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APR - ECU Upgrade - Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI (2009-2015)
APR is pleased to present the ultimate ECU Upgrade for the Audi R8 5.2L FSI V10 engine!
After months of long nights and many hours of testing, development and more testing, we are pleased to offer you an ECU recalibration that is second to none. APR's extensive research and development provides you with a powerful ECU Upgrade with no loss of drivability or reliability. Expect increases in power across the entire power band, improved throttle response and a smoother, more powerful top end.
Please note that your vehicle must be present in order to program your ECU. To schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us.
The APR Audi R8 5.2L FSI V10 ECU Upgrade is an expertly recalibrated engine control strategy that remaps the timing, air fuel ratios and other engine management paramaters to provide smooth and reliable power as if intended by the OEM. APR's ECU Upgrade is developed to work within the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier specifications for engine component stress tolerances and performance specifications. APR's ECU Upgrades are available in octane specific versions to allow you to take full advantage of the fuel quality available in your area. APR's patented EMCS functionality puts the control of the engine's operation at your finger tips and allows for additional features and options to be installed to your OEM ECU.
The Audi R8 GT and Lambororghini Gallardo Superleggera offer OEM ECU Calibrations for the same 5.2L FSI V10 to achieve power levels as high as 570HP. APR's first opportunity was to equalize the R8 V10's calibration with the higher output versions.
Stage I ECU Upgrade
Not only does the APR Stage I ECU Upgrade give you higher peak numbers of 583 horsepower and 431lb-ft. of torque, but also gains of up to 53 FT-LBS of torque is available at lower rpms! APR's ECU Upgrade is the best power per dollar modification for the Audi R8 5.2L FSI V10 and gives it just the extra edge these cars lack from the factory without pushing the limits. With factory like smoothness and drivability APR's ECU Upgrade will fill the void in an otherwise excellent car.
Stock As Reported by Audi |
Stock As Measured by APR |
91 Octane (R+M)/2 or 95 Octane RON |
93 Octane (R+M)/2 or 98 Octane RON |
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Rev Limit | 8,400 RPM | 8,400 RPM | 8,400 RPM | 8,400 RPM |
Speed Limit | Limited | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Power (HP@RPM) | 525 HP @ 8000 RPM | 526 HP @ 7750 RPM | 559 HP @ 7950 RPM | 583 HP @ 7850 RPM |
Torque (LB-FT@RPM) | 391 TQ @ 6500 RPM | 395 TQ @ 6600 RPM | 411 TQ @ 6650 RPM | 431 TQ @ 6500 RPM |
Largest Power Gain Over Stock (HP@RPM) | 36 HP @ 8000 RPM | 59 HP @ 7950 RPM | ||
Largest Torque Gain Over Stock (LB-FT@RPM) | 24 TQ @ 7950 RPM |
53 TQ @ 3350 RPM |
Vehicle | Engine | Transmission | Options | |||||
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¹ Customers purchasing the APR ECU upgrade will be entitled to a fully loaded ECU when it becomes available at no additional charge. | ||||||||
Audi R8 Coupé & Spider | 5.2L FSI V10 | 6MT & R-Tronic | APR Stage I 91 Octane (R+M)/2¹ or APR Stage I 93 Octane (R+M)/2¹ |
All APR chip upgrades use encryption, which serve several purposes. Mainly, it keeps prying eyes out of the software and prevents lesser companies from copying the chip and degrading the product. Also, all APR software is undetectable to a dealers VAG diagnostic tool.
All APR chip software comes with lifetime free updates. There is also a lifetime warranty against defects in the software. All chip upgrades have a 30-day Money Back Guarantee.