ORIGINAL / FACTORY Petrol 2.8 VR6 174hp

Volkswagen Golf 3 2.8 VR6 Petrol 128 kW (174 HP) Original

050100150200 1000200030004000500060007000 174 HP +0 235 Nm +0 HP Nm RPM 060120180240
Stock Original / Factory HP / Nm projection
174 HP Factory calibration
Stock backup file — 235 Nm · Petrol

Calibrated ECU file for . Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.

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Performance Projection Engine #8704 · Gains DB
MATCHED ENGINE 2.8 VR6 174hp AAA 2.8L Petrol Factory
050100150200 1000200030004000500060007000 174 HP +0 235 Nm +0 HP Nm RPM 060120180240
Stock Factory HP (left) · Nm (right) · Curve shape typical for this ECU family
Real data from Gains API Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear

Vehicle & ECU specifications

Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.

Vehicle make Volkswagen
Vehicle model Golf3
Model year 1994
Displacement 2.8 L
Fuel / Induction Petrol
Factory power 128 kW (174 HP)
ECU manufacturer Bosch
ECU hardware 0261203117
Calibration stage Original (Factory)
Cylinder capacity 2792 CC
Compression ratio 10,0 : 1
Bore × Stroke 81,0 X 90,3 mm
OEM engine code AAA
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.

Engine2.8 VR6 174hp CodeAAA Displacement2.8L Capacity2792 CC Compression10,0 : 1 Bore × Stroke81,0 X 90,3 mm FuelPetrol Engine ID#8704
Stage Power Torque Δ HP Δ Nm
Original / Factory 174 HP 235 Nm — —
Stage 1 185 HP 260 Nm +11 (6.3%) +25
Fuel economy gain (vs. factory map, same driving profile): combined cycle −8% , full-load cruise −12%. Diesel calibrations typically net bigger combined-cycle savings thanks to shorter duty-cycle on low-load driving.

About this calibration file

This is the factory (original) ECU calibration for the 1994 Volkswagen Golf3 2.8L Petrol, extracted from a genuine stock control unit. Use it as a verified backup before flashing any performance tune, or as a reference when recovering an ECU from a failed write.

This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0261203117. 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.

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

The file is written for the exact ECU hardware 0261203117 (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.

Two reasons. First, if your ECU write failed mid-flash and you need a verified stock image to recover from — this file restores the unit to the exact calibration it left the factory with. Second, if you plan to experiment with a tune and want a known-good rollback point that is guaranteed identical to a Volkswagen dealer programming.

Instant. Immediately after payment clears (typically < 30 seconds on Stripe / PayPal), the download link appears in your account dashboard and is also emailed to you. The link is a signed, expiring URL — download it within 24 hours; if it expires, just re-generate from the dashboard at any time.

Pre-corrected. Every tuning file we sell is processed through CHKSuite (our in-house checksum engine) before it reaches your download link. You can flash it directly with KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, Dimsport or any other supported tool — no extra checksum step required. A zero-CRC write to a modern Bosch/Siemens/Delphi ECU bricks the unit, so this is non-negotiable.

Contact us on WhatsApp or through the dashboard support thread. Free revisions are included for the same stage on the same ECU — send us a live log (via VCDS, INPA, EcuConnect, OBDeleven or similar) and we'll adjust timing, boost, rail pressure or smoke limits and re-issue the file. A failed flash itself (write aborted, bricked ECU) is recoverable with our Original file and a bench tool.

This product contains a complete original ECU backup (stock file) for VW Golf3 2.8 VR6 1994 Benzin 128KW with Bosch 0261203117 and software ID 021906258AF (Bosch software number 357529 ( 1037357529 )). This original file corresponds to a factory engine output of approximately 128 kW (~174 HP). This file is ideal for ECU cloning, restoring the car back to stock and using it as a safe base for future remaps.

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 0261203117, 021906258AF, 357529 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.

SHA-256 fingerprint0AF9F87B 982A8B32 6F9E357A 9F904D9E 1723DCE7 4EC77DB0 C714638B 54A95708

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