FAQ

Why do the manufacturers limit the power output of their engines? 
The standard manufacturer tune is a compromise of hundreds of factors. Principally, the manufacturer must ensure a high degree of engine reliability across the worldwide market taking into account factors such as:

During testing, manufacturers ‘tweak’ the tunes constantly to achieve individual results for individual tests, thus compromising the overall smoothness of the original tune. Autologic Performance Tunes are optimised for European and US driving conditions. As long as the manufacturer’s service schedule is adhered to, there is no reason why this extra power cannot be ‘unlocked’.

How will the emissions be affected?
All Autologic Performance Tunes are tested to ensure that they comply with UK emissions laws.

Is the tuning process reversible?
Yes. In the unlikely event that you require the Autologic Performance Tune to be removed, the process can be reversed without any side effects.

Are there any physical changes to the vehicle?
Not usually. Most Autologic Performance Tunes are ECM software downloads only. There will be no physical evidence that the engine has been uprated.
The exception to this statement is the BMW Mini Cooper S. We have two different tunes available. The first is diagnostic only, the second has been optimised for a smaller supercharger pulley.

Are there performance figures for all Performance Tunes?
No. It is impractical to produce graphs for all engine variations. There are simply thousands of variations in tunes. The power output of an engine will depend on age, oil condition, temperature, air pressure. The graphs that we provide are a sample of the complete range that we cover. They should be read as a proportional comparison between the pre-tune graph and the post-tune graph.

 

 

Performance

Do you think you can handle more? How about some more power and torque, sharper throttle response and better fuel efficiency?

We can do it for you!

Ask us about the Autologic® performance software upgrade.

Mini One

Cooper Performance from a Mini One


POWER
Standard Max Power 98bhp
Autologic® Max Power 127bhp
Maximum Increase 30bhp @ 3750rpm
Mini Cooper Standard Max Power 118bhp

 

 

 

 


TORQUE
Standard Max Torque 104lb/ft
Autologic® Max Torque 118lb/ft
Maximum Increase 26lb/ft @ 6000rpm
Mini Cooper Standard Max Torque118 lb/ft

 

 

 

 

BMW E46 320D

More Torque / Smoother Power Delivery / Faster Throttle Response


POWER
Standard Max Power 149bhp
Autologic® Max Power 165bhp
Maximum Increase 21bhp @ 2250rpm

 

 

 

 


TORQUE
Standard Max Torque 218lb/ft @ 2719rpm
Autologic® Max Torque 258lb/ft @ 2439rpm
Maximum Increase 43lb/ft @ 2250rpm

 

 

BMW E46 330D

More Torque / Awesome Acceleration / Fuel Efficiency / Sharper Throttle Response


POWER
Standard Max Power 208bhp
Autologic® Max Power 243bhp
Maximum Increase 37bhp @ 3750rpm

 

 

 

 


TORQUE
Standard Max Torque 329lb/ft
Autologic® Max Torque 383lb/ft
Maximum Increase 54lb/ft @ 2750rpm

 

 

BMW 530D (E60 / E61)

More Mid to High end Torque / Fuel Efficiency / Sharper Throttle Response


POWER
Standard Max Power 216bhp
Autologic® Max Power 246bhp
Maximum Increase 33bhp @ 3500rpm

 

 

 

 


TORQUE
Standard Max Torque 370lb/ft
Autologic® Max Torque 405lb/ft
Maximum Increase 54lb/ft @ 3500rpm

 

 

BMW M3 E46 3.2L 6CYL

More Torque / Smoother Power Delivery / Faster Throttle Response


POWER
Standard Max Power 340bhp
Autologic® Max Power 350bhp
Maximum Increase 29bhp @ 6750rpm

 

 

 

 


TORQUE
Standard Max Torque 253lb/ft @ 6500rpm
Autologic® Max Torque 275lb/ft @ 6500rpm
Maximum Increase 42lb/ft @ 2500rpm