APR - Performance ECU Software - 4.0T EA825 V8 (971.1) (Panamera Turbo)

Unleash the True Potential of Your Porsche Panamera Turbo!

We're thrilled to introduce APR's Engine Control Unit (ECU) Upgrades for the powerful 4.0 TFSI EA825 engine found in the Porsche Panamera Turbo! With up to 735 HP and 814 FT-LBS of torque, this upgrade transforms your car into a performance powerhouse, delivering exhilarating power and unmatched driving excitement.

Power. Precision. Protection.
Our new ECU software is the result of months of meticulous engineering and real-world testing, far surpassing the typical aftermarket solution. By equipping our development vehicles with high-speed data loggers, turbo shaft speed sensors, thermocouples, and other precision instruments, we fine-tuned hundreds of parameters and corrected countless protection models across multiple octanes to achieve flawless performance, enhanced safety, and unmatched reliability. We're so confident in its reliability that we even offer an optional factory term-limit matching limited powertrain warranty with APR Plus!

What does that mean for you?
It means blistering acceleration with gains of up to +196 AWHP and +233 AWFT-LBS over stock with just ECU and PDK tuning alone, delivering a rush of power that transforms your driving experience. We recorded 10.4@132.8mph sprints that will drop your stomach and pin your back to your seat like never before! You'll enjoy smooth, linear throttle response and a torque curve that feels endless, providing relentless pull across the rev range. Race-proven features like brake boosting and speed limiter removal unlock new levels of control-perfect for track days or spirited driving. All of this is backed by advanced safety routines that ensure your engine remains protected, even under the most demanding conditions.

Performance without compromise
Our ECU upgrade includes advanced safety features that go above and beyond by correcting modeled sensor data within the ECU and enabling and calibrating new protection routines. We've optimized turbocharger protection by monitoring shaft speed and respecting overspinning limits, excessive exhaust backpressure, and unstable pressure ratios. Low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) protection prevents engine damage in high gears. Thermal management actively reduces power to prevent overheating of critical components, lowers cooling setpoints in sport mode, and reduces power until your oil reaches the proper temperature. Fuel system optimization ensures safe, reliable operation within critical fueling limits. Additionally, drivetrain shock protection optimizes torque delivery to reduce stress on critical components. Furthermore higher torque output software for use with our PDK transmission software where fueling and safety headroom permitted an increase. The result? Massive power gains with the confidence that your engine and drivetrain are protected for the long haul.

Enhanced Driving Experience
We didn't stop at raw power-APR's ECU upgrade enhances every aspect of your driving experience. To truly experience the sound of this engine, we've increased the standing RPM limiter when combined with our PDK tune, allowing higher revving in neutral and park while enabling the exhaust crackle in this mode. Optionally, you can enable even louder exhaust sounds with more aggressive burbles, pops, and bangs in all scenarios-or keep it stock for a more refined experience.

Furthermore, we've added left-foot braking and brake boosting for greater control on and off the track, while the speed limiter removal unleashes your car's full top-speed potential. The Auto Start/Stop memory ensures your preferred setting is always ready, putting you in control every time you start the car, and it disables automatically in sport mode. Finally, we've removed the cap on the boost gauges so you can see the full range present at higher power levels for those who modified their dash with the factory tools to ready higher!

Features:

• Power Gains: Up to 735 HP / 759-814 FT-LBS (+195-196 AWHP and +203-233 AWFT-LBS)
• Includes 5 Fuel Grade Tunes: 91 AKI (95 RON), 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), 104 AKI (108 RON), and E60-E85 (no hardware required)
• APR Plus: 91 AKI upgrade with an optional factory-matching limited powertrain warranty
• Enhanced Features: Optional louder exhaust crackle, increased standing RPM limiter (with TCU) with exhaust crackle enabled, speed limiter removal, Auto Start/Stop memory, left-foot brake boosting, linear throttle mapping, and uncapped boost gauge
• Advanced Safety Protection Routines: LSPI/knock protection, thermal management, turbo/pressure quotients, torque/driveline shock protection, and fuel system protection
• No ECU Removal: Our software installs directly to your factory ECU through the OBDII port, can be easily removed to return to the stock tune, and resets the flash counter for unlimited flashes
• Lifetime Updates: Continuous improvements and support
• Supports Bolt-On Mods: Adding most hardware upgrades increases power without requiring a reflash or additional stages
• Optional APR PDK TCU Upgrade unlocks even more torque on 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), 104 AKI (108 RON) fuel grades!
• 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

The APR Stage 1 ECU upgrade works with the factory turbocharger, producing up to 735 HP / 759-814 (+195-196 AWHP and +203-233 AWFT-LBS) over stock. Adding hardware like an intake, intercooler, or exhaust increases power further without requiring a new stage or reflash.

Options:

    Stock or louder exhaust noise (crackle/pops/burbles)

Transmission:

    High Torque PDK2 TCU required files exist for 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), and 104 AKI (108 RON).

Fuel Grades:

    91 AKI (95 RON), 93 AKI (98 RON), 100 AKI (104 RON), 104 AKI (108 RON), and E60-E85 Ethanol.
    Higher fuel grades are permissible on lower octane software.

Hardware Requirements:

    No hardware required.

APR Plus Warranty:

    Optional limited powertrain warranty for 91 AKI in the USA/Canada. Requires original factory or APR-approved hardware.

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