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Vauxhall VX220 2.0T 197 bhp Tuning (2000–2005)
Factory specification and Stage 1 remap gains for the Vauxhall VX220 2.0T 197 bhp (2000–2005). A Stage 1 calibration adds 59 BHP and 125 Nm — software only, no hardware modifications required.
| Measure | Stock | Stage 1 |
|---|---|---|
Power BHP | 197 | 256 +59 BHP · +30% |
Torque Nm | 249 | 374 +125 Nm · +50% |
+59 BHP
Stage 1 power gain
+125 Nm
Stage 1 torque gain
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Dyno Graph
Power (BHP, solid) and torque (Nm, dashed) across engine speed (RPM). Peak figures match our database exactly.
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Stock: 197 bhp · 249 Nm (peak)
Stage 1: 256 bhp · 374 Nm (peak)
Tuning tool compatibility
This ECU is listed in 2 of 4 manufacturer compatibility databases.
AutoTuner
Not listed in this manufacturer's data — ask us, coverage updates frequently.
Alientech KESS3
Supported
ECU: Bosch ME1.5.5
Magicmotorsport FLEX
Not listed in this manufacturer's data — ask us, coverage updates frequently.
Dimsport New Genius / New Trasdata
Supported
ECU: Bosch ME1.5.5
Existing customers upload their ECU file via the Regal Tuning File Portal. New to Regal? Request a quote first.
About this remap
Vauxhall VX220 2.0T 197 bhp Stage 1 — what changes
The Vauxhall VX220 2.0T 197 bhp (2000–2005) leaves the factory at 197 BHP and 249 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 2.0T 197 bhp powertrain (petrol). The result is 256 BHP and 374 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.
Vauxhall VX220 2.0T 197 bhp remap FAQ
How much power does Stage 1 add?
Stage 1 takes the 2.0T 197 bhp to 256 BHP and 374 Nm — a gain of 59 BHP and 125 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
Ready to unlock your Vauxhall VX220's real performance?
Tell us your vehicle and registration — we'll confirm support and the exact expected gains for your engine before any work begins.