Features:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
- Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
- Ethanol - Ethanol support from E60-E85 for maximum performance (C7.5 Only)
- Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
- Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
- Standing Limiter - Increased standing limiter for higher revving at idle
- Motorsport Limiter - With the soft limiter removed, you’ll get full power right up to the hard, “bap bap bap” redline fuel cut
- Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
- Auto Start/Stop Inversion - Auto Start/Stop defaults to the off position (C7.5 Only)
- Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
- Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
- Free Updates - Get free updates for life
- Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee
| Brand | APR |
|---|---|
| Emission Code | 1 |
| Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Engine Configuration | I4 |
| Engine Displacement | 2.0L |
| Engine Family | EA888 Gen 3 IHI |
| Engine Orientation | Longitudinal |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Market | NAR |
| ROW | |
| Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
| Part Number | ECU-20T-EA888-3-L-IS20 |
This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.
The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:
- 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
Does this fit your vehicle?
- A3 QUATTRO (3)
- A4 (13)
- A4 ALLROAD (24)
- A4 QUATTRO (14)
- A5 QUATTRO (12)
- A5 SPORTBACK (9)
- A6 (5)
- A6 QUATTRO (6)
- MACAN (5)
- Q3 (3)
- Q5 (12)
- Q5 PHEV (9)
- Q5 SPORTBACK (6)
- Q7 (8)
- BASE (5)
- KOMFORT (5)
- PREMIUM (37)
- PREMIUM PLUS (38)
- PRESTIGE (29)
- PROGRESSIV (5)
- SPORT (2)
- TECHNIK (5)
- TITANIUM (1)
- ULTRA SPORT (2)
- 121/2.0L L4 (129)
APR ECU UPGRADE STAGES
APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple octanes levels. Each stage is fully compatible with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications.
- APR PLUS
- APR STAGE 1
The APR Plus ECU Upgrade includes a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty, and is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 306-317 HP with 361-376 FT-LBS of torque. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.
APR Plus is available for 91 AKI and is only available in the USA.
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications and produces 288-357 HP with 361-391 FT-LBS of torque. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.
APR Stage 1 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, 104 AKI, and E60-E86 in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, 104 RON, 104 RON, and E60-E85 in the Rest of the World. Ethanol is only available on the C7.5 models.
APR CALIBRATION REPORT
| STAGE (C7.5 / MACAN / B9 / B8.5) | HP | TQ | MAX GAIN | MAX GAIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock As Reported by VAG | 252 PS 252 PS 252 PS 180-230 PS |
273 FT-LBS 273 FT-LBS 273 FT-LBS 258 FT-LBS |
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| Stock As Measured by APR | 251 HP 266 HP 260 HP 237 HP |
285 FT-LBS 298 FT-LBS 278 FT-LBS 270 FT-LBS |
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| APR PLUS | ||||
| 91 AKI | 317 HP 310 HP 306 HP |
363 FT-LBS 361 FT-LBS 376 FT-LBS |
+69 HP +64 HP +61 HP |
+88 FT-LBS +80 FT-LBS +100 FT-LBS |
| APR STAGE 1 | ||||
| 91 AKI / 95 RON | 317 HP 310 HP 306 HP 288 HP |
363 FT-LBS 361 FT-LBS 376 FT-LBS 363 FT-LBS |
+69 HP +64 HP +61 HP +66 HP |
+88 FT-LBS +80 FT-LBS +100 FT-LBS +93 FT-LBS |
| 93 AKI / 98 RON | 320 HP 318 HP 314 HP 299 HP |
370 FT-LBS 361 FT-LBS 388 FT-LBS 375 FT-LBS |
+75 HP +70 HP +68 HP +75 HP |
+94 FT-LBS +88 FT-LBS +111 FT-LBS +104 FT-LBS |
| 100 AKI / 104 RON | 333 HP N/A N/A N/A |
386 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
+87 HP N/A N/A N/A |
+113 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
| 104 AKI / 108 RON | 340 HP N/A N/A N/A |
390 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
+93 HP N/A N/A N/A |
+117 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
| E60-E85 | 357 HP N/A N/A N/A |
391 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
+109 HP N/A N/A N/A |
+119 FT-LBS N/A N/A N/A |
Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.
PURCHASING, GUARANTEE, AND UPDATES
How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are only available through Authorized APR Dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹
Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to have it removed and refunded.²
Free Updates - If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.³
