, the 740i (4.0l) 286 (e38) ranks 11th for power gain, 3 bhp below the 7 Series petrol average of 28 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 25 bhp and 55 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book ECU tuning for your BMW 7 Series
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Each remap is dyno tested before it is signed off, and is protected by a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Ask for a quote online or by phone.
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What we can do for your BMW 7 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.
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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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