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Stage 3 · Petrol · 1.6i 115hp

Mini Cooper 1.6 Stage 3 file Siemens

Mini Cooper 1.6 Petrol 84.6 kW (115 HP) Stage 3

2003, Petrol, 84.6 kW (115 hp)

115 → 190 HP +75 HP +82 Nm 65% more power

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

Performance projection

Matched engine: 1.6i 115hp, W10B16, 1.6L, Petrol. Engine #5203 in our gains database.

050100150200 1000200030004000500060007000 190 HP +75 231 Nm +82 HP Nm RPM 060120180240
Stock · Stage 3 · HP (left) · Nm (right) · Curve shape typical for this ECU family
Power
190 HP+75 HP from 115
Torque
231 Nm+82 Nm from 149
Fuel economy
−8 %−12% full load

Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.

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 740904003EHC3.

  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 3, Petrol.

Hardware

  • Hybrid or larger turbocharger
  • Upgraded high-pressure fuel pump and / or injectors
  • Front-mount intercooler upgrade
  • Sport / decat downpipe + free-flow exhaust
  • High-flow air intake
  • Uprated clutch (manual gearbox)

Software / calibration

  • Custom map dialled to the installed turbo, injector and intercooler spec
  • Boost, fuelling, ignition / injection timing rebuilt around the new hardware
  • All safety limits (knock, EGT, lambda, rail) re-tuned to match
  • Drivability and torque-by-gear shaped to match the hardware

Stage 3 is hardware-matched. Send your turbo / injector / intercooler / clutch spec at checkout so the file is calibrated to YOUR build: typical projection above is a guide, final dyno depends on installed hardware.

Vehicle & ECU specifications

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

Vehicle make Mini
Vehicle model Cooper
Model year 2003
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel / Induction Petrol
Factory power 84.6 kW (115 HP)
ECU manufacturer Siemens
ECU hardware 740904003EHC3
Calibration stage Stage 3
Cylinder capacity 1598 CC
Compression ratio 10,6 : 1
Bore × Stroke 77,0 X 85,8 mm
OEM engine code W10B16
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.

Engine1.6i 115hp CodeW10B16 Displacement1.6L Capacity1598 CC Compression10,6 : 1 Bore × Stroke77,0 X 85,8 mm FuelPetrol Engine ID#5203
Stage Power Torque Δ HP Δ Nm
Original / Factory 115 HP 149 Nm — —
Stage 1 125 HP 165 Nm +10 (8.7%) +16
Stage 2 133 HP 173 Nm +18 (15.7%) +24
Stage 3 190 HP 231 Nm +75 (65.2%) +82
Stage 4 224 HP 276 Nm +109 (94.8%) +127
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

The Stage 3 calibration for the 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L Petrol targets a hardware-upgraded setup — hybrid or larger turbocharger, upgraded injectors, high-flow fuelling and in most cases a full exhaust. Maps are redrawn for the new airflow envelope with re-scaled MAF/MAP, torque limiters, smoke limiters and boost PID re-tuned.

This file matches a Siemens ECU with hardware number 740904003EHC3. 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: 190 HP and 231 Nm at the crank — a gain of +75 HP (65%) and +82 Nm over the factory 115 HP / 149 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

The file is written for the exact ECU hardware 740904003EHC3 (Siemens) 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.

This stage targets a built setup — hybrid/larger turbo, upgraded injectors, high-flow fuelling, and in some cases upgraded transmission/clutch. Running the file on stock hardware is not supported and can cause detonation, EGT spikes or overboost fuel cuts.

Re-flashing the ECU leaves a flag that a franchised Mini 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 2003 Mini Cooper 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 Stage3 tuning file for Mini Cooper 1.6 2003 Benzin 84.6KW with Siemens 740904003EHC3. The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 84.6 kW (~115 HP). This high-stage file targets heavily modified setups (bigger turbo, injectors etc.) and should be used by experienced tuners only.

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 740904003EHC3. Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.

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