BHP+13 hp (11%)
Standard
120 hp
Tuned
133 hp
Torque+19 Nm (13%)
Standard
146 Nm
Tuned
165 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumAlfa Romeo 156 1.6i 120hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Alfa Romeo 156 1.6i 120hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 1997 - 2003 petrol engine from 120 BHP to 133 BHP and from 146 Nm to 165 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Alfa Romeo 156 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 19thof 22 Alfa Romeo 156 engines by power gain
- 8%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 7%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Alfa Romeo 156 1.6i 120hp is a 1.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 120 BHP and 146 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 133 BHP and 165 Nm — a gain of around 13 BHP (11%) and 19 Nm (13%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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