Stage 1
Stage 1 · Petrol · 318i 2000 16v 141hp
BMW E36 318is Stage 1 file Bosch HW 0261203281
BMW E36 318is Petrol 103 kW (140 HP) Stage 11994, Petrol, 103 kW (140 hp)
141 → 155 HP +14 HP +21 Nm 10% more power
Calibrated ECU file for 0261203281. Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 318i 2000 16v 141hp, N42B20, Petrol. Engine #9451 in our gains database.
- Power
- 155 HP+14 HP from 141
- Torque
- 217 Nm+21 Nm from 196
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 0261203281.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.
What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 1, Petrol.
Hardware
- No hardware changes required: runs on completely stock hardware
Software / calibration
- Boost / load targets optimised within factory hardware limits
- Ignition advance refined for the running fuel grade
- Throttle response and torque request remapped
- Factory safeties (knock, lambda, EGT) preserved
Stage 1 is a software-only calibration. Compatible with stock turbo, injectors, intercooler, exhaust and clutch.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | E36 318is |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Fuel / Induction | Petrol |
| Factory power | 103 kW (140 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU hardware | 0261203281 |
| ECU software | 1267357927 |
| Calibration stage | Stage 1 |
| OEM engine code | N42B20 |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
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| Original / Factory | 141 HP | 196 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 155 HP | 217 Nm | +14 (9.9%) | +21 |
| Stage 2 | 164 HP | 228 Nm | +23 (16.3%) | +32 |
| Stage 3 | 233 HP | 304 Nm | +92 (65.2%) | +108 |
| Stage 4 | 275 HP | 363 Nm | +134 (95%) | +167 |
About this calibration file
The Stage 1 calibration for the 1994 BMW E36 318is Petrol is a drop-in remap that works on completely stock hardware — no turbo, injector, intercooler or fuel-system upgrades required. Injection timing, boost targets, rail-pressure limits and torque maps are rebalanced to extract the safe headroom the OEM leaves untouched for fleet-fuel tolerance, altitude margin and warranty buffer.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0261203281 and software version 1267357927. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
Projected output on a healthy, stock-hardware example of this engine: 155 HP and 217 Nm at the crank — a gain of +14 HP (10%) and +21 Nm over the factory 141 HP / 196 Nm baseline. These numbers are sourced from our Vehicle Performance Database, which aggregates dyno results across this engine family. Real-world gains depend on fuel grade, ambient temperature, mechanical condition and intake/exhaust state.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
0261203281 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage1 tuning file for BMW E36 318is 1994 Benzin 103KW with Bosch 0261203281. The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 103 kW (~140 HP). This Stage 1 calibration is designed for stock hardware, offering a safe and reliable increase in power and torque for daily use.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0261203281. Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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