BMW 1 Series 118i (1.5T) 140hp Remap
Expected gains of +40 BHP and +80 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+40 hp (29%)
Standard
140 hp
Tuned
180 hp
Torque+80 Nm (36%)
Standard
220 Nm
Tuned
300 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighBMW 1 Series 118i (1.5T) 140hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your BMW 1 Series 118i (1.5T) 140hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this F40 - 2019 -> petrol engine from 140 BHP to 180 BHP and from 220 Nm to 300 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your BMW 1 Series can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 39thof 68 BMW 1 Series engines by power gain
- 63%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 64%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The BMW 1 serie 118i (1.5T) 140hp is a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine producing 140 BHP and 220 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 180 BHP and 300 Nm — a gain of around 40 BHP (29%) and 80 Nm (36%).
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.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is many variants use zf 8-speed automatic (where fitted); manuals also exist..
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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
!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.