The Volkswagen Golf 7 R is the most powerful version of the Golf Range. It has 300 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque from its 2.0 litre petrol turbo-charged engine. This is a big change from the first generation of the Golf, which had just 116 horsepower and was considered powerful back then. The new Golf also has some new features, like all-wheel drive (called 4MOTION by VW) and a choice of two types of gearboxes – a fancy automatic one called DSG and a manual one for those who like to be more involved. The car can go up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds with the automatic gearbox and 5.3 seconds with the manual one. These are impressive numbers, but there’s more that can be done to make the Golf 7 R even better through tuning.
Stage 1 is a straight forward upgrade that involves a safe and effective tuning process. It modifies the OEM ECU SIM18 to increase turbo pressure, which, in simple terms, sends more air to the engine’s combustion chambers, resulting in more power. To match this, fuel injection software adjustments are made. The ignition timing is also advanced, significantly improving throttle response and making driving more enjoyable.
These adjustments are made directly to the OEM ECU, so no vehicle modifications are needed. Importantly, they are entirely safe, as they align with the stock ECU’s operational mode.
The outcome of these modifications is impressive. After Stage 1, Golf 7 R tuning boosts the power to around 362 hp and the torque to 483 Nm, significantly enhancing the car’s performance. As a result, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds, outpacing many sports cars.
Are you interested in our Golf R Stage 1 remap? We can bring you this service to you if you are located in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The whole process can be done in 1-2 hours from the time we get to your location!