BHP+25 hp (21%)
Standard
120 hp
Tuned
145 hp
Torque+70 Nm (25%)
Standard
280 Nm
Tuned
350 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighAlfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 120hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 120hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2005 -> diesel engine from 120 BHP to 145 BHP and from 280 Nm to 350 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Alfa Romeo 159 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 9thof 13 Alfa Romeo 159 engines by power gain
- 28%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 55%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 120hp is a 1.9L turbocharged diesel engine producing 120 BHP and 280 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 145 BHP and 350 Nm — a gain of around 25 BHP (21%) and 70 Nm (25%).
This engine scores highly for 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 high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Older diesel: injector, turbo and intake condition can affect results; ensure maintenance is up to date.
Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.
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
!Older diesel: injector, turbo and intake condition can affect results; ensure maintenance is up to date.
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