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BMW E60-E61 3.0d Stage 2 file Bosch · SW 500776

BMW E60-E61 3.0d Turbo Diesel 188.3 kW (256 HP) Stage 2

2008, Turbo diesel, 188.3 kW (256 hp)

Calibrated ECU file for (SW 500776). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.

How it works

  1. Read your ECU

    With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.

  2. Match the numbers

    Your read must show hardware O and software 500776.

  3. Pay and download

    Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The file is in your account straight away.

  4. 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 2.

Hardware

  • Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
  • High-flow air intake (recommended)
  • Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure

Software / calibration

  • DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
  • Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
  • Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
  • Lambda + EGT safeties retuned

Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.

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 E60 E61
Model year 2008
Fuel / Induction Turbo Diesel
Factory power 188.3 kW (256 HP)
ECU manufacturer Bosch
ECU hardware 28CT87
ECU software 500776
Calibration stage Stage 2
File format BIN / ORI
Checksum Pre-corrected (ready to flash)
Delivery Instant download after payment

About this calibration file

The Stage 2 calibration for the 2008 BMW E60 E61 Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.

This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 28CT87 and software version 500776. 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 28CT87 (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.

Stage 2 benefits from a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, an upgraded intercooler on forced-induction engines, and in some cases a cooler intake. The map will run on stock hardware but will not reach the quoted figures without the supporting bolt-ons.

Re-flashing the ECU leaves a flag that a franchised BMW dealer can detect with their diagnostic tool. Most markets treat this as a basis to deny powertrain warranty claims that the modification could have caused. Emissions-sensitive components (DPF, EGR, SCR) remain fully functional with this calibration — we do not remove, disable or alter any emissions hardware.

The power and torque numbers on this page are healthy-engine crank figures. On a well-maintained 2008 BMW E60 E61 running a known-good fuel brand, you should see a clearly perceptible increase in mid-range pull — typically from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm on diesel, 2,500 to 6,000 rpm on petrol — along with a shorter 80-to-120 km/h in-gear time. Thermal performance and fuel consumption depend on how you drive post-tune.

Instant. As soon as the payment clears, the file appears under Downloads in your account and the link is emailed to you. It does not expire: sign in and download it again whenever you need it.

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.

Product details

This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for BMW E60-E61 3.0d 2008 Turbo-Diesel 188.3KW with Bosch O and software ID 28CT87 (Bosch software number 500776 ( 1037500776 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 188.3 kW (~256 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.

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 O, 28CT87, 500776 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.

SHA-256 fingerprint3A413C87 A2B4F5AD 4A945D92 9D10B25E DC30557F 2C39B7D5 0DA40072 CE29BCD7

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