Engine

BMW i8 2017 onwards i8 remap

Standard this engine makes 374hp and 570Nm. Our STAGE 1 file takes it to 410hp and 650Nm.

+36horsepower
+80newton metres
2stages available

Where the power arrives

Power and torque through the rev range, on the STAGE 1 file.

Power before and after
01112213324431,0001,9002,8003,7004,6005,500 RPM 01112213324431,0002,4503,8755,325hp RPM
  • Standard 374hp
  • Remapped 410hp
Torque before and after
01763515277021,0001,9002,8003,7004,6005,500 RPM 01763515277021,0002,4503,8755,325Nm RPM
  • Standard 570Nm
  • Remapped 650Nm

Stages for this engine

Stage 1 needs nothing fitted. Anything above assumes the supporting hardware is on the car already.

Every figure for the i8

FilePowerGainTorqueGainPrice
Standard374hpn/a570Nmn/an/a
ECOn/an/a650Nmup 80£790
STAGE 1410hpup 36650Nmup 80£890

Economy files show no new power figure because they are written for torque and drivability rather than peak output.

Remapping the i8

The BMW i8 2017 onwards i8 runs a factory calibration built to cope with poor fuel, skipped servicing and hot countries. We rewrite the fuelling, boost and timing for this engine on this car, then test it before you get it back. The original file is kept, so it can go back to standard whenever you want.

On the petrol side the difference shows in throttle response and in how hard it pulls through the top half of the rev range. It feels sharper off idle and keeps going where it used to flatten out.

Figures on this page are for a standard car in good health. We read the fault codes and check the basics first, and if something needs attention we will tell you before we write anything. Have a look at the other engines on the 2017 onwards, the full i8 range, or everything we do for BMW.

Other i8 generations

Book your i8

We write and test every file at our Aston workshop, on our own rolling road. Ring us with your reg and we will tell you what your car should make before you commit to anything.