BMW 520i 170 (E60)
ECU Remapping Blackburn
BMW 520i 170 (E60) in Blackburn. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.
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Remap stats
BMW 520i 170 (E60): standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+17 bhp · +10%- Standard170 bhp
- Remapped187 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +17%- Standard210 Nm
- Remapped245 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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The BMW 520i 170 (E60) produces 170 bhp and 210 Nm of torque as standard. After a stage 1 ECU remap in Blackburn, our figures show 187 bhp and 245 Nm: a gain of 17 bhp (10%) and 35 Nm (17%).
Treat the numbers as a guide: they are stage 1 estimates for a petrol BMW 5 Series in sound condition, and individual cars differ.
BMW 520i 170 (E60) power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 170 bhp, remapped: 187 bhp (+17 bhp, +10%)
- Standard torque: 210 Nm, remapped: 245 Nm (+35 Nm, +17%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How ECU remapping works on a petrol BMW 5 Series
On a petrol car the ECU controls fuelling, spark timing and any turbo boost. A remap re-calibrates those maps within safe limits, so the car responds more eagerly and pulls harder through the rev range.
BMW 520i 170 (E60) against other 5 Series engines
Of the 30 petrol 5 Series engines in our data, this one comes 29th for power gain, which is 5 bhp below the 5 Series petrol average of 22 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 17 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Remapping your BMW 5 Series in Blackburn
Drivers in Blackburn book through the Blackburn Remap Experts site, one of our local sites across the UK. We regularly work with drivers in Darwen, Preston, Manchester, Blackpool and Nelson and nearby areas of the North West.
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.
If you are closer to Preston, Manchester and Lancaster, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.
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What we can do for your BMW 5 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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