Automotive Performance Services or APS, the British importer for the Sportec parts, have announced the launch of a Stage 1 ECU upgrade for the Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI. The APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI ECU upgrade takes the power numbers up to 200 bhp at 5000 rpm and 211 lb.ft of torque at 1800 rpm. these numbers take the APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI dangerously close to the standard, top of the range GTI model that outputs 207bhp and 207lb.ft.
With the extra juice under its bonnet, the APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and up to a top speed of 111 mph.
The APS Sportec Volkswagen Golf VI 1.4 TSI price for the upgrade is 550.00 GBP.
APS Press Release:
Automotive Performance Services (APS) Ltd, UK importer for the Swiss based Sportec range of vehicle performance enhancements, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Stage 1 ECU upgrade package for the latest version of the 1.4 – liter TSI MkVI Volkswagen Golf GT.
In standard form the turbo / supercharged 1.4 – liter TSI Volkswagen Golf MkVI GT produces a
respectable 160bhp and 177lb.ft of torque, enough to merit ‘warm hatch’ status, but not to really excite.
Sportec’s careful recalibration of the fuel, ignition timing and boost pressure settings via an extensively proven ECU remap sees power output leap to 200bhp at 5000rpm and 211lb.ft of torque at 1800rpm, delivering marked performance improvements which greatly increase the driver enjoyment of the smaller engined Volkswagen Golf.
For example, the TSI’s 0-100 kmh (0-62mph) acceleration time is reduced from 8.2 to
6.8 seconds, while the 0-180 kmh (111mph) time arrives 3.2 seconds earlier.
By comparison the new range topping MkVI Volkswagen Golf GTi produces 207bhp and 207lb.ft, which highlights the effectiveness of Sportec’s work, as this cost effective upgrade transforms the performance of the turbo / supercharged 1.4 –liter TSI variant into a true small engined ‘hot hatch.’
Emissions compliance is retained, as is the 1.4-litre TSI’s excellent fuel consumption, which increases slightly from 44.8mpg to 42mpg, although the conversion does require the use of higher octane Super Unleaded fuel.
Suitable for both six speed manual and seven speed DSG versions of the MKVI TSI GT, the Sportec Stage One conversion is available now from UK Sportec importer APS, priced at £550.00 including installation, road testing and VAT @ 15%.
A full range of Sportec Volkswagen Golf MKVI performance and styling enhancements, including exhausts, suspension and braking components, is now available and is showcased on Sportec’s SC200 1.4 TSI demonstrator car.
