BHP+35 hp (19%)
Standard
185 hp
Tuned
220 hp
Torque+60 Nm (21%)
Standard
280 Nm
Tuned
340 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighSaab 45905 2.3 Turbo 185hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Saab 45905 2.3 Turbo 185hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2001 - 2005 petrol engine from 185 BHP to 220 BHP and from 280 Nm to 340 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 Saab 45905 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 9thof 23 Saab 45905 engines by power gain
- 54%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 41%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Saab 45905 2.3 Turbo 185hp is a 2.3L turbocharged petrol engine producing 185 BHP and 280 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 340 Nm — a gain of around 35 BHP (19%) and 60 Nm (21%).
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: 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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