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Vehicle remapping specialist Superchips Ltd has launched a new upgrade for the prestigious Range Rover TDV8 and Sport models.

After several months of intensive research and development, Superchips’ technicians pinpointed a number of performance enhancement opportunities within the Range Rover’s ECU to create an improved map for the 3.6-litre, twin turbocharged V8 diesel machine.

The Range Rover’s ECU settings were carefully optimised to remove any compromises on Superchips’ state of the art four wheel drive chassis dynomometer and fully validated via a comprehensive road testing program, which highlighted a transformation in both performance and driveability.

Post remap, Superchips has boosted the Range Rover TDV8’s power from a measured 265bhp to 315bhp, representing a stunning 50bhp peak gain, with a maximum mid range increase of 53bhp at 3507rpm.

Similarly, peak torque is boosted from 633Nm (462lb.ft) to a mighty 798Nm (582lb.ft,) at just 2263rpm, with a maximum gain of 191Nm (139lb.ft) at 2803rpm.

Significant improvements in driveability are assured, as the Superchip remapped Range Rover TDV8 boasts over 200bhp and crucially, an immense 750Nm (547lb.ft) of torque from just 1800rpm upwards, guaranteeing swift and effortless progress.

In addition, the ECU remap, allied to the extra torque of the Superchips upgrade, realises fuel economy improvements on the Range Rover TDV8, largely because the increased urgency at smaller throttle openings translates into fuel consumption gains in the order of 10%.

Superchips customers can purchase the conversion and upload it in minutes to their vehicle using the market leading bluefin handset. No technical skills are required as customers simply plug in the bluefin handset to the Range Rover TDV8’s OBDII diagnostics port, then follow the on screen instructions. A few minutes later the Superchips program upload is complete and the vehicle is ready for use.

As part of this process, the original factory Range Rover TDV8 ECU map is stored on the bluefin handset for future use, so that converting the car back to standard is a swift and simple ‘plug and go’ task.

Alternatively, customers have the option of visiting one of approximately 100 Superchips dealerships in the UK who will undertake the upgrade.

Either way, Superchips’ customers can also be assured that the conversion is covered by a full Customer Service Guarantee and an industry-leading warranty.

Suitable for Range Rover TDV8 and Sport variants produced from March 2006 onwards, the Superchips ECU remap is available now directly from Superchips and its UK dealer network, priced at £445.00 including VAT @ 17.5%. 

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