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BMW 7-serie 40i 286 hp Tuning (1994–)

Factory specification and Stage 1 remap gains for the BMW 7-serie 40i 286 hp (1994–). A Stage 1 calibration adds 14 BHP and 20 Nm — software only, no hardware modifications required.

1994 - E381994–PetrolECU: Bosch ME7.2
MeasureStockStage 1E85+

Power

BHP

286

300

+14 BHP · +5%

300

+14 BHP · +5%

Torque

Nm

420

440

+20 Nm · +5%

440

+20 Nm · +5%

+14 BHP

Stage 1 power gain

+20 Nm

Stage 1 torque gain

Rolling road

Dyno Graph

Power (BHP, solid) and torque (Nm, dashed) across engine speed (RPM). Peak figures match our database exactly.

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Stock: 286 bhp · 420 Nm (peak)

Stage 1: 300 bhp · 440 Nm (peak)

Tuning tool compatibility

This ECU is listed in 4 of 4 manufacturer compatibility databases.

AutoTuner

Supported

ECU: Bosch ME7.2

OBD

Alientech KESS3

Supported

ECU: Bosch ME7.2

OBDBoot

Magicmotorsport FLEX

Supported

ECU: Bosch ME7.2

Boot

Dimsport New Genius / New Trasdata

Supported

ECU: Bosch ME7.2

OBDBenchMy Genius
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About this remap

BMW 7-serie 40i 286 hp Stage 1 — what changes

The BMW 7-serie 40i 286 hp (1994–) leaves the factory at 286 BHP and 420 Nm of torque. Manufacturers deliberately detune this engine to separate it from more expensive variants in the range — a Regal Tuning Stage 1 calibration safely recovers that headroom through the ECU alone: no hardware changes, no dyno risk, fully reversible.

Fuelling, boost pressure, ignition and torque limiters are optimised within the safe tolerances of the 40i 286 hp powertrain (petrol). The result is 300 BHP and 440 Nm with factory smoothness, cold-start protection and emissions behaviour retained.

Why Regal Tuning

Verified on the dyno, backed by 20+ years

Every calibration is developed and verified by Regal Tuning on an in-house 4WD dynamometer and proven across a worldwide dealer network. Your file is supplied through the Regal Tuning file portal with full technical support, and the original factory file is always kept so the vehicle can be returned to stock at any time.

Figures shown are for this exact engine variant. Gains depend on vehicle health, fuel quality and conditions — we confirm the expected output for your specific vehicle in writing before work begins.

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BMW 7-serie 40i 286 hp remap FAQ

How much power does Stage 1 add?

Stage 1 takes the 40i 286 hp to 300 BHP and 440 Nm — a gain of 14 BHP and 20 Nm over stock.

Is Stage 1 safe for this engine?

Yes — software-only calibration within the safe mechanical tolerances of the engine, gearbox and drivetrain, developed and verified on our in-house 4WD dyno.

How do I get this remap?

Request a quote with your vehicle details or registration. Existing customers upload their ECU file through the Regal Tuning file portal for a fast turnaround.

20+ years of ECU calibration

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