BHP+12 hp (7%)
Standard
163 hp
Tuned
175 hp
Torque+15 Nm (7%)
Standard
210 Nm
Tuned
225 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (5.5/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowMini Cooper S 1.6T 163hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Mini Cooper S 1.6T 163hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this R53 - 2002 - 2007 petrol engine from 163 BHP to 175 BHP and from 210 Nm to 225 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 5.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Mini Cooper S can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 17thof 20 Mini Cooper S engines by power gain
- 7%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 3%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Mini Cooper S 1.6T 163hp is a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine producing 163 BHP and 210 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 175 BHP and 225 Nm — a gain of around 12 BHP (7%) and 15 Nm (7%).
This engine has moderate remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
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.
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