From 180 hp to about 210 hp: the Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp (1994 – 1999) becomes noticeably stronger and more responsive with Stage 1 software. Torque climbs from 370 Nm to about 420 Nm.
This is a diesel engine with a displacement of 2,496 cc and engine code AKE. The engine is controlled by the Bosch EDC15VM+.
Besides Stage 1, the following options are available for this vehicle: Adblue, EGR OFF, DTC Removal, FLAPS, DPF OFF and Vmax.
Frequently asked questions
How much power and torque does a Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp gain with Stage 1?
About 30 hp and 50 Nm: from 180 hp / 370 Nm to roughly 210 hp / 420 Nm. The exact gain depends on engine condition and fuel quality.
Which ECU does a Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp use?
Bosch EDC15VM+.
Which extra options are available for a Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp?
Adblue, EGR OFF, DTC Removal, FLAPS, DPF OFF and Vmax.
Figures are indicative and vehicle specific. Check the regulations that apply in your country before modifying engine software.
Other versions of Audi A8
- Audi A8 2.5 TDI 150hp
- Audi A8 2.5 TDI 150hp
- Audi A8 2.5 TDI 180hp
- Audi A8 3.3 TDI V8 225hp
- Audi A8 3.7 V8 260hp
- Audi A8 S8 4.2 V8 360hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI 233hp
- Audi A8 3.2 FSI 260hp
- Audi A8 4.0 TDI 275hp
- Audi A8 4.2 FSI 350hp
- Audi A8 4.2 TDI 326hp
- Audi A8 4.2i 335hp
- Audi A8 6.0i W12
- Audi A8 S8 5.2 FSI 450hp
- Audi A8 2.0 TFSI Hybrid 245hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI 211hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI 250hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI 258hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI 263hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI Bi-Turbo 313hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI FWD 204hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro 204hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 290hp
- Audi A8 3.0 TFSI 310hp
- Audi A8 4.0 TFSI 420hp
- Audi A8 4.0 TFSI 435hp
- Audi A8 4.0 TFSI 520hp
- Audi A8 4.2 FSI 372hp
- Audi A8 4.2 TDI 350hp
- Audi A8 4.2 TDI 385hp
- Audi A8 6.3 W12 500hp
- Audi A8 50 TDI (3.0D) 286hp
- Audi A8 55 TFSI (3.0T) 340hp
- Audi A8 60 TFSI-e 449hp

